RMT union calls off tube strikes planned for November
Members of the RMT union have called off plans to strike across the London Underground over the coming week following discussions over pay.
Archives for November 1, 2024
Sandwich Sandwich to open 'UK's biggest sandwich shop'
Sandwich Sandwich has unveiled plans to open ‘the biggest sandwich shop in the UK’ near London’s Fenchurch Street.
Tom Shepherd promotes Michael Blades to head chef, reveals plans to open a second more informal restaurant
Michael Blades has been promoted to the role of head chef at Michelin starred restaurant Upstairs by Tom Shepherd.
Friday five: the week's biggest hospitality stories
Labour's first budget in 14 years stole the headlines this week, alongside departures for Gaucho chief Martin Williams and The Ledbury's April Lily Partridge.
Book review: Who’s Afraid of Romanée Conti?
Noble Rot co-founder Dan Keeling’s latest book is largely about identifying and sourcing great wines, from solid quaffers to ‘the most unattainable and holiest of grails’.
Theo Sanchez: “cooks that work in great places learn a lot but are rarely able to create”
The French-born chef has launched a guest chef series with a difference at East Sussex restaurant Dill.
Restaurants grow at-home sales by further 6%
Britain’s leading restaurant groups achieved like-for-like sales growth of 6% in delivery and takeaway sales in September 2024, according to CGA by NIQ’s latest Hospitality at Home Tracker.
Restaurant publishes its Power List
A report outlining the most influential people in the UK restaurant sector has been published by Restaurant.
Restaurant radar: November 2024
November welcomes a slew openings, including high-profile launches from Jason Atherton, John and Desiree Chantarasak, and Calum Franklin.
UKHospitality: Budget to increase cost of employing full-time staff member ‘by at least £2,500’
The employment tax measures outlined in this week’s Budget will increase the cost of employing a full-time staff member ‘by at least £2,500’, according to new analysis by UKHospitality.