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Rishi Sunak: “My primary concern was protecting millions of jobs”

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has defended the Eat Out to Help Out scheme he introduced in August 2020 as chancellor saying it was created to save the livelihoods of millions of people.

Masterchef: The Professionals winner Tom Hamblet scores residencies with Exclusive Collection

Tom Hamblet will take up consecutive residencies at two Exclusive Collection properties in 2024 to celebrate his recent win on Masterchef: The Professionals.

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Poke House Case Study, Iconic Project Management

Iconic Project Management are proud to work with several restaurants across the UK, helping them achieve their objectives and ensuring they can open their new site, on time, on budget and on brief. We spoke to Director of Project Management, Darren Hewitt...

Los Mochis Notting Hill to launch six-seater omakase counter

Mexican-Japanese restaurant Los Mochis Notting Hill will launch a six-seat omakase concept early next year.

Gareth Ward on why his Ynyshir restaurant in Wales should probably be more expensive

Gareth Ward: “Ynyshir should probably be more expensive”

Gareth Ward has defended the heady price point of his high-reaching Ynyshir restaurant in Wales, which is currently ranked number one on Restaurant’s list of the top 100 restaurants in the UK.

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PROFESSIONAL CHEF TRAINING FROM THE UK’S LEADING CHEFS – THE FUTURE IS ONLINE WITH MACA

With the hospitality industry facing its greatest combined pressures in decades, chefs are under a huge responsibility to exceed diner expectations, justifying the cost of dining out with experiences that are memorable, and distinctive.

Founders of Birmingham-based pizzeria Smoke + Ash on their first year as restaurateurs

Smoke + Ash: “We think the whole concept of pizza can be pushed”

The founders of Birmingham-based pizzeria Smoke + Ash have learnt a lot in their first year as restaurateurs, and now they’re looking to parlay that knowledge into long-term success.

Owen Kenworthy named chef patron at Holland Park restaurant Julie's

Owen Kenworthy to oversee kitchen at Julie's

Owen Kenworthy has been named chef-patron at much-loved Holland Park restaurant Julie’s in preparation for its revival next spring.

The Lowdown: CosMc’s

McDonald’s is launching a spin-off brand that appears to have Starbucks and its ilk in its cross-hairs.

Boom Bap Burger opens third site

Burger mini chain Boom Bap Burger has opened its third London restaurant, in London's Leadenhall Market.

Nando’s tees up new UK openings as it reports ‘steady recovery’ to pre-pandemic sales and a return to operating profit

Nando’s tees up new openings as it reports ‘steady recovery’

Nando’s is in the process of opening 14 new UK restaurants having reported a ‘steady recovery’ to pre-pandemic sales and a return to operating profit in its latest accounts.

Fenix is the new Greek restaurant in Manchester from Tattu team

Latest opening: Fenix

The duo behind Tattu have launched their most ambitious (and expensive) project yet - a huge Greek restaurant in Manchester.

Westfield Stratford City to become home to the largest Wingstop in the UK

Wingstop UK is to open its largest site yet at Westfield Stratford City in London in early 2024.

Friday five: the week's top hospitality stories

This week's top news stories include reaction to the Government's new immigration plans, the UK’s 'largest' kebab house arriving in London, and the date for Michelin's 2024 star revelation ceremony.