Emma Lake
News Editor
News editor, specialising in restaurants and foodservice.
Consultation into late-night levy charges launched by Home Office
A consultation into late-night levy charges has been launched by the Home Office, ahead of changes aimed at increasing its use by local authorities.
Jeremy Clarkson ditches farm restaurant plan after council row
Jeremy Clarkson has confirmed he will not look to reopen a restaurant on his Oxfordshire farm, following a planning battle with the local council.
NCOTY 2023 winner Ben Murphy knows his worth
JD Wetherspoon launches January sale offering a pint for 99p
Three people die in Perth hotel fire
Knighthood for Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes in New Year Honours list
Tributes paid to former Restaurant Group executive chairman Alan Jackson
Tributes have been paid to former executive chairman of the Restaurant Group Alan Jackson, who has[...]
Energy support for businesses could be more than halved, reports suggest
Energy support for businesses is expected to be more than halved beyond March 2023, according to[...]
2022 review of the year
After the pandemic the industry had high hopes for 2022. Unfortunately, operators were presented with challenges[...]
Fifa to investigate Salt Bae's pitch presence at World Cup final
Fifa is to investigate how celebrity restaurateur and flamboyant seasoning dispenser Salt Bae gained access to[...]
CMA to investigate Shaftesbury and Capco merger
The £3.5b merger of West End landlords Shaftesbury and Capco is to be investigated by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). "
O2 Academy Brixton licence suspended following fatal crush
The O2 Academy Brixton’s licence has been suspended until 16 January 2023 after crowds tried to force entry to a gig last week, resulting in a crush that led to the deaths of two people.
Restaurateurs left ‘heartbroken’ as energy crisis forces closure
The owners of Hoba Kebab in Bristol have said they are “heartbroken” but “have to accept reality” after announcing that spiralling energy costs have left them with no choice but to close their restaurant.
Rail unions announce further January strike
Rail services will be crippled for five consecutive days in January after train drivers’ union ASLEF[...]
Treasury postpones energy support announcement until New Year
The Treasury has postponed an announcement on the continuation of energy support for businesses beyond March[...]
Second person injured in crush outside O2 Brixton Academy dies
A second person injured in the crush outside the O2 Brixton Academy on Thursday has died[...]
Animal rebellion protestors occupy restaurants in London and Newcastle
Animal Rebellion protesters targeted two Michelin-starred restaurants on Saturday, bringing further disruption to the hospitality industry[...]
Berlin hotel's giant AquaDom aquarium holding 1,500 fish explodes
The world’s largest free-standing aquarium at the Radisson hotel in Berlin shattered sending one million litres of water and 1,500 fish flooding into the building’s lobby and the surrounding streets, early this morning."
Four critically injured in crush outside Brixton O2 Academy
Four people are in hospital with critical injuries following a crush outside Brixton O2 Academy during a performance by Asake last night.
Andrew Pern's Star Inn the City issues warning to guests over phishing scam
York's Star Inn the City has issued a warning to customers after fraudsters targeted those who had made reservations in a phishing scam.
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