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Robot-themed Milton Keynes restaurant closes
A robot-themed restaurant in Milton Keynes has been forced to close following the impact of increased utility costs.
Nightcap estimates rail strikes hit earnings by £1.2m
Bar business Nightcap has estimated that the 13 days of rail strikes last year cost the company approximately £1.2m in earnings.
Duncan Bannatyne's firm sells Charlton House to Singaporean group
The Bannatyne Group, owned by former Dragon’s Den star Duncan Bannatyne, has sold Charlton House Hotel[...]
The Restaurant Group plans to shrink leisure estate by 30%
In response to the tough economic environment, the Restaurant Group (TRG) has said it expects to[...]
10-year disqualification for Oldham takeaway director over Covid loan claim
Rukia Begum, 46, from Oldham, has been disqualified as a director for 10 years after claiming[...]
Nominations open for LGBT+ hospitality champions
LGBT+ hospitality network Checking-IN is inviting nominations for its 2023 LGBT+ Champions List, which will be[...]
Atul Kochhar Restaurant Group appoints group operations director
Jatin Parmar has been appointed group operations director for Atul Kochhar Restaurant Group’s UK sites, a new role for the company."
UKHospitality calls for ‘urgent’ Ofgem intervention
UKHospitality is urging energy regulator Ofgem to intervene in the non-domestic energy market as businesses struggle with costs and a looming reduction in government support.
Costa Coffee announces 6.7% pay rise for more than 16,000 staff
Costa Coffee has announced a boost in its hourly wages at its 1,520 company-owned stores in the UK by between 6.1% and 7.3%.
Licensing hours extended to 1am for King’s Coronation
The government will give pubs and bars in England and Wales the thumbs up this week[...]
Hospitality roles ‘could be added to shortage occupation list’
Ministers have reportedly asked the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) for advice on whether hospitality job roles[...]
Resident Hotels names Jane Bentall as chair
Jane Bentall is to join hotel operator Resident Hotels as chair, overseeing the group as it[...]
Operators of award-winning pub to move on for a 'new challenge’
Ben and Sarah Handley, operators of the Duck Inn Stanhoe in Norfolk, have announced plans to[...]
Peter Borg-Neal to return to CEO role at Oakman in board restructure
The Oakman Group has announced a board restructuring following the departure of finance director Koula Achillea, who it said was “pursuing new career opportunities”."
Terry Laybourne to reopen St Vincent after three years
North-East chef-restaurateur Terry Laybourne is reopening his Newcastle wine bar and restaurant St Vincent after three years.
Losses widen at Coppa Club parent company
Various Eateries – the parent company of restaurant and hotel brands including Coppa Club, Noci and Tavolino – reported widening pre-tax losses of £7.2m in the financial year to 2 October 2022 compared to £3.7m in 2021.
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