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Today’s news in brief – 23/01/25

Wetherspoon has reported that LFL sales rose 5.1% in the first half, having benefited from a 6.1% uplift in LFL sales for the main Christmas period between 16 December and 5 January. However, the pub group is bracing for debt levels to be in the range of £680m and £700m,…

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Simpsons up for sale as Andreas Antona announces retirement

Simpsons restaurant in Birmingham has been put up for sale for a leasehold price of £850,000 as owner Andreas Antona has announced his retirement. Antona stated that the sale would allow him to spend more time with his family and on other projects. He will continue to oversee the Cross…

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Today’s news in brief – 26/09/23

Brighton Pier Group reported a decrease in total revenues, falling from £17.3m to £16.2m in H1, primarily due to declining sales in its bar division. Ongoing inflationary pressures impacted operating margins, resulting in lower earnings compared to the previous year. EBITDA dropped from £3m to £1.4m, with a loss before…

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The RSC appoints new head chef for its Rooftop Restaurant

The Royal Shakespeare Company has appointed new head chef Iain Miller at the RSC’s Rooftop Restaurant, situated on the third floor of the Stratford-upon-Avon theatre.  Miller is already working on a brand-new pre theatre menu which launched yesterday (25 September), with further details to be announced.  With over 30 years…

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Hospitality joins forces to strive for fairer treatment from the gov

A group of hoteliers and restaurateurs fed up with the industry being “discriminated against, with disproportionate business rates”, came together at Nailcote Hall Hotel, Coventry in order to help push for change.  A meeting took place with CEO of UK Hospitality, Kate Nicholls and Midlands MP, Saqib Bhatti, to discuss…

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The Montagu Arms names new executive chef

The Montagu Arms, a boutique hotel in New Forest, has appointed Nathan Eades as the new executive chef of the hotel’s fine-dining restaurant, The Terrace. In his new role, Eades will be responsible for the development and execution of the hotel’s menus, for both The Terrace and Monty’s Inn, as…

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Food subscription boxes: are they worth it?

Whether it be HelloFresh, Gousto, Mindful Chef, Simply Cook, or one of the various others, food subscription services have skyrocketed in popularity over recent months and years. But what is the reason behind their success? And is it time for you to sign up?  In today’s day and age of…

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Bristol’s Casamia earns number one spot on Harden’s 2019 list

Michelin star restaurant Casamia in Bristol has come out on top in Harden’s Best UK Restaurants 2019 list. Based on a survey by 8,000 diners and 50,000 reviews, the Sanchez-Inglesias family’s restaurant was named the best out of 100 in the restaurant guide’s 28th annual poll. Casamia was ranked number two…

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