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Small firms in the UK are spending an average of £14,000 per year on complying with regulations, despite government initiatives to cut red tape, finds a new survey from the Forum of Private Business (FPB).
A growth in cocktails, premium drinking venues and the rise of the Weekend Millionaire has fuelled growth of the spirits market, which is largely driven by premium brands.
Catering group Elior UK has opened a new brasserie in Greenwich, which it hopes will help plug the gap in the area for mid-class establishments serving high-quality food.
Hotels across Europe have seen occupancy and rates increase over the past six months, as business and leisure demand continues to improve, according to recent data from the hotel market consultancy STR.
Scottish hospitality and leisure operator G1 Group has announced it is creating a new company that will enable it to broaden its coverage of the leisure market in Edinburgh.
Brighton's original boutique hotel Blanch House has re-opened under new ownership following two months of refurbishment work.
Fast-casual restaurant group Giraffe has announced an annual increase in turnover of £4.9m to £34.4m for the year to 27 March 2011.
Lancaster London is aiming to be the best banqueting venue in the UK following a £10m overhaul of its banqueting suites and kitchens.