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

20-Apr-2021 By James McAllister

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

Ashley Palmer-Watts launches delivery coffee business Artisan Coffee Co

20-Apr-2021 By BigHospitality

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

How I Got Here: Kian Samyani

20-Apr-2021 By Joe Lutrario

The chef behind Persian restaurant Berenjak Kian Samyani on snowboarding, the person that influenced him the most and staying up all night playing computer games.

Foodservice inflation likely to rise as sector reopens

20-Apr-2021 By Joe Lutrario

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

20-Apr-2021 By Joe Lutrario

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

20-Apr-2021 By BigHospitality

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

Three Things Summit to support small and medium sized UK businesses

20-Apr-2021 By BigHospitality

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

19-Apr-2021 By Joe Lutrario

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

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

19-Apr-2021 By James McAllister

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

Businesses face ‘rocky road to recovery’

19-Apr-2021 By Finn Scott-Delany

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.

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How delivery-only kitchens are securing the future of hospitality

19-Apr-2021 By Charlie Farr

The global head of PKL Delivery Kitchens Charlie Farr on the rise of virtual restaurant brands and what to consider when launching one.

Adria Wu to launch new delivery concept

19-Apr-2021 By James McAllister

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.

Emma Woods to step down as Wagamama CEO

19-Apr-2021 By James McAllister

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.

Tom Crowley named as Popeyes UK chief executive

19-Apr-2021 By BigHospitality

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

Leon sold to EG Group for £100m

19-Apr-2021 By Joe Lutrario

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