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Hospitality 'unreservedly welcomes' extension to commercial eviction ban

The lease forfeiture moratorium, which prevents the repossession of commercial premises if businesses are unable to pay their rent due to the pandemic, has been extended until March 2022.

Bodega Rita’s finds new home in Clerkenwell

Global deli and sandwich store Bodega Rita's has found a new London home on Cowcross Street in Clerkenwell and is set to launch later this month.

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Why sustainability and provenance are vital ingredients

Tom Cenci’s residency at Borough Market’s Stoney Street sees the former Duck & Waffle and Loyal Tavern chef get creative with locally sourced and sustainability driven ingredients, including grass-fed Irish beef.

Latest opening: SUMI

The new restaurant from Endo Kazutoshi is more informal than his high-end Endo at Rotunda, but the quality remains sky high.

Westminster and The Crown Estate unveil plans for 'pedestrian piazzas' in Oxford Circus

Oxford Circus will be transformed into two, 'pedestrian-friendly piazzas' as part of plans unveiled by Westminster City Council and The Crown Estate today (16 June).

Making his mark: Steven Edwards to double down at Etch

Steven Edwards is to expand his Hove flagship Etch into a neighbouring building to create a much larger restaurant that will incorporate a standalone subterranean cocktail bar.

How I Got Here: Tim Thornton

The founder of the newly launched Base Face Pizza in London's Hammersmith on swapping life as a jazz musician for a career in restaurants.

Lease forfeiture moratorium to be extended until 2022

The ban on commercial evictions introduced during the pandemic is set to be extended until 2022.

Rohit Ghai to head up IKSHA 360 in Qatar

Kutir chef patron Rohit Ghai has partnered with Qatar-based hospitality group Fork & Knife to head up Indian fine dining restaurant IKSHA 360 in Doha.

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Lunar Pub Company to open Ganymede in South Kensington in September

Lunar Pub Company, which owns The Hunter’s Moon pub in South Kensington, has confirmed that it will open its second London location in September.

Scottish hospitality faces 'another lost summer' as lockdown easing set to be paused

Scotland's hospitality sector is bracing itself for 'another lost summer' after it was announced the nationwide easing of Covid-19 restrictions will likely to be pushed back by three weeks.

YO! prepares for London listing

YO! is changing its name to The Snowfox Group as it makes plans for a stock market listing.

Il Borro’s UK debut to open in September

Il Borro Tuscan Bistro will make its UK debut in September with the launch of a 220-cover restaurant that follows openings in Tuscany and Dubai.

Just Eat Takeaway.com completes purchase of US food delivery rival Grubhub

Just Eat Takeaway.com has announced that it has completed the US$7.3bn (£5.75bn) deal to acquire US food delivery company Grubhub.

Hospitality pleads for further financial support following 'Freedom Day' delay

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is facing urgent calls from the hospitality sector to extend 'crucial' financial support measures following confirmation of a four week delay to England's final lockdown easing.

Cue Point founders to launch social enterprise for refugees and immigrants

Cue Point founders Mursal Saiq and Josh Moroney are launching a restaurant-cum-social enterprise that will enable refugees and immigrants to learn about cooking, restaurant management and operations to create further diversity in the hospitality sector.