London

Pubs to stay open later as part of VE 80 celebrations

Prime minister Keir Starmer has ordered pubs and bars across the country to be able to keep serving until 1am…

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Today’s news in brief – 16/04/25

Big Mamma Holdings has seen its turnover rise 10% to £44m in 2024. According to the group’s filings at Companies…

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Big Mamma Holdings FY profits rise 10% to £44m

Big Mamma Holdings, a subsidiary of France-based Italian restaurants operated by Big Mamma Group, has reported that company turnover saw…

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Spring Street Pizza to open in London at the end of April

New restaurant Spring Street Pizza by Michelin-star chef Tom Kemble is set to open in London’s Borough on 29 April. …

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Is it time to rethink restrictions around outdoor dining spaces?

During the pandemic when hospitality businesses were struggling as a result of social distancing restrictions, outdoor dining was a saviour…

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Today’s news in brief – 14/04/25

The NTIA has issued an urgent open letter calling for support for alfresco dining and nightlife revival, addressed to the…

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NTIA pens open letter calling for alfresco dining support

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has issued an urgent open letter to the chief executives and leaders of all…

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Today’s news in brief – 10/04/25

Cooks Coffee has seen store sales rise 26.4% to £35.1m in the year to 31 March 2025, with fourth quarter…

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Company of Cooks extends RCP partnership in new £10m deal

Company of Cooks has extended its partnerships with the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and its London event venue, RCP…

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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…

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