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16 Oct 2026
Food waste and margins: where the money goes and what actually reduces it
WRAP puts the cost of food waste to UK hospitality at £3.2 billion a year, about £10,000 an outlet. Restaurant data from 114 sites suggests measuring waste, engaging staff and cutting overproduction pays back quickly. Here is how to start.
10 Aug 2026
Restaurant and bar insurance: what the law requires, what it does not, and what to check
In the UK only employers' liability (at least £5 million) is compulsory for most venues with staff. Everything else is a choice, and the bigger risk is usually a sum insured that no longer matches what it would cost to rebuild.
31 Jul 2026
Energy bills for pubs and restaurants in 2026: what the numbers say and where venues can cut
The official average for business electricity in early 2026 was 24.14p per kWh, but your price depends on when you signed, how you are metered and how you run the kitchen. Four places to look before you blame the market.
6 Jul 2026
What it costs to run a restaurant in the UK and in Spain in 2026
The tax and labour rules differ more than the headline numbers suggest: Spain charges 10% VAT on restaurant meals but loads employer contributions at around 30%, while the UK charges 20% VAT and a 15% employer NI. Here is what can be compared fairly, and what cannot.