The Landmark London Appoints Head Chef Brian Hennessy
The Landmark London has appointed Brian Hennessy as Head Chef of its iconic Winter Garden Restaurant. Brian joins the luxury five-star hotel from The Ritz London…
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Modest Growth in Hospitality Sales for December Survey Reveals
Consumer card spending growth remained flat in December, at 0.0 per cent year-on-year – significantly lower than the latest CPIH inflation rate of 3.5 per…
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Michelin Starred Locanda Locatelli Closes After 23 Years Of Trading
Giorgio Locatelli, the Italian chef and current judge on MasterChef Italy, has closed his Michelin starred London restaurant, where he has built his success since…
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Cost of Employing Workers to Hit Record High in 2025
This year will be the most expensive on record for businesses who employ workers on the minimum wage, according to new analysis. Research by the…
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A Taste of Tradition: New Pub to Open in Camden
The team behind the renowned restaurants Le Bab and the Kebab Queen is set to launch a new venture, a traditional British pub named The…
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Pre-Christmas Trading Provides Welcome boost as Wider Market Sees “Modest Growth”
A special weekly edition of the Hospitality Business Tracker – produced by CGA by NIQ, in partnership with RSM UK – shows Britain’s leading hospitality…
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The 5 Key Festive Days Delivered a Strong Performance for the UK On Trade but a Damp Squib for New Year’s
A total of 34.8 Million pints of draught beer and cider were sold over the key 5 festive trading days Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing…
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Sector Set for New Year’s Eve Boost- Reflecting Shift in UK Hospitality Trends
The UK hospitality and on-trade sector is gearing up for a promising New Year’s Eve, with spending in pubs, bars, and restaurants expected to provide…
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Increase in Company Insolvencies Predicted in 2025
Insolvencies and restructuring activity are expected to increase in early 2025 as businesses struggle with rising cost pressures, industry experts have warned. Surging business costs…
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Barclaycard Analysis Highlights Modest Growth in Hospitality Sector Amid Challenging Landscape
Consumer spending patterns in 2024 reveal cautious optimism for the UK hospitality sector, with pubs and restaurants experiencing modest yet encouraging growth despite ongoing challenges….
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Business Outlook for 2025 Brighter Than the End of 2024, says Lloyds Report
Businesses in the UK are bucking the trend of negative attitude that has typified much of the year, with an projected upturn in 2025. This…
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500,000 New Entrepreneurs Needed in New Year to “Unlock Opportunities”
A better work / life balance and greater independence are more important to most people starting a business and working for themselves than creating personal…
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Revised Figures Reveal No Economic Growth in Q4 UK Economy
The UK economy showed no growth in the last quarter, according to the revised figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The previous estimate…
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Strong Regional Performances on Mad Friday
The Oxford Partnership has reported strong regional sales on what has traditionally become known as “Mad Friday”. Whilst overall sales were marginally down versus the…
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Nightmare Before Christmas For Small Business Water Bills
Small businesses face 42 per cent rises in water bills over the next five years Responding to Ofwat’s decision to allow water companies to increase…
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