Viral bakery chain Get Baked is shutting its Headingley, Yorkshire shop on February 28. Founder Rich Myers cites soaring rent and personal lease guarantees as the cause. Read the full statement.
Two new DWP benefits, the Crisis Payment and Housing Payment, launch on April 1, 2026. Thousands of low-income households across England could be eligible for support from the £1bn Crisis and Resilience Fund. Learn more about the eligibility criteria and
Three Pembrokeshire holiday parks have been acquired for nearly £17m out of administration. Savills managed the sales to new leisure operators. Discover the details.
TGI Fridays has shut 16 UK restaurants permanently, resulting in over 450 job losses. A rescue deal saves 33 other sites. Get the full story on the chain's administration.
TGI Fridays UK has closed 16 restaurants after entering administration, resulting in 456 redundancies. A rescue deal saves 33 sites and 1,384 jobs. Read the full story.
Over 2,000 UK hospitality venues, including 540 pubs, could shut in 2026 due to Labour's business rates overhaul. Industry warns of a sector in crisis. Read the full analysis.
Keystone Brewery Group, owner of Black Sheep and Fourpure beers, is on the brink of collapse again, threatening 190 jobs. Rising costs and falling demand hit the industry.
The major restaurant chain TGI Fridays has entered a pre-pack administration, saving 33 sites but immediately closing 16 branches. See the full list of closures and the impact on jobs.
Family restaurant chain TGI Fridays shuts 16 UK outlets immediately after entering administration, with 456 redundancies. A rescue deal saves 33 sites. Read the full story.
The hit BBC drama Industry adds four major stars, including Ted Lasso's Toheeb Jimoh, for its fourth season. Discover the new plot and cast details here.
A Staffordshire pub outlines three key demands to save UK pubs from an 'unfair tax burden' as the government hints at a budget U-turn on business rates. Support your local.
UK high street businesses urge the government to expand business rate relief beyond pubs. Hotels, pharmacies, and retailers face crippling hikes of up to 140%. Read why sector leaders call for fundamental reform.
Jamie Oliver confirms the first UK location for his Jamie's Italian relaunch in London's Leicester Square, set for February 2026, with plans for up to 40 new sites.
Bristol hoteliers express cautious optimism for 2026, citing major events and stable Q4 2025, while navigating challenges like the April living wage increase. Discover the sector's outlook.
The president of the National Federation of Fish Friers warns traditional chippies may disappear within five years due to rising costs and falling customers. Discover why.
The Revel Collective, owner of Revolution and Revolucion de Cuba bars, sets a January 9 deadline for bids as it fights to avoid collapse. Read the latest on the Birmingham hospitality scene.
Retail and hospitality businesses face a 'toxic cocktail' of rising costs from April 2026, with experts predicting a significant uptick in restructurings and insolvencies across the UK.
New figures reveal 366 pubs in England and Wales were lost for good in 2025. Industry leaders warn of a 'drastic' situation and call for urgent government action to save community hubs.
The government has postponed controversial tax reforms for Employee Car Ownership Schemes (ECOS) until 2030 following fierce opposition from the UK automotive industry. Read the full details.
A stark report warns thousands of UK and European automotive jobs are at risk in 2026 due to falling sales, tariffs, and Chinese competition. Discover the full story and where new jobs are being created.
A Gloucestershire pub slams Chancellor Rachel Reeves's 'war on business' as new tax rules force a 20% price rise and staff cuts. Read the landlord's stark warning.
Pub is the Hub, founded by King Charles, leads industry fury over Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget, warning of a tenfold business rates hike for community pubs. Read the full story.
The Hooters restaurant on Liverpool's Water Street will close permanently on January 11, 2026. The director cites a tough year and plans for a new, more inclusive concept. Read more.
Wagamama confirms it is considering selective price increases for 2026, citing rising staff and supply costs linked to government wage policy. Read the full details and customer reaction.
Lewis Collinson, 38, admitted theft after withdrawing £26,700 in cash and selling a company van. He received an 18-month suspended sentence. Read the full court details.
Discover four Birmingham pubs brought back to life in 2025, from The Anchor to The Gunmakers Arms, offering hope amidst a challenging year for the hospitality sector.
TUC leader Paul Nowak urges the Government to prioritise living standards in 2026, warning of political consequences. Survey reveals one in five skip meals daily.
Billionaire inventor Sir James Dyson argues the UK has lost its passion for making things, urging government and public to reignite manufacturing to create wealth and jobs.
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker reveals investor interest in new Black Country film studios, building on Digbeth's success with Peaky Blinders and the BBC. Discover the region's growing screen industry.
A publican warns new business rates could cost his family firm £62,000 annually, with industry leaders fearing widespread closures. Read the full story.