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PizzaExpress to axe another 1,300 jobs after trade plummets

29-Oct-2020 By James McAllister

PizzaExpress is to axe a further 1,300 from across its UK estate following a decline in footfall since September and poor city centre trade.

Flat Iron heads to Marylebone

29-Oct-2020 By James McAllister

Flat Iron is to open its ninth London location next month on James Street in Marylebone.

London restaurateur calls for JSS review to help restaurants survive until December claim period

29-Oct-2020 By BigHospitality

A London restaurateur is calling for an urgent review of the Job Support Scheme (JSS) to help restaurants be able to pay their staff until claims can be made under the scheme.

Pret distances itself from founder Julian Metcalfe following lockdown comments

29-Oct-2020 By James McAllister

Pret A Manager has distanced itself from founder Julian Metcalfe after he caused outrage by urging the Government not to introduce another lockdown to save a ‘few thousand lives’.

G-A-Y owner 'not giving up' after court refuses to let curfew legal challenge go ahead

29-Oct-2020 By James McAllister

The owner of London’s G-A-Y nightclub in Soho has 'decided not to give up' after a court refused permission for his legal challenge against the 10pm curfew to go ahead.

How I Got Here: Stephen Tozer

29-Oct-2020 By James McAllister

Stephen Tozer is the co-founder of London-based kebab restaurants Le Bab, Maison Bab and Kebab Queen.

Busaba CVA approved

29-Oct-2020 By Finn Scott-Delany

Busaba Eathai’s Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) has been approved, with an 81% majority of creditors backing the proposals.

Hospitality sector calls on Welsh Government for support

29-Oct-2020 By James McAllister

UKHospitality Cymru has written to members of the Welsh Government outlining proposals for the support of the country's hospitality businesses during the 'fire-break' lockdown and beyond.

Nottinghamshire to join Liverpool City Region, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and South Yorkshire in Tier 3

28-Oct-2020 By BigHospitality

Almost 800 pubs and 12 wine bars in Nottingham will be forced to close unless they can operate as restaurants serving substantial meals when Nottinghamshire moves into Tier 3 lockdown on Friday.

YO! continues its push into retail with new Co-op deal

28-Oct-2020 By BigHospitality

Sushi brand YO! is expanding its partnership with Co-op to supply its YO! To Go products in 160 stores nationwide.

Hoppers launches retail platform Cash & Kari

28-Oct-2020 By BigHospitality

Sri Lankan restaurant group Hoppers is marking its fifth birthday with the launch of E-commerce site Cash & Kari.

Just 1% of hospitality venues linked to NHS Test and Trace incidences, research finds

28-Oct-2020 By BigHospitality

Just 1% of hospitality venues across the UK have been linked to NHS Test and Trace incidences of Coronavirus, according to a survey conducted on behalf of the UK’s restaurant and pub trade bodies.

Tech Hub

Why back of house should be front of mind

28-Oct-2020 By BigHospitality

With so many systems and solutions available to help restaurants navigate the current pandemic, increase efficiencies and open up new revenue streams, never has back of house tech been so important.

Christmas bookings drop by 75% as a result of eating out restrictions

28-Oct-2020 By BigHospitality

Nearly half of restaurants, pubs and hotels have lost around 75% of festive bookings since the ‘rule of six’ and 10pm curfew began, according to a new survey.

Scottish hospitality businesses face '£3.5m shortfall' during circuit breaker

28-Oct-2020 By BigHospitality

Scotland’s restaurants and pubs will receive only £415,000 of Government support over the country’s three-week ‘circuit-breaker’ despite it costing business over £3.5m to close, the Scottish Hospitality Group (SHG) has claimed.