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How to address hidden energy costs

21 September 2023 by

Energy usage is a big drain on hospitality’s profitability. Steve Kenny advises on how to get a handle on hidden costs before it’s too late

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Government told to end 'scandalous behaviour' by energy companies

25 August 2023 by

The government has been told to end the ‘scandalous behaviour’ of energy companies and force the renegotiation of tariffs for businesses locked into high prices.

Cardiff restaurants Bully’s and Sopra 73 close their doors News

Cardiff restaurants Bully’s and Sopra 73 close their doors

09 May 2023 by
Wholesaler Brakes freezes prices on 1,850 own brand products Products

Wholesaler Brakes freezes prices on 1,850 own brand products

24 April 2023 by
‘This is far harder than Covid’: hospitality struggles with energy bill support cut News

‘This is far harder than Covid’: hospitality struggles with energy bill support cut

11 April 2023 by
Sacha Lord urges Ofgem to investigate ‘extortionate’ exit fees for hospitality businesses News

Sacha Lord urges Ofgem to investigate ‘extortionate’ exit fees for hospitality businesses

04 April 2023 by

UKHospitality calls for ‘urgent’ Ofgem intervention News

UKHospitality calls for ‘urgent’ Ofgem intervention

07 March 2023 by

UKHospitality is urging energy regulator Ofgem to intervene in the non-domestic energy market as businesses struggle[...]

Energy costs accounting for a third of restaurant bills News

Energy costs accounting for a third of restaurant bills

16 February 2023 by

A third (33%) of a diner’s restaurant bill is going towards paying the venue’s energy costs,[...]

Join The Caterer's Energy Summit 2023 News

Join The Caterer's Energy Summit 2023

02 February 2023 by

The Caterer is hosting a virtual summit in March to explore how to best manage energy[...]

Calls for urgent inquiry into withholding of energy support to hospitality businesses News

Calls for urgent inquiry into withholding of energy support to hospitality businesses

23 January 2023 by

An urgent inquiry into the withholding of energy support to the hospitality industry has been called[...]

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Energy support for businesses could be more than halved, reports suggest

Energy support for businesses is expected to be more than halved beyond March 2023, according to reports. "

30 December 2022 by
Restaurateurs left ‘heartbroken’ as energy crisis forces closure News

Restaurateurs left ‘heartbroken’ as energy crisis forces closure

22 December 2022
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The owners of Hoba Kebab in Bristol have said they are “heartbroken” but “have to accept reality” after announcing that spiralling energy costs have left them with no choice but to close their restaurant.

Energy bill relief scheme extended to cover contracts from December News

Energy bill relief scheme extended to cover contracts from December

12 October 2022
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The government’s energy bill relief scheme to support UK businesses with increasing energy prices has been extended to include contracts from December 2021.

Pubs open their doors to help people struggling to heat their homes News

Pubs open their doors to help people struggling to heat their homes

04 October 2022 by

Pubs are opening their doors to help people struggling to heat their homes during the cost[...]

Hospitality businesses see drop in turnover as prices rise News

Hospitality businesses see drop in turnover as prices rise

23 September 2022 by

Hospitality businesses have been the hardest hit by cost increases of all sectors, with 43% reporting[...]

How are hospitality operators coping with the energy crisis? Business

How are hospitality operators coping with the energy crisis?

23 September 2022 by

The energy bill crisis is forcing hospitality businesses to rethink their future. We asked seven operators[...]

Survey results: how are rising energy bills affecting hospitality businesses? Business

Survey results: how are rising energy bills affecting hospitality businesses?

22 September 2022 by

The Caterer’s survey on how hospitality businesses are being impacted by rising energy prices has shown[...]

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Government sets out plan to cap business energy bills

The government has set out details of its plan to introduce a cap on businesses’ energy bills this winter."

21 September 2022 by
Businesses to get backdated energy bill support if scheme delayed News

Businesses to get backdated energy bill support if scheme delayed

15 September 2022
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The government has promised to backdate any help with businesses' energy bills following concerns its support scheme may not be ready to launch until November.

Energy support reaction: 'No time for drip fed' measures News

Energy support reaction: 'No time for drip fed' measures

08 September 2022
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Hospitality and tourism trade bodies have called for more clarity around the government’s energy support package for businesses.

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