JD Wetherspoon founder Tim Martin has welcomed the chancellor’s VAT cut as the first step towards achieving tax equality between pubs, restaurants and supermarkets.
Negotiations under way for sale of Casual Dining Group
Casual Dining Group (CDG), the operator behind Bella Italia, Café Rouge and Las Iguanas, is in exclusive talks with private equity firm Epiris regarding a potential buy-out.
Concerns chancellor’s VAT break could be undermined by promises of price cuts
Just days after the industry welcomed the job-saving potential of the chancellor’s VAT cut, operators have expressed concerns that promises of price cuts could undermine its impact.
Gizzi Erskine and Professor Green to launch ‘Giz & Green’ pop-up at Passo
Gizzi Erskine and musician Professor Green will be taking over Passo restaurant in London’s Old Street over the summer to run their Giz & Green pop-up concept.
Barnsdale Hall sold to the Patel family for £10m
Barnsdale Hall hotel in Rutland has been sold off a guide price of £10m to Dineshbhai and Savitaben Patel on behalf of trustees.
Registration opens for Eat Out to Help Out scheme
The Eat Out to Help Out registration page is now live, allowing businesses to join the scheme announced last week by chancellor Rishi Sunak.
Lamington launches budget Room2 Lite hometel brand
Lamington Group, the family owned real estate investment and development company behind ‘hometel’ brand Room2, has launched its Room2 Lite budget concept.
Yorke Arms to close restaurant and reopen as ‘country house for hire’
The Yorke Arms, which held a Michelin star for 16 years up to October 2019, will remain closed indefinitely, with the business instead reopening as a private hire country house.
Chef sues House of Commons making claims of racism and bullying
A Caribbean chef is suing the House of Commons for £300,000, claiming unfair dismissal, race discrimination, and harassment.
Webinar: Eco luxury is becoming a competitive edge
On Wednesday October 21st hoteliers are invited to learn about the inspiring sustainable practices of these two luxury hotels presented by Raymond Saja, General Manager of Bawah Reserve, and Katja Graf, Sales & Marketing Director, Six Senses Zighy B…