"The end of lockdown has seen improvements in acquisition activity for leisure operators across high streets, shopping centres and retail parks"

"Out-of-town retail destinations have seen increasing competition for F&B space as consumers continue to recognise the convenience of their locations, leading to a significant uplift in the rents that can be achieved at this format"

"Despite the food and beverage sector seeing some improvement in consumer engagement and operator acquisitions in town and city centres, it is regional locations that have seen a significant uptick in fortunes, allowing businesses to return to profit"

"Restaurants have seen a similar pattern of behaviour to the rest of the food and beverage market"

"Looking forward, the performance of restaurants, as well as the rest of the hospitality industry, may prove to be more tapered as it attempts to navigate the current economic headwinds"

"Cinema admissions recover post-Covid; however, profits stall for large operators whilst high-end and small-chain operators fare much better"

"Local authorities have found the model of operating their own SEN schools to be sound, but it's not always straightforward."