Côte Restaurant Group Acquired by The Karachi Group
Côte Restaurant Group today announced its sale to The Karali Group, led by Salim Janmohamed OBE and Karim Janmohamed. The Karali Group is a dynamic…
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Restaurants
All the latest restaurants news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Meet Bros, Announces Second Site in Shoreditch
Following the success of its first site in Paddington, premium halal Asian-fusion steakhouse Meet Bros has confirmed the launch of its second restaurant in the…
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Rick Stein Group Reports Widening Losses Amid Trading Challenges
The Rick Stein restaurant empire has reported significantly increased losses for 2024, with the group’s flagship operations experiencing declining revenues and workforce reductions as economic…
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2p Switch from National Insurance to Income Tax Could Raise £6 billion While Protecting Workers’ Pay Packets
The Chancellor should protect workers’ pay packets and level the playing field on how different forms of income are taxed – including a 2p cut…
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The Source Trade Show Returns for 2026 – Celebrating 21 Years of Connecting South West Hospitality
The Source trade show, the South West’s leading food, drink, and hospitality event, is back for its coming of age 21st year on the 3rd…
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The Best of UK Hospitality Shines at the AA Hospitality Awards 2025
The best and brightest in British hospitality came together at JW Marriott Grosvenor House tonight for the coveted AA Hospitality Awards 2025, a flagship event…
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Takeover Deals For UK Restaurants Up 88% In Past Year
The number of takeover deals targeting UK restaurant groups has increased 88% in the past year according to analysis by leading South East law firm…
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Tube Strikes Cause Major Disruption to London’s Hospitality as Bookings Plummet by 67%
London’s hospitality sector has been badly affected this week as London has seen five consecutive days of strikes across the London Underground and the Docklands…
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August Card Spending Grows By Just 0.5% But Base Hospitality Sees A 2.5% Increase
Consumer card spending grew just 0.5 per cent year-on-year in August, down from 1.4 per cent in July and lower than the latest CPIH inflation…
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Over Half of UK Businesses Delaying Investment Decisions Until After the Budget
New research from the Barclays Business Prosperity Index reveals that while two in five (43 per cent) UK businesses surveyed are expecting to increase investment…
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July’s Delivery Sales Surge, But Takeaway Trends Remain Steady
Britain’s top restaurant groups experienced strong growth in at-home dining in July 2025, with total delivery and takeaway sales increasing by 13.5% year on year,…
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UKHospitality Launches New Incident Guide
Launched at UKHospitality’s new food seminar – ‘Serving Britain: the future of food’ – the new Incident Guide provides hospitality businesses with expert advice on…
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Chancellor Announces Budget As She Admits Britain’s Economy ‘Not Working’
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the date for the UK’s upcoming annual budget as November 26, admitting the economy “isn’t working well enough”. The announcement…
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New Toolkit to Help the UK’s Hospitality Industry Support Biodiversity
The Hospitality Sector Council in partnership with The Sustainable Restaurant Association (The SRA) has today launched a new Biodiversity Toolkit for hospitality businesses, sponsored by…
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Menu Price Inflation Outpaces Grocery Costs What This Means for Eating Out in 2025
According to Lumina Intelligence’s Menu Tracker Q1 data, total dish prices rose by +7.4%, signalling a broad-based move by operators to elevate premium offerings. Menus have grown…
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