Revolution Bars Group chief executive Rob Pitcher has said the UK government’s actions towards wet-led bars and late-night hospitality during the Covid-19 pandemic have been “nothing short of scandalous”.
SSP confident in travel recovery and ‘in a strong position’ for future opportunities
Travel caterer SSP Group has expressed confidence in the recovery of the travel market and its own position to capitalise on future market opportunities.
More areas of east and south-east England moved into Tier 3 while Bristol hospitality can reopen from Saturday
Following the government’s tier review this week, further areas of east and south-east England will be moved into Tier 3, while hospitality businesses in Bristol and north Somerset will be able to reopen from Saturday.
Chancellor extends furlough until end of April
The furlough scheme has been extended until the end of April 2021, chancellor Rishi Sunak announced today.
Twenty-course omakase restaurant Maru to replace Taka Mayfair
The original Taka restaurant in London’s Mayfair has closed and will relaunch as new concept Maru in early 2021.
Pictures: New £5m Sandburn Hall hotel in North Yorkshire on track for May 2021 opening
The £5m new-build Sandburn Hall hotel in Flaxton, North Yorkshire, is on track for a May 2021 opening.
Burger King uses Instagram account to support independent restaurants
Burger King UK has thrown its Instagram open to advertise independent restaurants.
Imad Alarnab on the road from Damascus to creating Imad’s Syrian Kitchen
After losing his restaurants in his home country and fleeing from civil war, Imad Alarnab came to the UK to start over. Following a series of pop-ups and supper clubs, the Syrian entrepreneur is preparing to open his first restaurant in London.
Boparan acquired GBK for £6m
Boparan Restaurants acquired Gourmet Burger Kitchen for £6m as part of a pre-pack administration, according to documents filed with Companies House.
Hospitality in 2021 – what restaurants and pubs can learn from QSRs
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