All news articles for December 19, 2016

Sector leaders pen letter to PM highlighting key issues

19-Dec-2016 By Mark Wingett

More than 20 chief executives and business leaders from the UK’s leading eating and drinking­ out chains have penned a letter to the Prime Minister Theresa May asking her to “consider a reduction in VAT, extending transitional relief on business rates...

London restaurant fire under control after 140 people evacuated

19-Dec-2016 By Hannah Thompson

A fire at a restaurant and flats in London’s Dean Street – next to sites such as Burger & Lobster Soho, Ducksoup, and Tonkotsu ‒ has been brought under control after 140 people were evacuated.

Real Junk Food Manchester launches crowdfunding campaign

19-Dec-2016 By Sophie Witts

A food waste cafe headed up by a former Fat Duck chef has launched a crowdfunding campaign to open its first semi-permanent restaurant in Manchester.

Springboard to hold its first ever star-studded fundraising pantomime

19-Dec-2016 By Hannah Thompson

Industry charity Springboard is to hold Springderella, traditional pantomime in January, casting a host of high-profile names in the industry.

Malmaison founder to open Dakota hotels nationwide

19-Dec-2016 By Sophie Witts

Dakota - the boutique hotel group created by Malmaison founder Ken McCulloch - has revealed plans to open in all the UK’s major regional cities by 2021.

PubAid launches World’s Biggest Pub Quiz to fundraise for Prostate Cancer UK

19-Dec-2016 By Hannah Thompson

PubAid, the group that seeks to highlight UK pubs’ charity work, is to partner with Prostate Cancer UK to launch the World’s Biggest Pub Quiz.

Drake & Morgan plans 2017 expansion

19-Dec-2016 By Sophie Witts

London-based bar and restaurant group Drake & Morgan has announced plans to open a further three sites in 2017 following a rise in sales.

A year in hospitality: 2016 in pictures

19-Dec-2016 By Emma Eversham

As we approach the end of 2016, join us as we go on a pictorial journey through the biggest stories in hospitality this year.