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London mayor backs new al fresco dining spots for summer

London mayor Sadiq Khan has announced new al fresco dining areas are set to open across four London boroughs this summer, as part of a mayoral scheme to support the capital’s hospitality industry.  The Summer Streets Fund, a £300k programme backed by Khan, will see streets in Lambeth, Hackney, Waltham…

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London Mayor unveils new £300,000 ‘Summer Streets’ fund

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced a new £300,000 Summer Streets fund to boost al fresco dining and extend opening hours for pubs, restaurants and venues, in summer 2025. The fund will be delivered in partnership with councils across the city to support restaurants, cafes, small nightlife venues,…

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How pedestrianisation could be the saviour of Soho

G-A-Y, a nightclub in Soho, London, is one of the most famous gay clubs in the UK situated in one of the most notable LGBTQ+ friendly areas in the world. However, in February it was put up for sale with owner Jeremy Joseph stating the area has “lost its vibrancy”.…

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Pulling back the curtain on Eataly London

Can you tell us a little bit about your career and how you ended up working for Eataly? After spending a few years in accounting, consultancy and insurance, I was looking for a new challenge in the hospitality sector. My journey with Eataly began in 2016 when I joined the…

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Stem and Glory pledges carbon neutrality by end of year

Stem and Glory has announced its pledge to become carbon negative by the end of the year. Following the restaurant’s participation in the London Mayor’s “Better Futures Programme” the group has brought forward its pledge to the end of this year. The group already has a number of other initiatives…

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Small restaurants slam Deliveroo over ‘unfair’ commission rates

Small restaurants are accusing Deliveroo of charging some larger, more well known eateries lower commission rates than locally owned chains.  According to Sky News, independent partners of the delivery service believe that some big chains are paying half of the amount paid by those on the highest commission rates offered…

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London Mayor to launch Night Time Enterprise zone

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced a new programme to boost the capital’s high streets at night. The pilot zone will be an opportunity for a borough to trial a range of approaches for the high street, such as running night-time markets, testing longer opening hours, or…

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KFC to trial ‘vegetarian fried chicken’ as company cuts calories

KFC has announced plans to cut 20% of calories per serving by 2025 as part of its calorie reduction commitment which will also see the chicken restaurants only launching low calorie soft drinks. The fast-food giant is also set to launch ‘vegetarian fried chicken’ later this year, and wants to…

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London mayor Sadiq Khan set to ban fast food ads on TFL services

London mayor Sadiq Khan is set to ban adverts for fast food on TFL services such as trains and buses. Child health experts are in favour of the ban, however the Advertising Association said the plans would have “little impact”. TfL says it supports the Mayor’s plans to reduce obesity…

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