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The AC Hotel Birmingham opened in May

London hotels struggle as Birmingham booms

By Sophie Witts

London hotels continued to struggle in the second quarter of 2016, while Birmingham saw record growth, according to the latest HVS Hotel Bulletin.

Suzy Lamplugh Trust issues safety advice to hospitality staff

Suzy Lamplugh Trust issues safety advice to hospitality staff

By Hannah Thompson

Stay aware of colleagues’ behaviour, use a staff ‘buddy system’, and limit the personal information given to guests – that’s the main workplace safety advice for hospitality businesses, according to The Suzy Lamplugh Trust.

Leon secures £19m funding towards expansion

Leon secures £19m funding towards expansion

By Mark Wingett

Healthy fast food chain Leon is set to open 50 new sites over the next four years after securing a new funding deal worth £19m from bank OakNorth, according to BigHospitality's sister site MCA.

First Look: Adam Handling’s The Frog

First Look: Adam Handling’s The Frog

By Hannah Thompson

Adam Handling, the 27-year-old chef previously at his eponymous restaurant at Caxton at London’s St Ermin’s Hotel, has launched his first genuinely solo venture, The Frog, in London’s Shoreditch.

Byron secures £12m funding for growth

Byron secures £12m funding for growth

By Mark Wingett

Byron, the Tom Byng-­led better burger group, has secured a new £12m banking facility, which will aid its goal of reaching 100 restaurants in the next three years, according to BigHospitality's sister site MCA.

Just Eat to trial robot restaurant delivery service

Just Eat to trial robot restaurant delivery service

By Emma Eversham

They have been trialled as servers and concierges in hotels, now robots are to enter the restaurant delivery market through a partnership between takeaway food delivery company Just Eat and Starship Technologies.

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