Services industry falters as activity plummets amid Iran conflict fallout

The UK’s services sector’s economic activity and performance declined sharply last month as fallout from the Iran conflict continues to impact businesses, according to new figures. According to data on the latest business trends from accountancy and advisory firm BDO, a drop in sales and fragile client confidence led to a drop in the services [...]

Young’s wants to join the FTSE 250. Will it make it?

Like many of his Square Mile customers, Young’s boss Simon Dodd knows how to schmooze with booze. Three years ago, the listed pub chain exec invited rival Clive Watson, the founder of City Pub Group, for lunch at Smiths, the top-notch bar and grill atop Smithfield market, for a steak and a glass of wine. [...]

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Cairo Ranked Fourth Globally as Egypt’s Tourism Strategy Gains Recognition

Cairo has been ranked the world’s fourth most beautiful city for 2026 by Civitatis, a Spain-based travel experiences platform, making Egypt’s capital the highest-ranked city in the Middle East and Africa and reinforcing its growing international profile as the country seeks to expand tourism’s contribution to economic growth. The ranking placed Cairo behind only Venice, […]

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Pub bosses warn tax hikes driving youth unemployment crisis

Pub bosses have warned that Labour tax hikes are driving the youth unemployment crisis, which is pushing the UK towards an “economic catastrophe”. Several hospitality leaders have called on the government to reverse its increases to employer national insurance contributions (NICs), which pubs say are making it harder for them to hire young people. Last [...]

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Runway Influence and Tao Group Hospitality: The growing power of influencer driven experiential marketing

Over the last decade, the worlds of nightlife, luxury hospitality, and influencer marketing have become increasingly interconnected. As social media transformed consumer behavior and redefined how people discover brands, restaurants, destinations, and entertainment experiences, hospitality companies began shifting their focus toward digital creators capable of generating real-time cultural…

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Music venues are in dire straits: V&A show asks how we can help

As the V&A opens its Lost Music Venues exhibition, James Balmont asks we can save the grassroots institutions under threat A trip to the V&A often conjures up images of great Renaissance sculptures, haute couture and centuries-old tapestries – but those patronising the Kensington institution this summer will find something very different. In Lost Music [...]

Family-owned Tottenham brewer falls into administration as industry pressures mount

A beloved family-owned Tottenham brewery that was a key player in London’s craft beer renaissance has fallen into administration amidst mounting cost pressures on the industry. Redemption Brewing Company, which was the first commercial brewery to open in Tottenham in nearly 100 years, is officially listed on the formal register of new insolvency appointments as [...]

Tesco deal helps Esquires Coffee owner to surge in sales as it eyes 300 stores

A fresh deal with Tesco helped the owner of the Esquires Coffee chain to a jump in turnover. Cooks Coffee Company, which is listed on Aquis, posted UK and Ireland store sales of £43.1m for the year to end March, a surge of 22.8 per cent. Pre-tax earnings rose 6.8 per cent to £529,000, while [...]

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