Economic Growth

Pubs and restaurants boost growth as economy expands by 0.1%

13-Jan-2023 By James McAllister

The UK economy grew unexpectedly in November last year, primarily thanks to a boost in pub and restaurant sales caused by people going out to watch the World Cup.

Whitbread plans Costa and Premier Inn expansion as sales hit £2.9bn

26-Apr-2016 By Sophie Witts

Whitbread has outlined further expansion of its Costa and Premier Inn chains after recording a boost in profits in 2015. 

Warm weather and business travel drive hotel growth

21-Jul-2014 By Carina Perkins

Good weather and a strong corporate market helped drive further growth for both regional and London hotels in June, according to preliminary figures from business advisory firm BDO LLP.

New categories and Scottish flavour at the Sustainable Restaurant Awards 2014

20-Jan-2014 By Carina Perkins

The Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) has expanded its annual awards to reflect the 'rapid growth' of its membership base.

People 1st receive funding boost to spark economic growth for hospitality businesses

02-Dec-2011 By Luke Nicholls

Hospitality businesses have been boosted by the news that People 1st has secured £6.8m from the Employer Investment Fund in a bid to reduce youth unemployment, increase professionalism and ultimately achieve economic growth for the industry.