The BTOM line? New Brexit import rules will hammer hospitality March 18, 2024 Border checks on fresh produce arriving from the EU will limit choice and push up prices for consumers, says Andrea Rasca The hospitality sector finds itself at a fork in the road. While the UK seemingly encourages free trade and a dynamic hospitality sector, incoming changes to how the country imports food from the EU [...]
Post-work drinks get more exciting as Europe’s largest karaoke bar opens in London March 14, 2024 Amateur vocalists across London are in for a treat as Europe's largest karaoke bar is set to open its first venue in the capital this spring.
Spring Budget 2024: Hospitality bosses urge Government for more relief before ‘doing irreversible damage’ February 29, 2024 Ahead of the Spring Budget, bosses across the UK’s troubled hospitality sector are piling fresh pressure on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to provide greater relief before “doing irreversible damage”.
Farringdon’s iconic Piano Works snapped up by listed bar giant February 20, 2024 Alan Lorrimer, founder of The Piano Works, said: "We now have the potential to expand The Piano Works and prove that customers across the country will love our immersive audience requested live music experience."
Why Britain needs a minister for pubs (and cheaper pints while we’re at it) February 20, 2024 Britain's pubs are not only essential for the economy, but also the national psyche; Britain must protect them, writes Emma McClarkin.
UK’s largest nightclub operator Rekom owed over £120m as it collapsed into administration and cut 470 jobs February 19, 2024 The UK's largest nightclub operator owed more than £120m as it collapsed into administration and cut almost 500 jobs before a rescue deal was agreed.
Spring Budget 2024: Tourist tax under review ahead of next week’s statement February 4, 2024 The so-called ‘tourist tax’ is under review ahead of the Spring Budget, according to reports, indicating the Treasury could ditch the policy.
Fighting cultural trends is no good – Manchester’s success shows hospitality must adapt to social changes February 3, 2024 It's no use burying our heads in the sand: a new generation and the scars of the pandemic have changed going-out habits forever. Greater Manchester is thriving because bars and clubs have responded to this, writes Sacha Lord
Square Mile and Me: The Ned’s Gareth Banner on his journey to silver service February 1, 2024 Each week we ask a City figure to take a trip down memory lane. Today, Gareth Banner, managing director at The Ned, talks history and hospitality in the Square Mile.
London O2 arena launches £7m members club with Qatar Airways rights deal January 24, 2024 London's O2 arena has launched a premium members club worth £7m, which Qatar Airways has bought the naming rights to.