The era of failed panda diplomacy is over. Now all we’re left with are lousy Confucius Institutes December 1, 2023 It’s the end of an era – the panda diplomacy era – as the couple’s ‘residency’ in the Scottish capital came to an end on Thursday.
London Underground journeys exceed pre-pandemic levels ahead of Christmas rush November 30, 2023 Passengers using the London Underground exceeded 4m last week, the highest recorded single-day figure since the start of the pandemic.
Mitchells & Butlers: All Bar One owner toasts ‘record year’ despite battling high costs November 30, 2023 All Bar One owner Mitchells and Butlers (M&B) said that like for like sales grew to a record 9.1 per cent during the full year, as the chain toasts a strong performance. The no frills dining and pub chain, which also owns Toby Carvery, said that adjusted operating profit increased by 17.6 per cent, despite [...]
Deliveroo is 50 per cent down on its offer price — can its first capital markets day turn the tide? November 29, 2023 Deliveroo is now 50 per cent down on its offer price after a return to dining out and Brits clamping down on takeaways knocked the firm off its perch.
‘A cruel blow’: Loungers boss bemoans Hunt’s lack of business rates support for larger firms November 28, 2023 The boss of Loungers has criticised chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s decision to not extend business rates relief to larger firms, describing it as a “cruel blow”. Speaking to City A.M, the chief of the casual dining chain, Nick Collins, said: “It’s going to add to the inflationary pressure, at a time when hospitality really struggled with [...]
Gaucho’s Martin Williams interviews England rugby star Simon Shaw November 27, 2023 Martin Williams, founder of M Restaurant and owner of Gaucho, invites former England rugby player Simon Shaw for lunch at his newly refurbished Gaucho City
This new hotel in an 1906 court offers amazing history close to London November 27, 2023 This new London hotel is well worth the short journey out of central for
Raffles London at the Old War Office review: Churchill had good taste November 27, 2023 Raffles has made Churchill's Old War Office a public space for the first time in the building's 100-plus years of history. Here's what it's like to stay the night
Russell Norman, the chef who made small plates and no reservations cool, dies from cardiac arrest at 57 November 24, 2023 Russell Norman, one of the UK’s best known chefs, has died of cardiac arrest aged just 57.
Banks profiting from rate rises boost luxury concierge firm Ten Lifestyle November 22, 2023 UK banks profiting from soaring interest rates has helped boost earnings at luxury concierge platform Ten Lifestyle to record levels, the firm said today. The firm, which counts Coutts and St James’s Place as clients, works with a host of corporate customers to help organise everything from hotel upgrades to reserving tables at top restaurants. [...]