Cosy Club Owner Loungers Purchased By Fortress For £338m
Loungers PLC has agreed to the terms and conditions of a takeover by Fortress Investment Group, alongside reporting strong half-year results that underline the cafe…
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Mark Hix The Oyster & Fish House Restaurant Set to Close
Chef Mark Hix has confirmed he will be closing the Oyster & Fish House in in Lyme Regis next month after 16 years of trading….
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The Ivy Collection Set To Open New Restaurant In Bournemouth This Autumn
Bournemouth is set to welcome a dazzling new addition to its dining scene, in November, as The Ivy Collection prepares to open its 42nd restaurant…
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New Opening: Glasgow’s Glaschu Restaurant To Open Second Site In City Centre
Maison by Glaschu is set to open later this month in Princes Square. It is the sister venue to renowned restaurant, Glaschu in Glasgow’s Royal…
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NTIA Expresses Anger Over the Increase in Alcohol Duty on the Night Time Economy Sector
The Night Time Industries Association, a staunch advocate for businesses and industries, strongly condemns the government’s decision to increase alcohol duty on the night time…
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Mitchells & Butlers to Commemorate 125 Years of Serving
Mitchells & Butlers, one of the UK’s biggest pub & restaurant operators, has unveiled a season of celebration created to commemorate 125 years of serving…
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“Recession” Forecast for UK Economy
UK economy expected to be only major economy to shrink in 2023 – IMF The UK economy will contract and perform worse than other advanced…
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Survey Reveals 3 Out of 5 Plan on Spending Less on Hospitality in Winter
A recent survey from guest experience management expert HGEM indicated that 60% of consumers are looking to spend less on hospitality in January and February….
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Delivery Workers Begin Strike Action in Run Up to Christmas
Hundreds of workers delivering food to some of Britain’s most popular family restaurants begin voting on strike action today [28 October 2022] The Bestfood Logistics…
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Two Thirds of Reviews Left Online by UK Consumers are Negative
Two thirds of reviews left online by UK consumers are negative, a study has found, with hotels and restaurants (50 per cent), shops (35 per…
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Chopstix Launches First Kent Restaurant With Canterbury Site
Chopstix, the UK’s largest Asian QSR brand, has completed yet another successful launch this week, with the opening of a site in Canterbury. The new…
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Restaurants, Pubs and Bars Drive Post-Covid Cities but Inflation and Strikes Hit Recovery
Britain’s hospitality sector is powering the economic recovery of major cities from the COVID-19 pandemic—but their support is threatened by rising costs, rail strikes and…
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The Crown Inn, Upton, Wins a 2022 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for Restaurants
The Crown Inn, Upton today announced it has been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2022 Travelers’ Choice award winner for restaurants. The award celebrates businesses…
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India Cottage in Ringwood Wins 2022 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award
India Cottage has been recognised by TripAdvisor as a 2022 Travellers’ Choice award winner for being in the top 10% of restaurants worldwide. The award…
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UK Restaurants Welcome a Bank Holiday Boost in Trade as Brits Enjoy the End of Summer
Data from Barclaycard Payments shows that during the Summer Bank Holiday (27-29 August), UK restaurants benefited from an 8.32 per cent increase in transactions as…
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