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Latest opening: Margo

The team behind Glasgow restaurant Ox and Finch have opened their latest restaurant in Scotland's second city.

Starbucks buys UK franchise group 23.5 Degrees

Starbucks has expanded its portfolio of company-operated stores with the purchase of 23.5 Degrees.

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The Mezz at Manchester’s AO Arena turns to state-of-the-art technology to deliver elevated elegance and luxury for a premium guest experience

The Mezz, a new suite, premium bar and restaurant, opened in March 2024, at the AO Arena in Manchester, as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations. The new and exclusive, members-only experience promises to “take guests above and beyond the show,” with...

Bella Italia returns to expansion trail with new Bristol outpost

Bella Italia is returning to the expansion trail this month with the opening of its fourth restaurant in Bristol at Aspects Leisure Park in Longwell Green.

Itsu expands retail offering with new sushi range in Tesco

Itsu expands retail offering with sushi range

Asian-inspired fast food chain Itsu has broadened its retail offer with the launch of a new chilled sushi range in Tesco.

Speculation grows at possible NI rise for employers in Budget

PM and Chancellor hint at possible NI rise for employers

Speculation is growing that the Government is preparing to raise National Insurance contributions (NICs) for employers in its forthcoming Budget.

Luxury Lancashire hotel Northcote and Michelin-starred restaurant goes up for sale

Northcote hotel and restaurant goes up for sale

Luxury Lancashire hotel Northcote Manor has been put on the market.

Vietnamese Kitchen heads to Borough for fourth Kêu site

London-based group Vietnamese Kitchen is to open a fourth site under its Saigon street food brand Kêu next month in Borough.

Santo Remedio expands to Marylebone for third London restaurant

London-based Mexican restaurant group Santo Remedio is to open a third site in the capital next month in Marylebone.

Charlie McVeigh and Gavin George join The Revel Collective as non-executive directors

Industry investor Charlie McVeigh has joined the board at The Revel Collective as non-executive director alongside former Laine Pub Company CEO Gavin George.

“In this current climate, no-one is bulletproof” – Glynn Purnell closes flagship restaurant after 17 years

Glynn Purnell has said he is ‘heartbroken’ after closing the doors to his Michelin-starred Birmingham restaurant Purnell’s after 17 years trading.

The Dorchester chef Tom Booton on becoming an ambassador for the Farm Africa charity

Tom Booton: “All producers getting a good deal should be an important part of our food system”

The chef behind The Grill by Tom Booton on becoming an ambassador for Farm Africa, a UK-based charity that works with farmers to unlock the transformative potential of sustainable and effective agriculture.