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Drinks Doctor: Should I offer drinks on tap?
Forget the old image of bag-in-a-box wine – take a chance on new brands and convert your ale tap to instant negronis, says Gordy McIntyre
Minute on the clock: Mike Reid, culinary director of Rare Restaurants
The culinary director of Rare Restaurants has created a six-course Symphony Experience menu at M Canary Wharf in London, where music accompanies every dish
Lords welcome tipping bill but warn of ‘unintended consequences’
Peers in the House of Lords have welcomed a bill that would prevent employers making deductions from tips, but warned of ‘unintended consequences’.
10-year disqualification for Oldham takeaway director over Covid loan claim
Rukia Begum, 46, from Oldham, has been disqualified as a director for 10 years after claiming Covid support to which her company was not entitled.
Atul Kochhar Restaurant Group appoints group operations director
Jatin Parmar has been appointed group operations director for Atul Kochhar Restaurant Group’s UK sites, a new role for the company.
UKHospitality calls for ‘urgent’ Ofgem intervention
UKHospitality is urging energy regulator Ofgem to intervene in the non-domestic energy market as businesses struggle with costs and a looming reduction in government support.
Gaucho and M Restaurants operator confirms closure of two sites
The operator of the Gaucho and M Restaurants brands has confirmed it has closed two London sites in Victoria and Smithfield Market.
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants takes over Soho House Group’s Pizza East
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants has confirmed the acquisition of the Pizza East brand from the Soho House group.
Starbucks and Caffè Nero gear up for UK expansion
High street coffee chains are ramping up their post-pandemic expansion plans as trading returns to normal levels, with Caffè Nero and Starbucks both set to launch almost 200 sites between them.

