Covid-19

Oakman Inns appoints new CEO and chair as sales slide 17%

Oakman Inns has announced a series of board changes including the appointment of Dermot King as chief executive, also revealing…

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Brighton’s The Fix to permanently close

Brighton-based cocktail bar The Fix, within Artist Residence hotel has announced its permanent closure. Chef Dan Kennedy confirmed the closure…

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BBPA urges Sunak to cut VAT and business rates

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has uged Rishi Sunak to cut VAT, business rates and beer for brewers…

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Pret set to slash 1,000 jobs and shutter 30 stores

Pret a Manger is reportedly set to slash almost 1,000 staff roles and shutter 30 of its 450 UK stores…

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Freak Scene Soho to close permanently

Pan-Asian restaurant Freak Scene in London’s Soho has announced its permanent closure post-lockdown. In an Instagram post, founder Scott Hallsworth…

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Pub and hospitality trade bodies publish track and trace guidance

Leading trade associations representing the UK’s pub and hospitality sectors have issued joint guidance to businesses on supporting the Government’s…

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BBPA urges Welsh government to confirm reopening dates

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA), has urged the Welsh government to confirm when all pubs, rather than just…

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Shake Shack launches in Brighton through Deliveroo Editions

American burger chain Shake Shack has joined Deliveroo Editions in Brighton. Customers will be able to order meals from Shake…

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Mitchells and Butlers swings to £121m loss

Mitchells and Butlers sales fell by 12.4% to £1.04bn in the half-year ended 11 April, while adjusted operating profit was…

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1 Lombard Street appoints Mark Hix as director of food and drink

Restaurant 1 Lombard Street has announced the appointment of Mark Hix as director of food and drink, ahead of its…

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