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Food critic Grace Dent and Fred Sirieix to appear on the latest series of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!

The Lowdown: restaurant stars on reality TV

By James McAllister

Food critic Grace Dent and maitre d' turned TV presenter Fred Sirieix are heading into the jungle for the latest series of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!

Friday five: the week's top hospitality stories

Friday five: the week's top hospitality stories

By Joe Lutrario

This week's most read news stories include Jamie Oliver admitting the model of his now defunct Jamie's Italian chain was 'wrong from day one' and the impending closure of the Michelin-starred Pensons.

Olive Tree Brasserie to open in Leeds

Olive Tree Brasserie to open in Leeds

By Restaurant

Greek restaurant group Olive Tree Brasserie will open its fourth site this month, with the brand planning further expansion across the north.

The Halal Guys to open in north London

The Halal Guys to open in north London

By Restaurant

US-founded fast casual chain The Halal Guys will open a site in London’s Wood Green, bringing its estate in the capital back up to two sites.

Joe & The Juice acquired by General Atlantic

Joe & The Juice acquired by General Atlantic

By Finn Scott-Delany

Joe & The Juice is set to be acquired by New York-based investment firm General Atlantic, with plans for growth across the US, Europe and the Middle East.

Edinburgh pizzeria Matto to launch third site

Edinburgh pizzeria Matto to launch third site

By James McAllister

Edinburgh-based Neapolitan pizza brand Matto will launch its third and largest site later this month in the Scottish capital’s Newington neighbourhood on the southside of the city.

Friday five: the week's top hospitality stories

Friday five: the week's top hospitality stories

By James McAllister

This week's top news stories include another new venture for Jeremy King, price hikes creating a new tier of 'hyper-luxurious restaurants', and BrewDog calling time on its Hawkes taproom.

Jamie Oliver and Jeremy King are two restaurateurs with something to prove

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Down but never out: I salute the comeback kings

By Stefan Chomka

Jamie Oliver and Jeremy King are two high-profile restaurateurs who could have called time on the sector after suffering setbacks, but both are back with something to prove.

Hospitality hit by ‘at home’ Christmas plans

Hospitality to be hit by ‘at home’ Christmas plans

By Joe Lutrario

Four out of ten consumers plan to spend less on socialising this Christmas with household budgets squeezed by high interest rates and sticky inflation impacting festivities this year, according to a recent survey from RSM UK.

Choosing a tipping system for restaurants

Ask the Experts: tipping

By Restaurant

Everything you need to know about tipping, including what the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act means for your business and the pros and cons of using tronc.

A look inside Hammersmith seafood restaurant Faber Yummy Collection

Latest opening: Faber

By Restaurant

The team behind pub group Yummy Collective has entered new waters with a seafood-focused restaurant.

The team behind London restaurants Crispin and Bar Crispin have taken on the old Oklava site to launch Bistro Freddie

Latest opening: Bistro Freddie

By James McAllister

The team behind London restaurants Crispin and Bar Crispin have taken on the old Oklava site to launch a new bistro concept.