Jamie's Italian to Return in 2026 After Collapse
Jamie Oliver is bringing back his popular Jamie's Italian restaurant chain in partnership with Brava Hospitality Group. The first new site opens in London's Leicester Square in spring 2026.
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Pub chains raise prices due to £130m cost surge
Mitchells & Butlers, owner of Toby Carvery and Harvester, warns of menu price increases averaging 3.2% after facing a £130 million extra bill. Find out what's driving the hikes.
Asha's Restaurant Returns to Selly Park Girls' School
Award-winning Birmingham restaurant Asha's delivered a hands-on cookery session to Year 11 pupils at Selly Park Girls' School, aiming to inspire future hospitality careers. Read about the successful community initiative.
Pub chain warns of menu price rises due to £130m costs
Mitchells & Butlers, owner of Harvester and Toby Carvery, faces £130m extra costs, forcing menu price hikes. CEO Phil Urban cites soaring beef prices and wage bills.
Wetherspoon's caps breakfast price rise at 20p
JD Wetherspoon's boss Sir Tim Martin vows a maximum 20p increase for its breakfast next year, despite soaring sector costs. Discover how hospitality faces inflation pressures.
TGI Fridays UK Future Uncertain Amid Strategic Review
The future of family favourite TGI Fridays in the UK is at risk as new owners appoint financial advisors. 2,000 jobs hang in the balance. Read the latest developments.
Birmingham hotelier warns of 'disastrous' tourist tax
A Birmingham hotel chairman brands the new tourist levy in the 2025 budget 'disastrous' for hospitality, fearing increased costs and administrative chaos.
Nigeria welcomes St Kitts and Nevis delegation
A senior delegation from St Kitts and Nevis has visited Nigeria following a historic visa-free travel agreement, signalling a new era of Afri-Caribbean cooperation. Discover the opportunities.
Pub chain sells 21 branches after rescue from collapse
RedCat Hospitality sells 21 pubs to Admiral Taverns, marking a strategic refocus on its managed pubs and rooms division just a year after being saved from collapse. Discover the details of the deal.
Nando's back in profit but warns on tax rises
Nando's reports £38.2m profit after years of losses but cautions Rachel Reeves' tax increases will challenge future performance. Read the full analysis.
New Nigerian fine dining restaurant opens in Birmingham
The historic Dogpool Hotel in Stirchley, Birmingham, has been transformed into Empress, a new Nigerian fine dining restaurant. Opening November 22, it aims to bring authentic flavours and a vibrant new chapter to the community.
Bulaya Chanda: African WWI Veteran to Skegness Star
Discover the incredible story of Bulaya Chanda, a Zambian WWI veteran who became a 1930s Skegness entrepreneur and performer. A new book reveals his remarkable life.
Wetherspoons Christmas menu launches with two items axed
JD Wetherspoon unveils its festive menu for 2025, featuring new dishes and meal deals. Discover what's new and which two popular items won't be returning this Christmas season.
Middletons Steakhouse Saved From Brink of Collapse
The popular Middletons Steakhouse & Grill chain has been rescued from administration, securing the future of its seven UK restaurants and preserving jobs for staff.
Middletons Steakhouse Saved, 159 Jobs Secured
Middletons Steakhouse & Grill rescued from administration by its shareholders, safeguarding all 159 jobs across its seven restaurants in England. Read the full story.
New £4m Irish Bar for Birmingham's Broad Street
The legendary Snobs nightclub owners are transforming the former Players Bar site into a multi-million pound Irish bar, set to open in early 2026. Discover the exciting plans for Birmingham's nightlife.
Stonegate considers sale of 1,000 UK pubs
Stonegate Group, owner of Slug & Lettuce, explores a potential £1bn sale of 1,000 pubs to tackle its £3bn debt. Discover the impact on Birmingham venues.
Family Luxury at Crete's Mirabello Bay Resort
Discover Mirabello Bay Luxury Resort in Crete - where five-star elegance meets family-friendly amenities including water parks, kids' clubs and authentic Cretan dining.
MPs call for VAT cut for hospitality sector
Cross-party group of 27 MPs urges Chancellor to cut VAT and reform business rates for pubs, hotels, and restaurants ahead of Autumn Budget to boost growth.
Reeves urged to scrap crippling alcohol tax hike
Wine and Spirit Trade Association calls on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to freeze alcohol duty as 4.5% hike could add £1 to bottle prices, fuelling inflation and hurting hospitality.
Abandoned Birmingham Hotel Reborn as Nigerian Eatery
The 1920s Dogpool Hotel in Stirchley reopens as Empress African Restaurant on November 22, bringing modern Nigerian cuisine and culture to Birmingham.
Natura Bisse partners with World's 50 Best Hotels 2025
Luxury skincare brand Natura Bisse becomes the inaugural official spa partner for the prestigious World's 50 Best Hotels awards, marking a milestone in premium hospitality collaborations.
Nigerian fine dining restaurant Chuku's comes to Birmingham
Discover Chuku's, Birmingham's first Nigerian tapas restaurant, bringing vibrant West African flavours and contemporary dining to the city's historic Jewellery Quarter.
Wetherspoons introduces 15p drink charge in pricing shake-up
JD Wetherspoons is rolling out a major pricing overhaul across its 809 UK pubs, introducing a flat 15p charge for certain drinks while reducing prices on others in a bold hospitality move.
Premier Inn Solihull Expansion Creates 30 Jobs
Whitbread announces significant expansion of Premier Inn in Solihull with new 81-bedroom hotel extension, bringing investment and employment opportunities to the West Midlands region.
WRU names new hospitality provider for Principality Stadium
The Welsh Rugby Union has appointed a new official hospitality provider for Principality Stadium events, marking a significant change for one of Cardiff's premier venues.
Pizza Hut UK operator owes £70m amid restaurant crisis
The company behind Pizza Hut's UK restaurants faces a financial crisis with nearly £70 million in debt, as the casual dining sector battles rising costs and changing consumer habits.
Birmingham pub rises from ashes with exciting revival
The Red Lion and Sun in Sutton Coldfield announces triumphant reopening after devastating fire, promising enhanced dining experience while preserving cherished community spirit.
Birmingham's Summerhouse Restaurant Closes After 14 Years
The acclaimed Summerhouse restaurant on Birmingham's canalside has closed permanently after 14 years, becoming another casualty of rising energy bills and supply chain pressures.
Birmingham pub makes desperate plea for community support
A beloved Birmingham city centre pub faces an uncertain future as rising costs threaten its survival, prompting landlords to make a heartfelt plea for community backing.
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