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Friday five: the weeks top stories

Friday five: the weeks top stories

23-Jan-2026

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By Samira Gover

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Why this Taiwanese restaurant group has branched out into Cantonese food

Why this Taiwanese restaurant group has branched out into Cantonese food

22-Jan-2026 | By Samira Gover

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Rachel Reeves leaves restaurants in the cold as only pubs set to benefit from business rates U-turn

Wren Pubs acquires freehold of two London sites following strong trading performance

Daisy Green reports ‘robust’ trading as revenues climb

Uncorked: Anna Patrowicz

Third Time Lucky as Dion Wyn Jones Wins National Chef of Wales 2026

Boparan Restaurant Group CEO departs as new managing director is appointed

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Uncorked: Anna Patrowicz

Uncorked: Anna Patrowicz

23-Jan-2026 By Joe Lutrario

Drinks rethink: What restaurants can learn from Dry January

Drinks rethink: What restaurants can learn from Dry January

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Latest opening: Dover Street Counter

Latest opening: Dover Street Counter

20-Jan-2026

From flavour to feasibility: The McCain chef guiding tomorrow’s street food entrepreneurs

From flavour to feasibility: The McCain chef guiding tomorrow’s street food entrepreneurs

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Comebacks, Old Fashioneds and late nights: 11 restaurant trends for 2026

Comebacks, Old Fashioneds and late nights: 11 restaurant trends for 2026

Casual Dining

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Daisy Green reports ‘robust’ trading as revenues climb

Daisy Green reports ‘robust’ trading as revenues climb

23-Jan-2026

Boparan Restaurant Group CEO departs as new managing director is appointed

Boparan Restaurant Group CEO departs as new managing director is appointed

22-Jan-2026

Individual Restaurants begins expansion of its Forbici pizzeria brand

22-Jan-2026

Fine Dining

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Wren Pubs acquires freehold of two London sites following strong trading performance

Wren Pubs acquires freehold of two London sites following strong trading performance

23-Jan-2026By Joe Lutrario

Uncorked: Anna Patrowicz

Uncorked: Anna Patrowicz

23-Jan-2026By Joe Lutrario

Why this Taiwanese restaurant group has branched out into Cantonese food

Why this Taiwanese restaurant group has branched out into Cantonese food

22-Jan-2026By Samira Gover

York’s Pairings Wine Bar announces departure from Castlegate after 10 years

York’s Pairings Wine Bar announces departure from Castlegate after 10 years

21-Jan-2026By Joe Lutrario

QSR & Street Food

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Simple Health Kitchen chooses Fitzrovia for second London location

Simple Health Kitchen chooses Fitzrovia for second London location

21-Jan-2026By Joe Lutrario

Bunsik set to open second Manchester location at Trafford Centre

Bunsik set to open second Manchester location at Trafford Centre

21-Jan-2026By Samira Gover

Sandwich Sandwich offers free meals to people struggling to make ends meet

Sandwich Sandwich offers free meals to people struggling to make ends meet

21-Jan-2026By Samira Gover

Yard Sale Pizza chooses East Finchley for sixteenth London site

Yard Sale Pizza chooses East Finchley for sixteenth London site

21-Jan-2026By Samira Gover

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