The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) have launched a campaign calling for night time economy advisors to be established in every major UK city.
Christmas party bookings are taking a hit as fears grow over the latest Covid-19 variant, with operators reporting cancellations of existing bookings as well as a drop off in demand for new bookings.
Revenue at casual dining group Loungers almost doubled in the 24 weeks to 3 October 2021, compared to the same period last year, the group has reported.
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has welcomed the Government’s decision to not reimpose restrictions on hospitality and night-time economy settings in the wake of the new Omicron Coronavirus variant.
Four leading trade bodies have joined forces to help try and ensure customer safety amid growing concerns about drink spiking at hospitality venues across the UK.
UK wine and spirit businesses are calling on the Transport Secretary to take urgent action over HGV driver shortages and freight disruption to avoid wine shortages.
UKHospitality Cymru has warmly welcomed a ministerial announcement that there are 'no immediate plans' to extend Covid passes into more parts of hospitality in Wales.
Operators are being reminded to check their insurance policies as Black and White Hospitality’s in-house lawyer continues to battle insurers to payout for business interruption during the pandemic.
Tom Kerridge says he hopes the release of a new recruitment video for his restaurant group will help show more people that hospitality can offer long-term career prospects.
Scotland’s hospitality trade bodies have released joint survey results highlighting the ‘impossible financial situation’ that an extension of vaccine certification would put the sector in.
Pizza Hut Delivery is to enter the grab-and-go market following a franchise deal with EG Group that will see eight stores open in petrol filling stations on a trial basis.
Burger King UK’s backer Bridgepoint has appointed Bank of America and Investec to advise on the floatation of the fast food giant during the first half of 2022.
Italian poke chain Poke House plans to open 65 UK sites in the next two years, with the bulk of its estate expected to eventually be focused outside of London.
Wendy’s says it is ’extremely excited' about the consumer response to its UK market return, and is on track to have 10 locations open by the end of the year.
Suggestions that Scotland’s vaccine passport scheme could be rolled out to pubs and restaurants is 'extremely alarming' to hospitality businesses, UKHospitality has said.
MPs have been told some hospitality businesses expect to raise prices three times before April next year, amid significant cost price inflation caused by ongoing supply chain and recruitment issues.
New laws and a Code of Practice are being introduced by the Government in the hope it will resolve disputes between landlords and commercial tenants over rent arrears.
All-day Australian restaurant group The Daisy Green Collection is launching another round of crowdfunding to raise around £2m in equity capital, with more than £1.7m already raised in pre commitments.
Greek street food player The Athenian has announced plans for international expansion, beginning this year, with the group also laying the groundwork to double the size of its UK estate.
A street food operator in Wales is to launch a legal challenge against the Welsh Government following the proposed expansion of the NHS Covid Pass system to more hospitality venues.
Franco Manca will soon make its international debut in Greece following a franchise deal that will see a minimum of six pizzeria’s open in the country.
Listed hospitality companies will be among those required to publish net zero transition plans that detail how they will adapt and decarbonise, under proposals announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
TGI Fridays and 63rd+1st parent company Hostmore has completed its demerger from Electra Private Equity and been admitted to the London Stock Exchange.
Corbin & King will look to open its new Soho restaurant Manzi’s in the New Year after having to press pause on the development because of uncertainty in the market.
London business owners including Andrew Love, senior advisor at The Ritz London; Simon Thomas, CEO at The Hippodrome Casino; Doris Greif, managing director at The Langham, London; and CT Tang OBE, chair at London Chinatown Chinese Association are calling...
The one-year business rates discount for sectors including hospitality and leisure announced in the Chancellor's Budget has been described as 'a sticking plaster' that 'will not help the bigger firms'.
