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‘Worse Than Covid’: Hospitality Boss Slams National Insurance Hike as Catastrophic
“From a financial point of view, last year’s budget was worse for hospitality than Covid,” says Philip Thorley, who owns 18 pubs across...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 22


AI on the Menu: How Dales Is Using AI to Cook Up Growth
Dales The Chef’s Choice, a third-generation family-run foodservice wholesaler, is embracing artificial intelligence and digital...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 21


Introducing the Official Sponsors of the Fresh Awards 2025
What a cast! From agritech powerhouses to sustainability heroes, packaging pioneers, HR champions and global logistics titans—the 2025...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 18


Hospitality’s Breaking Point: Staff Stressed as Financial Worries Surge
New research has been published which shows financial stress as the top concern for UK employees – with hospitality employees feeling the...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 17


Co-op Speaks Out After Major Data Breach Hits Millions
Co-op has confirmed that all 6.5 million of its members had their data stolen during cyber-attacks on the retailer in April. The chief...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 17


Future-Proofing Fruit: Innovation and Action Take Centre Stage
Food security, changing weather patterns and labor availability were key topics at Fruit Focus 2025, with an emphasis on how innovation...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 16


‘Nail in the Coffin’: Business Leaders Slam Reeves' Pension Reform Plans
Rachel Reeves has been warned that reforms to private pensions will be a “nail in the coffin” for struggling businesses. The Chancellor...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 15


BoE Signals Willingness to Deepen Rate Cuts if Labour Market Softens
The Bank of England is prepared to make larger interest rate cuts if the job market shows signs of slowing down, its governor has said....

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 14


From Buses to Bistro Tables: Healthy Food on the Move for Britain’s Hardest-Hit
Two state-subsidised restaurants, fresh fruit and vegetable vouchers, and a mobile greengrocer delivering nutritious food to deprived...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 9


From Aisle to App: Amazon Rolls Out Groceries in 15 Minutes
Amazon has rolled out 15-minute grocery deliveries to cities across the UK after striking a national partnership with rapid delivery firm...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 8


Hospitality Leaders Urge Government To Provide Clarity On Health Plan Impact
UKHospitality has called on the government to spell out exactly how its new 10-year health plan will affect the nation’s pubs,...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 7


World-Leading Border? It’s a World-Class Embarrassment, Blasts FPC
The UK’s fresh produce industry has reached breaking point—and today, the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) is pulling no punches. In an...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 4


Interest Rates Set to Slide? Bank of England Hints at Bold Cuts
Bank of England (BoE) policymaker Alan Taylor has warned that the UK’s hoped‑for "soft landing" could be in jeopardy. Speaking at the ECB...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 3


M&S to be fully back online by August, assures CEO Stuart Machin
Marks & Spencer’s online shop is set to be fully restored by August following April’s crippling cyber‑attack, CEO Stuart Machin confirmed...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 2


M&S Boss Slams “Bureaucratic Madness” Over New NI Labelling Rules
The chief executive of Marks & Spencer has launched a scathing critique of the government’s post-Brexit trading rules with the EU, urging...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 30


Reeves’ ‘Megafund’ Gamble: Industry Warns Against Government Dictating Investments
In a bold move that has raised eyebrows across the financial sector, the UK government is forging ahead with sweeping pension reforms...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 30


Hospitality Sector Urges Government to Include Industry in Youth Employment Initiatives
UKHospitality is urging the Government to formally recognise the hospitality sector as a key player in national efforts to get young...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 30


M&S Unveils New 'Plan A' Projects to Boost UK-Grown Fruit and Veg
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced a series of new initiatives under its 'Plan A' sustainability programme, aiming to enhance the...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 30


UK Shoppers Face Higher Bills as Fresh Food Inflation Accelerates
Fresh food prices in the UK have experienced a notable increase, with inflation reaching 2.4% in May 2025, up from 1.8% in April. This...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 27


Investors Battle for Britain’s Supermarkets Amid Property Gold Rush
The UK supermarket property market is experiencing a surge in investor interest, driven by the sector's resilience and attractive...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 27
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