Budget 2014: Chancellor scraps alcohol duty escalator and announces 1p cut for beer
The 2014 Budget has brought some cheer for the pub industry with the scrapping of the alcohol duty escalator and a 1p cut for beer.
Archives for March 19, 2014
Moët Hennessy launches sparkling wine brand
Moët Hennessy is launching two new Argentine sparkling wines in the UK under the Chandon label.
VisitEngland launches Government-backed flood recovery campaign
VisitEngland is today (19 March) launching a £2m Government funded campaign to support businesses affected by the recent severe weather and to drive holiday bookings in England.
American-style hotdog and coffee kiosk to open at King’s Cross
The Fine Food Company is opening Coffee Dogs, a quick-service kiosk specialising in hot dogs and coffee, at King’s Cross Southern Square on 31 March.
Paul Askew and Tim Bacon among winners of 2014 NRB Top 50
The North of England’s most influential hospitality professionals have been recognised in the 2014 Northern Restaurant and Bar Top 50 list.
Women 1st announce 2014 conference date
Women 1st, the initiative which aims to increase the number of women working in senior positions in hospitality, is holding its third annual conference at the Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square in London on 3 July 2014.
Tax Equality Day to highlight benefits of VAT cut
Campaigners are once again asking restaurants and pubs to slash prices on food and drink for a day in September to highlight the benefits of a VAT cut.
Budget 2014: George Osborne scraps alcohol duty escalator
Pubs across the UK can breathe a big sigh of relief today as Chancellor George Osborne has once again scrapped the punitive escalator for all alcohol duties and cut another penny off the price of a pint of beer in his 2014 Budget announcement.
Budget 2014: Key points and reaction
Following the delivery of the 2014 Budget by Chancellor George Osborne earlier today, BigHospitality caught up with some of the key organisations representing pubs, hotels and restaurants as well as individual operators for their reaction.
Budget 2014: What can we expect from George Osborne?
The Chancellor George Osborne will today present 'a Budget for a resilient economy'. But with further calls for another beer duty cut and a reduction in VAT, hospitality professionals will undoubtedly be among those watching most closely.
Mode brings late-night art, music and food to Notting Hill
Five entrepreneurs from West London are opening a new late-night venue in Notting Hill which will showcase contemporary art, music, food and drink.