UK government introduces new tax system on alcoholic beverages
New government regulations have been introduced in the UK from August 1 which will see alcoholic beverages now taxed on strength.
From this month until the end of 2023, The Drinks Trust aims to raise £230,000 to support those who need help the most through its new Cost of Living Crisis Appeal.
Challenges stack up for hospitality
Tess Posthumus hates to be a doom-monger, but the reality is that many bars are facing a decidedly tough time.
Cost of living crisis: UK hospitality lifeline
The cost of living crisis is a sobering prospect for hospitality. Of course, the entire drinks industry will be affected, from production to distribution, but hospitality is once again likely to take the biggest hit.
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Service isn’t servitude: the skill of hosting
La’Mel Clarke, front of house at London’s Seed Library, looks at the forgotten art of hosting and why it deserves the same respect as bartending.
