The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) has published an open letter calling for Scotland’s new First Minister to halt the Scottish Government’s proposed ban on alcohol advertising and promotion.
Former D&D London CEO Des Gunewardena is gearing up to launch his next venture in the sector, with a number of landmark venues set to open in London and Manchester.
The merger between Shaftesbury and Capital & Counties Properties (Capco) is due to complete next month having been given the green light by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
All-day restaurant group Bill's has confirmed it shuttered a further 12 sites amid 'difficult market conditions' following the removal of Covid-19 restrictions.
A shareholder in The Restaurant Group (TRG) has called for an ‘immediate and near-term’ change of governance at the business following what it says has been poor performance in its share prices.
Energy companies are facing a £2bn legal claim over allegations they paid 'secret commissions' to third-party brokers and passed on the cost to billpayers.
James Allcock has launched a crowdfund to take full ownership of his Yorkshire bistro The Pig and Whistle in Beverly, with the campaign hitting its initial target within an hour.
Gordon Ramsay Group has acquired the Pizza East brand as well as the group's flagship restaurant in London's Shoreditch, which it is set to reopen in the coming months.
UKHospitality has called on the RMT union and Network Rail to 'double down on reaching a resolution' to the long-running pay dispute that has disrupted passenger journeys since last summer.
Apprenticeship 'success stories' from hospitality groups including Greene King, Mitchells & Butlers, Pizza Express and Whitbread are to feature as part of a new Government campaign.
Plant-based fast food brand Clean Kitchen Club has closed its Notting Hill site and is to refurbish its Camden restaurant as part of an overhaul of its estate.
Los Mochis owner the Thesleff Group has acquired long-running Italian institution Sale e Pepe on Sloane Square in London's Knightsbridge ahead of the restaurant's 50th anniversary.
Businesses expect a further rise of 82% in their energy bills when the Government’s support is significantly reduced in April, a new hospitality sector survey reveals.
Hospitality representatives in Scotland have called on the country's government to provide the sector with more financial support after three quarters of operators warned they may not last the year.
McWin, the private equity backer of high street bakery chain Gail's, is to acquire a majority stake in German restaurant brand L’Osteria with a view to driving further European growth.
Birmingham-based street food brand Holy Moly Macaroni has been forced to shutter its only restaurant site in Harborne, after rising cost pressures meant it was 'no longer feasible to continue'.
Sacha Lord, the Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, has called for an urgent inquiry into evidence of withheld energy support for struggling hospitality businesses.
The government’s latest plans for a Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers won’t include glass bottles in England and Northern Ireland, it has been confirmed.
A private member's bill intended to ensure hospitality staff receive all the money left to them in tips by customers is closer to becoming law after clearing the Commons.
Will Ellner has confirmed the closure of Joanna's, the renowned London restaurant launched by his parents on the Triangle in Crystal Palace 45 years ago.
Soho House-owned pizzeria concept Pizza East has shuttered both of its restaurants, but insists the closure of its original site in Shoreditch is only ‘temporary’.
London-based food hall Sessions Islington has rebranded as Neighbourhood and redesigned its interior, with Japanese food expert Ivan Orkin kicking off its new chef residency.
The Oakman Group is looking to raise £5.3m from its shareholders via a discounted share placement, to provide a buffer to protect from a further worsening of the trading environment.
Developer Hammerson has submitted plans to transform the former John Lewis department store at Birmingham’s Grand Central into 200,000 sq ft of offices that will also include a restaurant, bar and food market.
UKHospitality has written to energy regulator Ofgem urging it to penalise bad practice by energy suppliers and to compel them to renegotiate the worst deals.
Private equity house Imbiba has announced the first close of its new £90m fund at around £70m following significant investment from the British Business Bank alongside other investors including Asahi UK.
The Government has confirmed that a far-reaching ban on single-use plastics will come into force from October, leading to warnings the legislation could force takeaways to raise their prices.
The UK economy grew unexpectedly in November last year, primarily thanks to a boost in pub and restaurant sales caused by people going out to watch the World Cup.
Byron owner Famously Proper is to permanently close nine restaurants with the remaining 12 to transfer to Tristar Foods Limited under a pre-pack administration deal.
Selin Kiazim and Laura Christie have permanently closed their Turkish Cypriot restaurant Oklava in east London, with the pair saying they 'fought long and hard' to keep the business going.
Giggling Squid’s sister brand Lime Squeezy has closed its last remaining restaurant, bringing to an end its high street presence less than two years after it first launched.