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David Davis: EU workers safe in UK after Brexit

UK won't 'shut the door' on EU workers

By Sophie Witts

Brexit secretary David Davis has offered further hope to the hospitality industry by claiming the UK is not about to ‘shut the door’ on EU workers.

Restaurant business rates capped in Scotland

Restaurant business rates capped in Scotland

By Sophie Witts

The Scottish finance minister has announced a cap on business rates for hospitality companies following warnings that the sector could be crippled by rising fees.

People on the Move: February 2017

People on the Move: February 2017

By Hannah Thompson

From a new head chef at luxury Hampshire hotel Chewton Glen, new director and chef positions at D&D London, new restaurant manager at Simpsons in Birmingham, and more, it's been a busy month in hospitality moves

Michelin France Guide gives Gordon Ramsay another star

Gordon Ramsay wins seventh Michelin star

By Sophie Witts

Gordon Ramsay has credited his use of British produce as helping him add another star to his collection in this year’s Michelin Guide for France.

First Dirty Liquor partnership pub to open in Walthamstow

First Dirty Liquor partnership pub to open in Walthamstow

By Hannah Thompson

Dirty Liquor – the Ei Managed Investments partnership between Enterprise Inns and publican partners Hugh O’Boyle and Caroline Jones ‒ is to launch its first venue, The Dog and Duck, in Walthamstow. 

Chefs' Secrets of Success: Benoit Blin

Chefs' Secrets of Success: Benoit Blin

By Hannah Thompson

Benoit Blin is chef patissier at the two Michelin-starred Belmond Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons, Raymond Blanc’s renowned restaurant and rooms in the heart of Oxfordshire.

Mandatory Scores on the Doors will affect thousands of businesses

Mandatory Scores on the Doors will affect 43,000 businesses

By Stefan Chomka

More than 43,000 restaurants and catering businesses across England could be affected when a law to make it compulsory for places that serve or sell food to display their food hygiene rating comes into force in 2019.

Restaurant Eats Out: Shuang Shuang

Restaurant Eats Out: Shuang Shuang

By Emma Eversham

As part of its inaugural Restaurant Eats Out food tour, Restaurant takes a group of restaurant operators to some of London's hottest Asian dining spots. 

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UK’s "toughest culinary competition" opens for entries

By Joe Lutrario

Entries have opened for what is often considered to be the country’s most rigorous culinary competition, the Master of Culinary Arts (MCA). Organised by the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, the awards are based on the Meilleur Ouvrier de France, and are...

How to gain customer insights from Wi-Fi

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How to gain customer insights from Wi-Fi

By Gavin Wheeldon

Gavin Wheeldon, CEO of Purple, discusses the golden opportunity for owners and marketers in the hospitality industry to use insights gained when customers log into their Wi-Fi through a form or social media.

Brasserie Blanc, the restaurant brand which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, is looking to collaborate with hotels

Brasserie Bar Co plans hotel restaurants

By Emma Eversham

Brasserie Bar Co, operator of Brasserie Blanc and White Brasserie Company, is looking to open restaurants in hotels as part of its growth strategy.

Business Profile: Tonkotsu restaurant

Ramen revolutionaries

By Mel Flaherty

Tonkotsu's Emma Reynolds and Ken Yamada are behind London's ramen revolution

BHA: Uncertain times mean UK hospitality must be competitive

BHA: Uncertain times mean UK hospitality must be competitive

By Hannah Thompson

Uncertain political and economic times mean it is more important than ever that the UK hospitality and tourism industry can compete, Ufi Ibrahim, chief executive of the British Hospitality Association (BHA) has warned.

Bone Daddies confirms new Marylebone opening

Bone Daddies confirms new Marylebone opening

By Hannah Thompson

Ramen bar group Bone Daddies has confirmed it is to open a new site in London’s Marylebone, ahead of its expected opening in the forthcoming Victoria Nova development.

Yotel to open in cities across the UK

Yotel to open first central London hotel

By Sophie Witts

Yotel, the pod hotel chain created by YO! Sushi founder Simon Woodroffe, is to open its first UK city centre site in Clerkenwell, London in late 2018.

Restaurant Eats Out: Bo Drake

Restaurant Eats Out: Bo Drake

By Emma Eversham

As part of its inaugural Restaurant Eats Out food tour, Restaurant takes a group of restaurant operators to some of London's hottest Asian dining spots. 

Queensway Group unveils new hotel brand Point A Hotels

Queensway Group unveils new hotel brand Point A Hotels

By Emma Eversham

Hospitality and property business Queensway Group has unveiled plans to launch new hotel brand Point A Hotels in the UK with seven hotels expected to open under the new brand in the next 10 weeks. 

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