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Today’s news in brief – 24/03/25

Wendy’s is on track to open its 50th UK restaurant in 2025, a year that will also see it establish its presence in Scotland, Ireland and Romania for the first time. New Wendy’s restaurants will open in Blackpool, Glasgow, Grays (Lakeside), Watford, and York in the coming months, creating over…

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Shepherd Neame reopens The Westminster Arms after £1.2m refurb

Shepherd Neame has officially reopened its landmark London pub, The Westminster Arms, following a 10-week £1.2m refurbishment programme.  Located in very close proximity to the Houses of Parliament, the pub features a division bell by its bar so that MPs can dash back to the House to vote. Now open…

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Richard Corrigan to open The Portrait Restaurant

Irish chef and restaurateur Richard Corrigan is set to open The Portrait Restaurant at the National Portrait Gallery on 5 July in partnership with hospitality group Searcys. Situated on the corner of Trafalgar Square, The Portrait will serve dishes inspired by Corringan’s culinary career, while welcoming new classics to his…

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HospoDemo to stage third protest as it urges gov to prevent closures

The hospitality industry is set to stage its third protest next month at Parliament Square, urging the government to make policy changes to prevent “catastrophic closures” within the sector. The protest will be held at 11am on Monday 14 November, with members of the hospitality industry invited to converge on…

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