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Australia confident in hosting next Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games Australia's chief still believes the nation will host the next edition of the multi-sport event despite Victoria's withdrawal as host.

AAP

Commonwealth Games organisers happy to listen to any UK offer to host 2026 event

State premier Daniel Andrews announced Victoria was pulling out on Tuesday, citing rising costs.

The Independent UK

Commonwealth Games organisers unaware of external consultants’ cost forecasts until shock cancellation

Australian Games body slams Victorian government, calling predicted blowout a ‘gross exaggeration’

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Downing Street wants ‘viable solution’ for 2026 Commonwealth Games in Australia

The state’s premier Daniel Andrews announced the withdrawal on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Family-run pubs remain exposed after London hit hardest by Covid closures

London landlords are facing the end of government support and are hoping for drinkers to keep coming back to the pub

Evening Standard

Almost 4,600 hospitality firms close in year as energy bills rocket – figures

Restaurants suffered a particularly damaging year, with the number of licensed restaurants shrinking by 7.8% over the year.

The Independent UK

Revealed: The great Brexit pubs and clubs shutdown

Number of hospitality venue closures soars six-fold in a year - triggered by EU staff shortages

The Independent UK

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Thatchers Gold cider is now best-selling draught pint in South West pubs

"Until now, no cider has ever sold enough to overtake a beer or lager into the number one position in any region in the UK"

Bristol Post

UK’s taste for takeaways slides as eating out returns and food prices rise

Pressure on restaurant margins as customer behaviour shifts and inflation eats into costs

The Guardian - UK

Pub firm closures up 180% as costs soar and punters stay home

Industry pleads for more energy bill support as nearly one-quarter of pubs have no money in the pot

The Independent UK

Night-time workers down 720,000 in five years, data shows

There were 8.7 million staff in the sector in 2022, down from a peak of 9.5 million in 2016.

The Independent UK

Cost of living crisis has closed more pubs and restaurants than Covid

Experts said the mass closures was largely due to rampant cost inflation, particularly through rising energy bills

Wales Online

What is Damp January and how does it differ from Dry January?

As we head into the new year, some will attempt a milder approach to Dry January

The Independent UK

What is Damp January and how does it differ from Dry January?

As we head into the new year, some will attempt a milder approach to Dry January

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The Independent UK

What is Damp January and how does it differ from Dry January?

As we head into the new year, some will attempt a milder approach to Dry January

The Guardian - UK

UK restaurant and coffee prices rise by up to 26% in two years

Many high street chains are putting up their menu prices as they struggle to heat premises, retain staff and pay for supplies

Evening Standard

Commonwealth Games: Tahlia McGrath wins gold with Australia despite same-day positive Covid-19 test

Australian cricketer Tahlia McGrath won a Commonwealth Games gold medal on Sunday, despite testing positive for Covid-19 earlier in the day.

The Times of India

Tahlia McGrath plays Commonwealth Games final despite testing positive for COVID-19

BIRMINGHAM: In a dramatic development, Australia all-rounder Tahlia McGrath was named in the playing eleven for the Commonwealth Games final despite testing positive for COVID-19.

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The Guardian - UK

UK beer costs soar as average price of pint tops £8 in one London pub

Price hikes driven by combination of factors, including inflation and the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Price of a pint as high as £8 for first time

Beer costs 70 per cent more today than before 2008 crash

Daily Mirror

One pub shuts every two hours as more closures likely due to staffing and supply issues

Research by consultants CGA and AlixPartners found that 106,000 pubs, restaurants and other licenced premises have been closed since the start of the Covid pandemic

The Guardian - UK

Pryzm owner to open 10 new bars in the UK as nightlife recovers

Rekom’s 48 British outlets have seen attendance return to pre-pandemic levels

Manchester Evening News

Manchester streaks ahead of London in hospitality recovery but hard times still lie ahead

VAT increases, debt and staffing shortages will all soon appear on your bill

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