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Adam Handling seeking a new site following Hoxton closure

Administrators resign from Signature Living’s Coal Exchange hotel

Restaurant cancellations halve in two weeks as consumer confidence climbs

Countrywide takes on 10-strong Midlands portfolio

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Inside track: Robin Hutson's newest opening challenge

11 August 2020 by Robin Hutson

With 27 years’ experience of opening hotels, Robin Hutson had thought he had seen it all[...]

Restaurant

What's the future for restaurant guides?

05 August 2020 by Andy Lynes

Covid-19 hasn’t put a stop to restaurants, and it hasn’t halted the guides either. Despite the[...]

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Extended congestion charge a ‘hammer blow’, say London operators and suppliers

31 July 2020 by Jennie Milsom

Restaurateur Jeremy King of Corbin & King, which operates venues including the Wolseley, the Delaunay and[...]

In-Depth

Inside track: David Moore on what he really, really wants

30 July 2020 by David Moore

Government grants are a half-hearted panacea that don’t address the real problem: failing small business, says[...]

Restaurant

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Tighter rules for hospitality operators in Scotland welcomed by SLTA

10 August 2020 by Jennie Milsom

New statutory guidance for the hospitality sector in Scotland announced on Friday, including making collecting customer contact details mandatory, has been welcomed by the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA), which said some businesses had been breaking the rules.

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Staycation boom sees Rick Stein urge those looking for jobs to head to the coast

10 August 2020 by Emma Lake

Rick Stein has urged hospitality workers looking for employment to head to the coast as the staycation boom sees his restaurant group launch a recruitment drive to fill 39 vacancies.

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Trade bodies unite to issue plea for grants to cover 50% of unpaid rents

10 August 2020 by Emma Lake

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Pret A Manger asks staff to reduce hours after reporting 80% fall in trade

10 August 2020 by Emma Lake

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Restaurant job losses in 2020 reach 22,000 – almost double 2019 figures

10 August 2020 by Emma Lake

News

Lockdown restrictions extended to Preston

07 August 2020 by Katherine Price

Foodservice

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Events uncertainty sees job losses among Levy's casual workforce

10 August 2020 by Emma Lake

Uncertainty around the future of sport and leisure events has seen contract caterer Levy, part of[...]

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BAME in Hospitality to launch mentorship scheme

06 August 2020 by Katherine Price

BAME in Hospitality is set to launch a mentorship scheme this autumn designed to support the[...]

Products

Apetito launches Culinary Inspirations range with dishes by south-west chefs

04 August 2020 by Lisa Jenkins

Hospital meals provider Apetito has added nearly 50 new dishes to its range, as part of[...]

Products

HRC show to go ahead in March 2021

04 August 2020 by Lisa Jenkins

The Hotel, Restaurant & Catering Show (HRC) will go ahead on 22-24 March 2021, following the[...]

Pub & Bar

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Northern Ireland pause on pub reopening a ‘catastrophic blow’

Northern Ireland has paused plans to reopen its wet-led pubs on Monday 10 August in what has been described as a “catastrophic blow” for the sector."

07 August 2020 by Katherine Price

Products

Strongbow supports reopening pubs with entertainment campaign

06 August 2020

by Lisa Jenkins

Strongbow cider has launched a new on-trade campaign to support pubs during quieter midweek evenings following reopening.

Products

Kingsland Drinks launches new premium spirit company led by Becky Davies

06 August 2020

by Lisa Jenkins

Kingsland Drinks is launching a new company to focus on luxury and premium spirit brands for the on and off trade.

Openings

Latest openings: Birch, Camp Hox, Larry's and more

04 August 2020 by Katherine Price

A look at the latest restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars to open their doors

News

Alfresco dining initiative creates 2,723 new covers in Liverpool

31 July 2020 by Jennie Milsom and Emma Lake

An alfresco dining scheme launched in Liverpool has created space for a further 2,723 more covers[...]

Openings

Latest openings: Bike & Boot, Six by Nico London, Stein’s on the Quay and more

28 July 2020 by Katherine Price

A look at the latest restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars to open their doors

News

Corbin & King to reopen Bellanger with 'cheaper prices, more fun, and greater casualness'

28 July 2020 by Emma Lake

Corbin & King has announced it will reopen its Bellanger restaurant in Islington a year after[...]

Jacobs Media Group is honoured to be the recipient of the 2020 Queen's Award for Enterprise.

London hotels lag behind with lack of tourism and lowest UK occupancy

Chef Andrew Sheridan to launch debut restaurant in Birmingham

Three former Shepherd Cox Group hotels to be sold out of administration

Latest openings: Crockers Henley, Flora at Joy, Mercure Bournemouth Queens hotel and more

Will hospitality pay the price for mass job cuts?

Featured

Adam Handling seeking a new site following Hoxton closure

Administrators resign from Signature Living’s Coal Exchange hotel

Restaurant cancellations halve in two weeks as consumer confidence climbs

Countrywide takes on 10-strong Midlands portfolio

In-Depth

Inside track: Robin Hutson's newest opening challenge

What's the future for restaurant guides?

Extended congestion charge a ‘hammer blow’, say London operators and suppliers

Inside track: David Moore on what he really, really wants

Restaurant

Tighter rules for hospitality operators in Scotland welcomed by SLTA

Staycation boom sees Rick Stein urge those looking for jobs to head to the coast

Trade bodies unite to issue plea for grants to cover 50% of unpaid rents

Pret A Manger asks staff to reduce hours after reporting 80% fall in trade

Restaurant job losses in 2020 reach 22,000 – almost double 2019 figures

Lockdown restrictions extended to Preston

Hotel

Revenue halved at IHG as hotel giant reports 59% revpar decrease in the UK

Staycation boom as country house and coastal hotels report near 100% occupancy for August

Tourism campaign looks to boost fortunes of the north-east post-Covid

National Chef of the Year 2021 finalists revealed

Coaching Inn group to take over the Talbot hotel in north Yorkshire

Hastings Hotels appoints new general manager to Culloden Estate

Foodservice

Events uncertainty sees job losses among Levy's casual workforce

BAME in Hospitality to launch mentorship scheme

Apetito launches Culinary Inspirations range with dishes by south-west chefs

HRC show to go ahead in March 2021

Pub & Bar

Northern Ireland pause on pub reopening a ‘catastrophic blow’

Strongbow supports reopening pubs with entertainment campaign

Kingsland Drinks launches new premium spirit company led by Becky Davies

Openings

Latest openings: Birch, Camp Hox, Larry's and more

Alfresco dining initiative creates 2,723 new covers in Liverpool

Latest openings: Bike & Boot, Six by Nico London, Stein’s on the Quay and more

Corbin & King to reopen Bellanger with 'cheaper prices, more fun, and greater casualness'

Trends

Drink big: How to lure wary customers back in with breakfast beverages

How to harness recent enthusiasm for sourdough into bread and pâtisserie fit for your discerning customers

Restaurants and pubs see sales steadily increase but remain 30% below pre-Covid levels

UKHospitality calls for investigation into 'immoral' energy market

‘It’s not too late’ says action group fighting for business interruption claims

Eat Out To Help Out scheme has ‘no negative impact’ on weekend trading

Planning changes will open the door for restaurants to move into new sites

Ryan Chetiyawardana and Doug McMaster’s Cub will not reopen

Quarantine restrictions extended to Belgium, Andorra and the Bahamas

Smoking banned in Manchester's new outdoor seating areas

Accor to open hotel rooms to remote workers during the day

JD Wetherspoon warns more than 100 head office positions at risk of redundancy

Bob van den Oord promoted to Langham Hospitality Group’s first chief operating officer role

Franco Manca successfully completes £2.25m equity fundraise

Restaurateurs call on Sadiq Khan to champion London town

Simon Mahon appointed general manager of the Grand hotel in York

Covid-19 outbreak sees restrictions reimposed in Aberdeen with pubs and restaurants told to close

Jamie Shears appointed executive chef of 45 Park Lane

Uncertainty around weddings and larger events leaves operators in limbo

Loungers reports like-for-like sales down just 1.7%

Operators hail ‘amazing’ Eat Out to Help Out as sales surge

Soho restaurants call for alfresco revolution to stay as customers return to enjoy 'Riviera' atmosphere

Accor launches €200m saving plan as Covid-19 halves group-wide revenue

EasyJet founder backs delivery business looking to rival Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats

Jacobs Media Group is honoured to be the recipient of the 2020 Queen's Award for Enterprise.

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