The number of UK restaurants, pubs and bars falls by 2.5% in 12 months
New report reveals rate of closures nearly doubled in last three months alone
Top 25 biggest fundraising events see overall drop in income, according to new figures
Despite the fall in total income, 2017 saw popular new charity fundraisers emerging
Leaving a review online? Google beats Facebook and TripAdvisor for our feedback
Consumers favouring the online giant for socially sharing their comments and opinions
Debit card payments overtake cash for the first time as most frequently used payment method
Almost two thirds of Brits now using contactless payments as the number of payments doubles in one year
Loose change remains key for charities with hundreds of millions donated
Collection tins and fundraisers remain vital for UK charities
London Mayor buys multi-million pound hospital site with new Land Fund
The deal will enable redevelopment of the hospital and secure 50 per cent affordable housing
New payments solution set to speed up hospitality industry and appease time-poor diners
Worldpay’s ‘pay-at-table’ payments solution promises to cut customer wait times and streamline the bill-paying part of eating out
The Combination Details: Sainsbury’s and Asda propose merger
The supermarket giants look to combine to create ‘more competitive and more resilient business’
Legal & General adds affordable housing provider to its resumé
L&G Affordable Homes aims to be delivering 3,000 homes per year within the next four years
The Big Issue Foundation taps into cashless donations
The Foundation is working with a mobile technology company to make donating easier