UK food and beverage M&A hit 105 deals in H1 2026. We explore the key trends, subsectors and deals shaping the sector's activity.
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Yvonne Chappell and Simon Presswell join Alternatively Speaking to unpack what makes immersive experiences pay off, and the tax reliefs businesses miss.
Is your VAT treatment of bundled products still correct? The KFC Upper Tribunal ruling has changed the rules. Here's what you need to know
How a highly digital retailer strengthened their resilience and disaster recovery controls.
Analysis of 2025 UK consumer sector failures across retail, hospitality, and travel. Explore the cost pressures, working capital challenges and structural issues driving business distress.
UK food and beverage (F&B) M&A activity remained resilient through the third quarter of 2025, even as volumes softened slightly from the highs of Q2. A total of 49 transactions were completed during the period, representing a modest 6% decline quarter-on-quarter but still comfortably above the trailing average of 45 deals and ahead of levels seen in Q4 2024 and Q1 2025.
The UK’s tourist attractions have demonstrated remarkable resilience. But capital expenditure is critical for maintaining visitor numbers.
The Amendments to FRS 102 bring in significant changes to the reporting standard for both revenue recognition and lease accounting (amongst other incremental changes), which will broadly align these accounting requirements to those of IFRS 15 ‘Revenue from contracts with customers’ and IFRS 16 ‘Leases’.
The tax terrain for the travel sector is shifting - stay ahead of global tax changes
In our latest webinar, co-hosted with the Food and Drink Federation, our expert panel explored the latest M&A trends shaping the food and drink sector — and what they mean for businesses ready to take the next step.
Discover how FRS 102 updates impact retail leases, revenue, and reporting. Learn key challenges and steps to stay compliant and ahead.
Stay informed on what's happening in the travel industry, including key M&A deals and trends, with our Summer 2025 review.
Exploring strategies to manage employment costs, NMW compliance, and how enhancing employee benefits can support staff retention and engagement.
Where does the retail sector stand now? Stay updated on the latest trends, including M&A, with our Summer 2025 review.
What does the food and beverage M&A landscape look like now? Find out about the key trends in our latest review.
Get the latest on two significant updates from the CMA relevant to its dynamic pricing project and price transparency draft guidance.
