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Raising the tax-free personal allowance on income tax would put more money in the pockets of hospitality employees and boost spending on food and drink

ALMR welcomes income tax pledge

By Carina Perkins

The Association for Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has welcomed the Prime Minister’s pledge that a future Conservative government would cut income tax for low paid workers.

Councillor Jim McMahon, Leader of Oldham Council and Guy Barlow outside Bar 62

The Grapes Hotel returns to Oldham

By Carina Perkins

Businessman Guy Barlow has acquired Bar 62 in Oldham's Independent Quarter with plans to return the building to its previous form as The Grapes Hotel.

Hotels in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen achieved record average room rates in August

Sun shines on UK hotels in August

By Carina Perkins

Hotels across the UK performed strongly in August, with Scottish properties achieving record room rates and London bouncing back to positive growth.

Norwegian chef and food writer Signe Johansen has created a series of Scandinavian inspired recipes

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Jarlsberg teams up with Norwegian chef Signe Johansen

By Carina Perkins

Jarlsberg has teamed up with Norwegian chef and food writer Signe Johansen to create a series of Scandinavian-inspired recipes, and is calling on chefs to submit their own recipes for the chance to win a wood burning oven.

Tragus will now focus on Cafe Rouge and Bella Italia

Light at the end of the tunnel for Tragus

By Melodie Michel

Tragus has announced the completion of its financial restructuring and the appointment of Martin Robinson as non-executive chairman as part of a ‘transformational reorganisation’.

Atul Kochhar will be taking over the fine-dining restaurant at the Macdonald Compleat Angler

Kochhar to take over at Compleat Angler

By Mark Wingett and Carina Perkins

Atul Kochhar, the Michelin-starred chef/patron of the Benares restaurant in Mayfair, is to operate the fine-dining restaurant at the Macdonald Compleat Angler Hotel in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, according to BigHospitality's sister publication M&C...

Barbecue restaurant HotBox will open its first permanent site in Spitalfields this November

HotBox pop-up to open permanent site in London

By Lauren Houghton

Barbecue restaurant HotBox will open its first permanent site in Spitalfields this November, having tested the concept out as a series of pop-ups across the capital.

Guests can now book seven days in advance with HotelTonight

HotelTonight extends booking window to seven days

By Carina Perkins

Last minute booking app HotelTonight is now offering guests the chance to book seven days in advance, which it claims will boost conversion rates for its partner hotels.

HOSPA has appointed a new chairman after Paul Dukes was forced to step down due to ill health

HOSPA appoints new chairman

By Carina Perkins

Chris Upton is to take over as chairman of The Hospitality Professionals Association for Finance, Revenue Management and IT (HOSPA).

The AHC 2014 will take place at the Hilton Manchester Deansgate on 15 and 16 October

The Annual Hotel Conference 2014: a look at tomorrow's world

By Carina Perkins

The Annual Hotel Conference will return to Manchester next month, bringing independent, boutique and consortium hotel owners and operators together to discuss the future of the industry. BigHospitality caught up with co-founder Jonathan Langston to find...

ASAP looks to develop serviced apartment 'kitemark'

ASAP looks to develop serviced apartment 'kitemark'

By Carina Perkins

The Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP) has revealed plans to extend its quality assurance programme into a ‘kitemark’ scheme to boost consumer confidence in the sector.

Glasgow hotels benefited from the city hosting the Commonwealth Games this summer

Record summer for Glasgow hotels

By Melodie Michel

Glasgow hotels enjoyed a strong performance in August, closing a record summer boosted by sporting events.

Fish & Chip Shop City will serve only fresh fish sourced from suppliers approved by the Marine Stewardship Council

The Fish & Chip Shop opens second site in the City

By Lauren Houghton

Restaurateur Des McDonald will open his second The Fish & Chip Shop restaurant in the City of London this October, with plans to develop the concept into a national chain.

Sun Capital Partners has bought 43 Strada restaurants for £37m

Strada sold to Sun Capital Partners for £37m

By Melodie Michel

Tragus Group has sold 43 Strada restaurants to Sun Capital Partners (SCP) for £37m, claiming to have ‘secured a sustainable future for the business’.

Example of Apex Hotel bedroom

Apex to open first hotel in Bath

By Lauren Houghton

Apex Hotels has purchased a site in central Bath with the intent to open a 177-bedroom full service hotel.

Sales increased by 10 to 20 per cent for operators who took part in Tax Equality Day

#TaxEqualityDay: Sales boost for operators

By Melodie Michel

Participants to Wednesday’s (24 September) Tax Equality Day reported sales increases of 10 to 20 per cent for the day, supporting their argument for VAT cut from 20 to 5 per cent.

The Independent Hotel Show will offer the chance to find new products netwwork with peers and get business advice

Independent Hotel Show 2014 preview

By Lauren Houghton

This year’s Independent Hotel Show will take place on 21 – 22 October at the Olympia Exhibition Centre in London.

Fourteen restaurants in the UK were awarded Michelin stars in the 2015 guide

Michelin Guide 2015: Chefs celebrate new stars

By Lauren Houghton

The Michelin Guide for Great Britain and Ireland 2015 saw 14 UK restaurants win a coveted Michelin star. BigHospitality caught up with some of the chefs behind the winning venues to find out what it means to them.

Dishoom King’s Cross will include the main restaurant, a Bombay-style juice bar and the ‘Permit Room’ cocktail bar in the basement

Details released for Dishoom King’s Cross

By Lauren Houghton

Indian restaurant Dishoom’s third site will open in London’s King’s Cross this November, a 9000sq.ft restaurant spread over three floors.

Over 15,000 venues today cut their prices by at least 7.5 per cent

#TaxEqualityDay: Pubs and restaurants unite for VAT cut

By Melodie Michel

Over 15,000 pubs and restaurants across the UK cut their prices by at least 7.5 per cent on 24 September to show the positive impact reducing VAT to 5 per cent would have on the hospitality sector.

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