The rise in alcohol and fuel duty will cause more pain to pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels already suffering through the recession, industry members have claimed
Winners of Mondays S. Pellegrino 50 Best Restaurant Awards put meals at their restaurants up for auction on ebay to raise money for Action Against Hunger
Chancellor Alistair Darling ignores pleas from the pub industry not to increase alcohol duty in this years Budget, but announces measures to help businesses
El Bulli and The Fat Duck retain first and second place respectively on the 2009 list while Danish restaurant Noma rises seven places to take the third spot
The latest survey of menus from more than 100 restaurants, pubs and hotels across the UK shows chicken and fish dishes replacing steaks and mixed grills as meat costs spiral
A poll commissioned by the Axe the Beer Tax – Save the Pub campaign has revealed the majority of MPs oppose Alistair Darling’s plans to increase beer tax in next week’s budget
Cash-strapped Brits reluctant to go abroad, the weakening pound and good weather in parts of Britain helped boost trade for many restaurants and hotels this Easter
The worlds top chefs and restaurateurs will come together in London in just 10 days time to find out where their restaurant ranks in this years S. Pellegrino Worlds 50 Best list
The British Beer & Pub Association warns that 10 per cent of jobs in the pub sector could be lost in the next five years if the Chancellor continues to move forward with planned beer tax increases
The Tea Guild calls The Bridge Tea Rooms in Wiltshire Top Tea Place 2009 and gives The English Tea Room at Browns Hotel its Top London Afternoon Tea 2009 award
The success of the Soho House Group, according to operations director Martin Kuczmarski, relies on staff giving guests everything they want – within reason, of course
Executives from Clapham House Group, Wagamama and Jamies Italian are among those coming together to discuss the future of the industry at Allegra Strategies summit this summer
The British Hospitality Association says the Governments withdrawal of financial incentives and a disjointed marketing strategy threatens the success of Britains tourism industry
Chancellor Alistair Darling puts a stop to plans to increase business rates by 5 per cent from today to help businesses meet the challenges of the current economic climate
Individual Restaurant Company, owner of the Piccolino’s and Bar & Grill brands, plans to open at least four new sites this year despite seeing profits fall by more than half in 2008
Healthy eating chain Itsu has announced plans to open up to six outlets in 2009, the first due to open in Covent Garden’s newly developed public square in May
A report by PKF consultants shows how international events, the weak pound and budget hotel developments may help soften the blow of the recession in 2009
Students and staff working at South Downs Colleges restaurant celebrate after winning this years competition UPDATED: photos from the event now available to view
The London School of Hospitality and Tourism at Thames Valley University celebrates its sixtieth anniversary by honouring four industry-famous former students
