Nikkie Thatcher is a News Editor at The Morning Advertiser. She specializes in the intersection of hospitality and leisure, focusing on topics such as hotels and resorts, food and beverages, and the broader implications of government and public policy on the industry. Nikkie's insights and expertise have also been featured in Restaurant Magazine.
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Nikkie Thatcher's coverage primarily focuses on the local food and beverage industry, specifically breweries, pubs, and hospitality. She also covers business acquisitions within this sector.
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By: Nikkie Thatcher
Operators including Signature Pub Group and Scottish Hospitality Group say Scotland’s tightly regulated “controlled fun” culture is reshaping nights out, driving earlier trading, experience-led venues and more moderate drinking behaviour.
By: Nikkie Thatcher
Proposals to allow pubs to accept digital proof of age from autumn have taken a step forward, with operators weighing costs, benefits and implementation challenges.
By: Nikkie Thatcher
Andy Burnham’s proposal to expand small business rates relief could cut bills for 140,000 premises but raises concerns over how an estimated £880m annual cost would be funded.
By: Nikkie Thatcher
Young’s posts a robust start to FY2026, with revenue up 9.4% and like-for-like sales rising 5.5%, boosted by warm weather, major sporting events and early gains from the Cubitt House acquisition.
By: Nikkie Thatcher
Chef Gary Usher says a planned three‑month road closure by Severn Trent Water could be the “final nail in the coffin” for his rural White Horse pub in Churton, risking its future and impacting local communities.
Andy Burnham has reiterated his promise to reduce business rates for pubs and remove the burden for many high street businesses, while also pledging reforms to public procurement to support UK firms.
By: Nikkie Thatcher
UKHospitality has urged the Government to clarify tipping legislation after withdrawing a draft code of practice, leaving hospitality businesses uncertain ahead of planned reforms due in October.
By: Nikkie Thatcher
North-west brewer and pub operator JW Lees has posted record sales of £105.6m and pre-tax profit of £8.8m, with beer sales growth, major investments and new acquisitions despite ongoing cost pressures.
By: Nikkie Thatcher
King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited Hall & Woodhouse’s Badger Brewery in Blandford to mark its 250th anniversary, meeting apprentices, supporting charity work and celebrating the brewer’s heritage.
By: Nikkie Thatcher
Hospitality sector insolvencies fell 23% year-on-year in June, with hot weather and the men’s World Cup boosting pub trade. Industry experts warn the uplift may be short-lived without stronger business support.
