TGI Fridays closes 16 UK sites, 450+ jobs lost
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.
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16 TGI Fridays Restaurants Close with Immediate Effect
A major UK restaurant chain has closed 16 sites, resulting in 456 job losses. See the full list of affected locations and details of the administration deal.
Why Stratford-upon-Avon is the Best Market Town
Discover why Stratford-upon-Avon is the favourite West Midlands market town, blending Shakespearean charm with vibrant riverside markets and year-round attractions. Plan your visit today.
TGI Fridays Closes 16 UK Restaurants, Jobs Lost
TGI Fridays has entered administration, leading to the immediate closure of 16 UK restaurants and hundreds of job losses. Discover the full list of affected locations and the details of the rescue deal.
TGI Fridays UK shuts 16 sites, 456 jobs lost
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.
Guinness price hike confirmed for April
Diageo announces a 5.2% wholesale price increase for Guinness Draught from April 1, impacting pubs and drinkers. The move is blamed on rising business costs.
Rylan Clark becomes Jet2's 'Unofficial Head of Holidays'
Jet2 Holidays names TV star Rylan Clark as its unofficial head of holidays in a new 'mockumentary' campaign. Enter to win one of five seven-night getaways and other prizes.
540 UK pubs at risk from Labour business rates change
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.
Major UK brewery group faces collapse for second time
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.
TGI Fridays abruptly closes 16 UK restaurants
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.
TGI Fridays shuts 16 UK branches, 456 jobs lost
TGI Fridays has permanently closed 16 restaurants across the UK, resulting in 456 redundancies. See the full list of affected locations and the future of the chain.
TGI Fridays closes 16 UK sites, 450 jobs lost
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.
Sutton Coldfield's Victorian Tea Room: A 5-Star Escape
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Birmingham Hotel Bans Cameras in New Secret Club
Birmingham's Grand Hotel, famed for celebrity guests, launches Club 1879, a prohibition-style speakeasy where phone cameras are covered with tape. Discover the exclusive experience.
Thieves steal Birmingham bar table, wear it as hat
CCTV captures brazen thieves in Birmingham stealing a Madri table from Herbert's Yard, wearing it as a hat. The venue's humorous appeal for its return has gone viral. Read the full story.
Burger King launches two new Ultimate Philly Cheese burgers
Burger King launches two new cheesiest burgers, the Ultimate Philly Cheese Angus and Crispy Chicken, nationwide from January 13. Plus, details on a limited-time BOGOF deal and new sides.
Premier Inn owner hit with £35m tax blow from Labour budget
Premier Inn owner Whitbread warns of a £35 million business rates hit from Labour's Autumn Budget, as UK Hospitality reports 574 hotels at risk of closure. Read the full analysis.
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Seal Pups & Coastal Stays in Winterton-on-Sea, Norfolk
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Wetherspoons closes controversial motorway pub
The Hope & Champion at Beaconsfield Services, dubbed the UK's most controversial pub due to its M40 location, has permanently closed. Read the full story on the closure and the road safety debate it sparked.
Wendy Wu Tours Sale: Up to £1,680 Off for Solo Travellers
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Love Island All Stars 2026 Launch Delayed by Wildfires
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Wetherspoons 2026: New Bucks Pub & First Spanish Venue
JD Wetherspoons launches a new Buckinghamshire pub today and confirms its first overseas location in Spain for 2026. Full list of confirmed openings inside.
Wetherspoons' First Overseas Pub Opens in Spain Next Month
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McDonald's February Menu Leak Reveals Nine New Items
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Birmingham ranks 9th in Time Out's UK best places to visit
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Jules Verne's 2026 Small-Group Tour Collection Revealed
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Top 5 Jules Verne Tours for 2026 Revealed
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Restaurant Appeals for Help After Uninsurable Storm Damage
The Bracebridge restaurant near Sutton Park asks for volunteers after Storm Goretti caused uninsurable damage, forcing closure. Owners hope to reopen Wednesday with community support.
Mama Rumba Seeks Late-Night Alcohol Licence in Plymouth
Barbican Restaurants Ltd has applied to sell alcohol from 8am to 1am daily at Mama Rumba on Plymouth's Barbican. Residents have 28 days to submit representations.
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