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From the West End to the East End, our London coverage keeps hospitality professionals in the know. Our dedicated reporting on London’s vibrant and highly competitive foodservice market, spans restaurant group expansions, new pub and bar concepts, catering contracts, high-street openings, licensing changes, staff shortages, and operational trends shaping the capital. Whether you’re a central London restaurant operator, a neighbourhood café owner, a high-volume catering contractor, or an F&B executive overseeing multiple venues across zones, this archive delivers actionable insights and strategic updates designed for decision-makers navigating the capital’s fast-moving hospitality landscape.
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Feb- 2021 -23 FebruaryVenues & Properties
German Doner Kebab to expand across UK
German Doner Kebab is reportedly eyeing a roll-out of sites across the UK, in a move that will see it almost double its presence with the addition of 47 new sites. According to Sky News, the expansion, which follows a period of heightened takeaway sales during the pandemic, will reportedly…
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22 FebruaryCoronavirus
Campaign launched for venues to reopen as workspaces
Work Anywhere Hub, an online platform that connects users with working spaces, has launched a campaign to allow hospitality venues to reopen as Covid-safe workspaces. The firm has created an online petition demanding that empty buildings be put to use alongside the reopening of schools on 8 March. The campaign,…
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19 FebruaryBusiness
Implications for gig economy as Supreme Court rules against Uber
Uber has lost its appeal to the Supreme Court over drivers’ rights in a decision which could have wider implications for the gig economy. The Supreme Court has decided in Uber BV and others v Aslam and others that tens of thousands of Uber drivers in the UK, most of…
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19 FebruaryGovernment
Hospitality included in Sadiq Khan’s £5m investment proposal
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced a new proposal to invest £5m in the eventual reopening of central London, including a campaign which hopes to drive tourism back to “hard-hit” hospitality and retail venues. The mayor said he wants domestic tourism to be a central focus in London’s drive…
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18 FebruaryTrade Associations
UKH urges industry to ‘send a message’ to gov ahead of March Budget
UKHospitality (UKH) is calling on businesses in the hospitality sector to “send a message” to the government by supporting a campaign to secure further financial support ahead of Rishi Sunak’s budget announcement next month. The trade association has garnered support for the campaign from leaders in the industry, including representatives…
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17 FebruaryApps & Technology
Feast It partners with UK restaurants for new meal kit platform
Events booking platform Feast It has partnered with a number of the country’s leading restaurants and caterers to launch Feast It Deli, a new gourmet meal kits platform designed to support the hospitality industry through the pandemic. The Deli has already partnered with groups including Pizza Pilgrims, Lima London and…
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17 FebruaryCafes and Coffee Shops
Hummingbird Bakery bought out of administration
The Hummingbird Bakery, a London-based bakery chain, has announced that it has been acquired by Acropolis Capital. The American-styled bakery group has been bought through a pre-pack administration process, securing its ongoing operation in Notting Hill, South Kensington, and Spitalfields. Through the acquisition, the group has protected over 60 jobs,…
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16 FebruaryCatering Companies
Searcy’s named catering partner at Royal College Surgeons of England
One of the UK’s oldest events caterer and restaurateur, Searcys, has announced it has been appointed the new catering partner for the Royal College of Surgeons of England. From May 2021, Searcys will commence providing hospitality services for the RCS for the next seven years. It said it will provide…
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9 FebruaryCafes and Coffee Shops
Creams seeks to expand franchise operations
Dessert café brand Creams has announced it is seeking like-minded franchise partners to further roll-out its franchise operation nationwide. Key development areas that have been identified by the group include The Midlands, Yorkshire, North East, North West and Scotland. The “tried and tested” operation, with its own Gelato factory and…
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5 FebruaryRestaurants
Shake Shack partners with Deliveroo for ‘delivery only’ hub in Cambridge
Fast food restaurant Shake Shack has partnered with Deliveroo to open its first “delivery only” venue in Cambridge. The hub is set to open on 9 February and will operate from 12:00PM to 10:45PM, seven days a week. To celebrate the launch Deliveroo has offered customers free delivery until 14…
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