Travelodge has issued a stark warning about increasingly difficult trading conditions following recent government decisions, with business rates set to rise significantly and broader hospitality sector concerns growing.
Discover Birmingham's finest Neapolitan and New York-style pizzerias for 2026, featuring authentic flavours, unique offerings, and must-try spots across the city.
The Advertising Standards Authority has banned EasyJet from using specific 'from £5.99' wording after a Which? challenge found it misleading consumers about cabin bag costs.
Discover how a dog-friendly spa break at Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa in Retford offers the perfect winter retreat, featuring unique wellness facilities and gourmet dining.
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The Labour government confirms pubs in England and Wales can stay open until 2am during major events like the World Cup without needing temporary licenses, with plans to extend to other cultural events.
Two Birmingham city centre restaurants, Opheem and 24 Stories, have been included in OpenTable's Top 100 Romantic Restaurants list for 2026, based on 600,000 diner reviews.
BOX bar in Birmingham's Brindley Place introduces a limited edition Guinness-marinated beef kofta kebab, available nationwide from February 5 to March 14.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a £1,650 support package for British pubs, but experts warn it's insufficient to address the sector's severe decline since 2010.
Pub giant Marston's reveals 4% like-for-like sales growth over 17 weeks, with strong Christmas trading, but shares fell up to 12% in Wednesday trading.
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Vieni, a new Sicilian restaurant inspired by a real Italian grandmother's cooking, opens in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, offering authentic dishes beyond pizza and pasta.
Over 130 accommodation businesses, including Hilton, Butlin's and Travelodge, have written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves warning that proposed business rate hikes threaten jobs and could force price increases for guests.
Explore five compelling reasons to visit Royal Leamington Spa, a historic West Midlands spa town renowned for its beautiful gardens, rich heritage, and unique attractions.
British holidaymakers will need to pay a new £17 visa-waiver fee to visit 30 European countries from late 2026, a near threefold increase on the original expected cost.
A seven-day cruise around the English Channel reveals Cornwall's Lost Gardens, the Caribbean-like Isles of Scilly, Guernsey's tax-free shopping, and medieval Honfleur in France.
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Administrators confirm a rescue deal for Revel Collective saves 41 venues and 1,500 jobs, but 21 sites close immediately with 591 redundancies, amid challenging economic conditions.
A popular Birmingham city centre bar faces potential closure after its parent company, The Revel Collective, announced plans to appoint administrators within 10 days, citing challenging economic conditions.
The Horn & Trumpet in Worcester is closing for a major £292,700 refurbishment, reopening on 11th February as a Grandstand sports pub with big screens, new menus, and community sports memorabilia.
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Staffordshire's Tamworth Tap has been named the UK's best pub by CAMRA for an unprecedented third consecutive year, praised for its community spirit and drinks selection.
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Evergreen Escapes Group has purchased Hoburne Doublebois and Hoburne St Mabyn in Cornwall, planning significant investment to enhance facilities and retain all staff.
The Revel Collective, operating Revolution Bars, Revolucion de Cuba and Peach Pubs, has filed for administration, putting 62 venues at risk of closure across the UK.
Gold Crest Holidays, a West Yorkshire-based travel company, has ceased trading and entered voluntary liquidation, cancelling all future departures. ABTA is managing refunds for affected customers.
The Lazy Landlord in Liscard celebrates its 11th anniversary as Merseyside's pioneering micro-pub, championing community, craft beer, and mental wellbeing.
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Boom Battle Bar has confirmed its Birmingham venue will remain open, following the closure of its Southend site due to economic challenges and low footfall.
Storm Ingrid triggers rare red weather warnings across Spain and the Canary Islands, with UK tourists warned of severe conditions affecting holiday hotspots.
Ryanair has sparked debate by urging travellers to stop wearing jeans on flights, suggesting more comfortable alternatives in a viral TikTok video.
A historic Wolverhampton pub, 'The Licence', is applying to reopen after a period of closure, with plans to revitalise the local community hub.
Gary Meads, landlord of the Coach & Horses Inn, shares his extraordinary childhood growing up in the historic pub his family has run since 1968, with rumours of JRR Tolkien visiting.
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Majorca and the Balearic Islands will introduce a pioneering beach occupancy monitoring app and remove 1,700 sun loungers from 2026 to combat overcrowding and promote sustainable tourism.
