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The restaurant industry's 100 most powerful people

Restaurant publishes its Power List

A report outlining the most influential people in the UK restaurant sector has been published by Restaurant.

Sandwich Sandwich to open 'UK's biggest sandwich shop'

Sandwich Sandwich has unveiled plans to open ‘the biggest sandwich shop in the UK’ near London’s Fenchurch Street.

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Dynamic Pricing: Profit driver or customer killer?

On Wednesday, the federal government of Australia announced plans to ban dynamic ticket pricing as part of new measures it says will “stop businesses ripping off Australians.” Last month, The Guardian confirmed a spokesperson for the European Commission...

RMT union calls off tube strikes planned for November

Members of the RMT union have called off plans to strike across the London Underground over the coming week following discussions over pay.

Tom Shepherd to open a second more informal restaurant

Tom Shepherd promotes Michael Blades to head chef, reveals plans to open a second more informal restaurant

Michael Blades has been promoted to the role of head chef at Michelin starred restaurant Upstairs by Tom Shepherd.

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Deliveroo: “The growth opportunity for restaurant delivery is significant”

The growth opportunity for restaurant delivery is significant. Deliveroo has unveiled its forward-looking strategy to drive growth and innovation in a rapidly evolving delivery landscape.

Book review: Who’s Afraid of Romanée Conti?

Noble Rot co-founder Dan Keeling’s latest book is largely about identifying and sourcing great wines, from solid quaffers to ‘the most unattainable and holiest of grails’.

Friday five: the week's biggest hospitality stories

Labour's first budget in 14 years stole the headlines this week, alongside departures for Gaucho chief Martin Williams and The Ledbury's April Lily Partridge.

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The EU - A Region Rich in Diversity with Quality and Authenticity Assured

Despite the challenges presented from having left the European Union, committed and knowledgeable distributors ensure that chefs can offer diners the range of fresh and quality assured European ingredients that they have come to expect from their travels....

Restaurants grow at-home sales by further 6%

Britain’s leading restaurant groups achieved like-for-like sales growth of 6% in delivery and takeaway sales in September 2024, according to CGA by NIQ’s latest Hospitality at Home Tracker.

Restaurant radar: November 2024

November welcomes a slew openings, including high-profile launches from Jason Atherton, John and Desiree Chantarasak, and Calum Franklin.

UKHospitality: Budget to increase cost of employing full-time staff member ‘by at least £2,500’

The employment tax measures outlined in this week’s Budget will increase the cost of employing a full-time staff member ‘by at least £2,500’, according to new analysis by UKHospitality.

Shelf service: Ikea launches first high street restaurant

Swedish furniture retailer Ikea has launched its first high street restaurant next door to its city store in London’s Hammersmith.

Man arrested following ‘grate cheese robbery’ at Neal’s Yard Dairy

A 63-year-old man has been arrested following the theft of 22 tonnes of cheese from Neal’s Yard Dairy in London last week.

Félix Soler head sommelier Lisboeta Portuguese restaurant London

Uncorked: Félix Soler

The head sommelier at Lisboeta on his exclusively Portuguese wine list, his love of Vina Tondonia Reserva and Vinho Verde-based producer Carlos Moreira.

Tortilla to target more travel hubs as it expands SSP partnership

Tortilla is aiming to triple its number of travel hub locations under an expansion of its partnership with SSP.

Lainston House’s The Avenue restaurant near Winchester to relaunch with Tom Hamblet as head chef

Lainston House’s The Avenue to relaunch with Tom Hamblet as head chef

Lainston House’s flagship restaurant The Avenue will relaunch late next month with MasterChef: The Professionals winner Tom Hamblet at the helm.

Autumn Budget: ‘Latest blow for hospitality businesses’ as NI rise confirmed and rates support slashed

Hospitality businesses face a double whammy of tax rises with employers facing a rise in National Insurance contributions (NICs) and a cut in business rates support.