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Sophie Witts

Sophie Witts

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The Caterer

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Jeremy King sets 2026 opening for Simpson’s in the Strand

Jeremy King sets 2026 opening for Simpson’s in the Strand

News17 Dec 2025 12:23

The restaurateur said the team were engaged “in a flurry of pre-opening preparations”

Whitbread gets green light for 400-room Hub by Premier Inn in south London

Whitbread gets green light for 400-room Hub by Premier Inn in south London

News17 Dec 2025 12:06

It is the fourth office building Whitbread has acquired to turn into a hotel this year

UK's first Universal theme park given planning permission

UK's first Universal theme park given planning permission

News16 Dec 2025 15:55

The multibillion-pound project is expected to attract more than eight million visitors a year

Nick Nairn to part ways with Dunblane Hydro restaurant after 16 years

Nick Nairn to part ways with Dunblane Hydro restaurant after 16 years

News16 Dec 2025 15:10

The change comes amid a wider multimillion-pound revamp of the property following its sale to Apex Hotels

The Clink Charity’s Brixton prison restaurant saved from closure

The Clink Charity’s Brixton prison restaurant saved from closure

News16 Dec 2025 13:35

The charity is set to retain its contract following a competitive tender process.

Coaching Inn Group names new MD amid growth plans

Coaching Inn Group names new MD amid growth plans

News16 Dec 2025 12:41

The pubs with rooms business has doubled in size within four years

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