Following investment from Starwood Capital and significant renovation works, the 142-year-old Grand hotel in Birmingham is ready to welcome guests for the first time since 2002.
Edyn launches serviced apartment brand Cove with eight Saco sites to rebrand
Edyn has launched a serviced apartment brand named Cove, providing “fresh growth opportunities” for the group also behind Locke and Saco.
Rohit Ghai to open Manthan in Mayfair
Chef Rohit Ghai, chef-patron of Kutir in London’s Chelsea, is to open a new restaurant called Manthan in Mayfair this summer.
Housing secretary refuses planning for former London Fire Brigade HQ hotel
Proposals to transform 8 Albert Embankment, the former London Fire Brigade headquarters, into 10-storey hotel have been refused planning permission by housing secretary Robert Jenrick.
Government launches business rates revaluations consultation
The government has launched a consultation into the businesses rates system with plans for property revaluations every three years instead of five.
Latest openings: Burnt Orange, Unalome and more
A look at the latest restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars to open their doors.
Provincial Hotels & Inns falls into administration
Lancashire-based Provincial Hotels & Inns, which owns and trades four pubs and one hotel, has fallen into administration.
Reviews: Marina O’Loughlin is poleaxed by Manchester’s District while Grace Dent is comforted by the Barn at Moor Hall
Marina O’Loughlin of The Sunday Times doesn’t find a single missed step at District in Manchester
Fred Sirieix partners with P&G Professional to support independent restaurants
Sponsored article: P&G Professional (the away-from-home division of Procter and Gamble) has partnered with Fred Sirieix, Million Pound Menu presenter and the UK’s best-loved maître d’, to support independent restaurateurs as the UK emerges from lockdown.
Former Polpetto chef Florence Knight to cook at Sessions Art Club
Former Polpetto head chef Florence Knight is to head up the kitchen at Sessions Art Club, an upcoming restaurant, wine bar and gallery space in London.

