'I stayed at Premier Inn and 1 part of trip left me pleasantly surprised'
A Premier Inn guest expressed delight over the hotel's breakfast after staying at one of the UK chain's locations.
Ed Sheeran's bar and diner struggling amid ongoing pubs crisis
Ed Sheeran's bar and diner, Bertie Blossoms, is facing difficulties and has yet to turn a profit amid the ongoing crisis affecting UK pubs.
Harrods faces legal action over £1-a-head dining charge not going to staff
Harrods is being sued over a £1 cover charge that is not shared with its restaurant staff, ahead of new legislation mandating tips and service charges be given to workers.
Cheltenham Festival 2026 VIP tickets still available but with 'limited availability'
VIP and hospitality tickets for the Cheltenham Festival 2026 are still available, but demand is high and quantities are limited.
BBC Question Time sees heartbroken pub owner question his son's future after catastrophic tax rise
A pub owner on BBC Question Time expressed concern over the future of his son in the hospitality industry, citing an impending tax rise as a potential threat.
Tom Kerridge says 'it's very separate' as he opens up on 'difficult' time with wife
Tom Kerridge discusses the challenges in his marriage with Beth Cullen-Kerridge and emphasizes the importance of separating their professional and personal lives to maintain their relationship.
Huge UK chain with 77 restaurants and bars announces closure – shutting in days
Slug & Lettuce, a popular UK bar and restaurant chain, is set to close its Bournemouth location due to financial losses incurred by its parent company, Stonegate Group.
Tom Kerridge shares ‘hardest decision he’s had to make’ after restaurant struggles
Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge discusses the challenges of running his restaurant business and the difficult decision to close some locations after the impacts of Covid-19.
New midwives 'having to work in retail and hospitality'
Newly qualified midwives in the UK are struggling to find employment despite existing staff shortages in maternity care, leading many to seek work in unrelated fields such as retail and hospitality.
UK pubs to stay open until 2am for World Cup 2026 knockout games
UK pubs will be allowed to stay open until 2am during the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup if any home nation qualifies.
Trump’s immigration siege is rattling hospitality industry, workers say
Trump's immigration policies are negatively impacting the hospitality industry, causing a significant decrease in employed workers and a drop in tourism revenue.
Grandma attacks Miller & Carter waiter with high heels after missing birthday meal
A grandmother became violent at a Liverpool steakhouse after arriving late for a birthday meal, throwing high heels at a waiter and attempting to punch a chef.
UK's top 25 'pub capitals' ranked - see if your town has made the cut
The UK has ranked its top 25 towns based on the concentration of pubs, amidst challenging conditions for the pub industry.
Woman orders £18.50 Camembert in London pub and makes grim realisation
A woman was dissatisfied after discovering her £18.50 Camembert in a London pub was of low quality compared to its price.
Trump nominates hospitality executive to lead National Park Service
Donald Trump has nominated Scott Socha, a hospitality executive with a controversial history, to lead the National Park Service during a time of significant challenges for the agency.
Angela Rayner makes major demand after Labour climbdown to help struggling pubs
Angela Rayner has urged the government to create a night-time economy minister to support struggling hospitality venues facing rising costs.
Greene King opening 30 new pubs this year after hitting milestone
Greene King plans to open 30 new franchise pubs in the UK this year following the establishment of its 100th franchise location.
Family holidays face hammer blow from new tourist tax proposals
The proposed 'tourist tax' in England could significantly increase costs for families planning holidays, potentially leading to decreased domestic tourism and pressures on small hospitality businesses.
Four-star UK hotel plunges into administration as 'all staff made redundant'
The Nottingham Belfry Hotel & Spa in the UK has gone into administration, leading to the redundancy of all its staff due to financial difficulties.
'I worked in a hotel - there's one minibar mistake that most people make'
An ex-hotel receptionist shares insights about common mistakes guests make regarding hotel minibars.
City just 3 hours from UK has been named the 'most welcoming' in the world
An Italian town near the UK, Montepulciano, has been recognized as the world's most welcoming city according to Booking.com.
I worked in a hotel - you can get almost anything by doing this one thing
A former hotel employee shares insider tips on how to make special requests during your hotel stay that are likely to be fulfilled without extra costs.
UK's 'best cheap hotel' has rooms from £62 a night in centre of iconic UK city
A hotel in Liverpool offers budget accommodation starting at £62 per night in a prime location, challenging the notion that cheap stays compromise on comfort.
‘The response is a beautiful thing’: how Glasgow is squaring up to Reform
Selina Hales discusses the growth of Refuweegee, a charity she founded in Glasgow, which supports asylum seekers and refugees while promoting hospitality through the symbol of the pineapple.
I was a barista for years — these are 4 things we're thinking but won't tell you
A former barista shares insights about the challenges of dealing with rude customers and advocates for mandatory public service experience in retail or hospitality.
Labour to announce pub business rates U-turn after industry outcry
The UK government is set to reverse changes to business rates for pubs following significant backlash from the hospitality sector.
Pubs handed lifeline as Government poised for business rates climbdown
The UK Government is set to ease upcoming business rate increases to support struggling pubs facing financial difficulties.
Crans-Montana fire: Nightclub owners' links to UK exposed as alarming picture emerges
The owners of a nightclub in Crans-Montana, linked to the UK, have been identified amidst a devastating fire that resulted in at least 47 fatalities and 115 injuries.
Inside Andy Murray's Traitors-style Scottish hotel with tennis court and art collection
Andy Murray and his wife Kim have turned their country house, Cromlix in Dunblane, Scotland, into a stylish hotel featuring a tennis court and an art collection, appealing to fans of the show Traitors.
I worked in a hotel - a lot of guests ask one question that makes us hate them
A former hotel receptionist shares the most frustrating question frequently asked by guests that leaves hotel staff baffled.
New Look and Poundland among big names closing nearly 800 UK stores
Nearly 800 stores belonging to major UK retail and hospitality brands have closed in 2025 due to restructuring amidst rising costs and diminished consumer spending.
I worked at a hotel - you won't get a room upgrade if you ask at the wrong time
An ex-hotel receptionist shares insights on the best timing for requesting room upgrades to increase chances of success.