Single malt Welsh whisky has been given protected status in the UK for the first time, placing it in the same protected category as Scottish and Irish whiskies.
McDonald’s launches dedicated investigation unit following claims of sexual assault and harassment
McDonald’s has launched a dedicated Investigation Handling Unit after UK and Ireland CEO Alistair Macrow said he found allegations made to the BBC of sexual assault, harassment, racism and bullying within its workforce “personally and professionally shocking”.
Hotel Riviera sold for £3.5m to overseas investor
Hotel Riviera in Sidmouth, Devon, has been sold to an overseas investor for £3.5m after 50 years of family ownership.
Activist investor plots bid for TRG’s pub and leisure arms
An activist investor in the hospitality group behind Wagamama is reportedly considering a bid to break up the company.
Events by Amadeus wins three-year contract with IET Birmingham: Austin Court
Events by Amadeus has secured a three-year contract with IET Birmingham: Austin Court for an undisclosed sum.
Ofgem to set out plan to tackle rogue energy suppliers
Ofgem will this week set out a plan to tackle bad behaviour by energy suppliers towards their customers.
The Case in Leicester closes ‘with a heavy heart’
The Case restaurant in Leicester has closed after 33 years of trading.
One no-show costs an average of £89, research reveals
No-shows can cost hospitality businesses an average of £89 per lost customer, research has revealed.
Jeremy King ‘to open two further restaurants’ in London’s West End
Jeremy King is reportedly set to open two restaurants in London’s West End, following his announcement of the launch of grand café and brasserie the Park in spring 2024.
Closure of Brian Maule at Glasgow’s Le Chardon d’Or a ‘sad loss for the city’
Fine dining restaurant Brian Maule at Le Chardon d’Or in Glasgow has closed after 22 years of trading, after it revealed the business can “no longer be sustained” under industry pressures.