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'I feel neglected by the government': Hospitality reacts to 'disappointing' Budget

06 March 2024 by

The hospitality industry has hit out at the government for its “disastrous” Budget that failed to offer support to thousands of struggling businesses.

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Budget 2024: key points for hospitality at a glance

06 March 2024 by

The hospitality industry has been left disappointed by this year’s Budget, which failed to deliver the hoped-for cut in VAT.

Gary Usher's latest restaurant crowdfund raises £50,000 in 12 hours News

Gary Usher's latest restaurant crowdfund raises £50,000 in 12 hours

05 March 2024 by
High-profile chefs and international names eye Le Gavroche site News

High-profile chefs and international names eye Le Gavroche site

05 March 2024 by
Gary Usher's Elite Bistros to launch £95,000 crowdfund for Sticky Walnut News

Gary Usher's Elite Bistros to launch £95,000 crowdfund for Sticky Walnut

04 March 2024 by
Tributes paid to 'very special' Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers News

Tributes paid to 'very special' Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers

29 February 2024 by

Groucho Club names Elli Jafari as its first female CEO News

Groucho Club names Elli Jafari as its first female CEO

28 February 2024 by

Elli Jafari has been appointed chief executive of London’s famous Groucho Club.

Staff left uncertain after apparent closure of Hard Rock Café Glasgow News

Staff left uncertain after apparent closure of Hard Rock Café Glasgow

28 February 2024 by

The Hard Rock Café in Glasgow appears to have closed suddenly, leaving staff uncertain about the[...]

Hospitality entrepreneur Luke Johnson takes a stake in Tortilla News

Hospitality entrepreneur Luke Johnson takes a stake in Tortilla

27 February 2024 by

Serial hospitality investor Luke Johnson has taken a stake in the Tortilla Mexican restaurant brand.

Roberta Hall-McCarron to open third Edinburgh restaurant News

Roberta Hall-McCarron to open third Edinburgh restaurant

27 February 2024 by

Chef Roberta Hall-McCarron is to open a new café, bar and bottle shop in Edinburgh this[...]

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First look: Heartwood Collection launches debut pub with rooms

The Heartwood Collection has opened the White Horse in Dorking as its first pub with rooms following a multi-million-pound refurbishment."

27 February 2024 by
Mark McCabe named head chef at Simon Rogan's Henrock News

Mark McCabe named head chef at Simon Rogan's Henrock

26 February 2024
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Mark McCabe has been appointed head chef at Simon Rogan’s Henrock restaurant in the Lake District.

'I look at this as a very positive step': Alexis Noble to close Wander News

'I look at this as a very positive step': Alexis Noble to close Wander

26 February 2024
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Australian-born chef Alexis Noble is to permanently close her London restaurant Wander after more than six years of trading.

Four people released in Signature Group fraud investigation News

Four people released in Signature Group fraud investigation

26 February 2024 by

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has released an update on its investigation into property developer the[...]

Minister rows back on plans to reinstate tax-free shopping for tourists News

Minister rows back on plans to reinstate tax-free shopping for tourists

26 February 2024 by

A government minister has played down speculation that the tax-free shopping scheme for overseas tourists could[...]

Roux Scholarship names 18 regional finalists for 2024 News

Roux Scholarship names 18 regional finalists for 2024

23 February 2024 by

The 18 regional finalists for the 2024 Roux Scholarship have been announced.

Four arrests in £140m Signature Group fraud investigation News

Four arrests in £140m Signature Group fraud investigation

23 February 2024 by

Four people have been arrested as part of a £140m fraud investigation into hotel and property[...]

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Vurger Co vegan restaurant group ceases trading

Vegan fast food brand Vurger Co has ceased trading after nine years in business."

22 February 2024 by
How Tom Hamblet 'came of age' during MasterChef: The Professionals Chef

How Tom Hamblet 'came of age' during MasterChef: The Professionals

22 February 2024
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Tom Hamblet shot to fame as the 2023 winner of MasterChef: The Professionals. He talks winning the show, dealing with nerves and his future plans.

Sticks'n'Sushi secures £22m loan to fund UK restaurant expansion News

Sticks'n'Sushi secures £22m loan to fund UK restaurant expansion

21 February 2024
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Restaurant group Sticks’n’Sushi has secured a £22m loan to support its expansion plans.

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