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Restaurants still struggling to hire skilled staff after industry 'exodus'
Restaurants are still struggling to hire staff with the right skills after an “exodus” of people from the hospitality industry during the pandemic.
‘The outlook for Prezzo is positive’
Prezzo returned to profitability in 2023 after undergoing a major restructure of the business, accounts show.
Deliveroo cuts customer compensation payments by £20m
Deliveroo said it saved over £20m in compensation costs last year as part of a drive[...]
NRB Top 50 power list 2024 revealed
The Gilpin hotel in Windermere and Kenny Atkinson’s two Newcastle restaurants are among the new additions[...]
Elite Bistros ends Sticky Walnut crowdfund after raising over £100,000
Elite Bistros has ended its Kickstarter campaign after raising more than £100,000.
Marston's chairman to step down after five years
The chair of pub and brewing giant Marston’s is to step down after five and a[...]
Gary Usher hits £95,000 crowdfunding target for Sticky Walnut
Gary Usher’s Elite Bistros group has hit its £95,000 crowdfunding target with more than a day to go."
'I feel neglected by the government': Hospitality reacts to 'disappointing' Budget
The hospitality industry has hit out at the government for its “disastrous” Budget that failed to offer support to thousands of struggling businesses.
Budget 2024: key points for hospitality at a glance
The hospitality industry has been left disappointed by this year’s Budget, which failed to deliver the hoped-for cut in VAT.
Gary Usher's latest restaurant crowdfund raises £50,000 in 12 hours
Gary Usher’s Elite Bistros group has raised over 50% of the target of its latest crowdfund[...]
High-profile chefs and international names eye Le Gavroche site
High-profile chefs and international operators are understood to be among the interested parties looking to take[...]
Gary Usher's Elite Bistros to launch £95,000 crowdfund for Sticky Walnut
Gary Usher’s Elite Bistros group is set to launch a new crowdfunding campaign to upgrade the[...]
Tributes paid to 'very special' Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers
TV chef Dave Myers, who was one half of the Hairy Bikers presenting duo, has died[...]
Groucho Club names Elli Jafari as its first female CEO
Elli Jafari has been appointed chief executive of London’s famous Groucho Club."
Staff left uncertain after apparent closure of Hard Rock Café Glasgow
The Hard Rock Café in Glasgow appears to have closed suddenly, leaving staff uncertain about the future of their jobs.
Hospitality entrepreneur Luke Johnson takes a stake in Tortilla
Serial hospitality investor Luke Johnson has taken a stake in the Tortilla Mexican restaurant brand.
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