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Hospitality accounts for nearly half of total jobs lost in the last year

Nearly half of all UK jobs lost in the last year were in hospitality, figures released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show.

Eataly finally set to make UK debut next week

Italian food hall chain Eataly has confirmed it will finally launch its long-awaited first UK site next Thursday (29 April).

Ashley Palmer-Watts launches delivery coffee business Artisan Coffee Co

Ashley Palmer-Watts has created a new delivery coffee business called Artisan Coffee Co.

Foodservice inflation likely to rise as sector reopens

Several months of falling food and non-alcoholic drinks prices are expected to come to an end as the hospitality industry reopens, the latest edition of the Foodservice Price Index from CGA and Prestige Purchasing reveals.

Steven Edwards to pop up at The Pass as Etch closes for refurbishment

Etch chef Steven Edwards will return to his former workplace South Lodge, in West Sussex, for an eight-week summer residency - Steven Edwards at The Pass.

Restaurants and pubs in Wales to be allowed to trade outdoors from next week

Restaurants and pubs and other hospitality businesses will be able to reopen for outdoor trading from next Monday (26 April).

'Hope on the horizon' as Northern Ireland Executive sets indicative dates for hospitality reopening

The Northern Ireland Executive has confirmed that outdoor hospitality settings will finally be able to unlock later this month.

Three Things Summit to support small and medium sized UK businesses

Current and former CEOs from some of the UK's best-known companies will come together and offer their advice to SMEs at this month’s Three Things Summit.

Wine-focused restaurant and bar heads for Oxford

Kent Barker is to launch a restaurant, wine bar and wine shop in Oxford’s Jericho area next month.

Adria Wu to launch new delivery concept

Chef Adria Wu is to launch a London-based, delivery-only concept that will serve as a sister brand to her six-strong natural food and juice bar group maple&CO.

Businesses face ‘rocky road to recovery’

Hospitality trade bodies UKH, BBPA and BII have called for Government to extend the business rates holiday for at least a further three months to allow businesses to get back on their feet.

Emma Woods to step down as Wagamama CEO

Wagamama chief executive Emma Woods has announced she plans to step down from the role and hand over to her internally appointed successor, Thomas Heier.

Leon sold to EG Group for £100m

Leon has been acquired by forecourt retailer and fast food operator EG Group in a deal reported to be worth up to £100m.

Macellaio RC secures new West End flagship

Roberto Costa’s inimitable steakhouse group Macellaio is to open its sixth London restaurant next month in the heart of Theatreland.

Tom Crowley named as Popeyes UK chief executive

US fried chicken brand Popeyes has appointed Tom Crowley as its UK chief executive.

Just one in four licensed venues trading in England after first week of outdoor service

Just under a quarter of England’s licensed premises have reopened for outdoor-only service since restrictions were eased last Monday (12 April), according to latest data from CGA and AlixPartners.

Flash-grilled: Raul Diaz

Sommelier Raul Diaz, whose new book Wine & Recipes was published last year, on his favourite food and drink pairing, why steak can be overrated, and being an amateur musician.