Hospitality thrives in London's West End
Hospitality businesses in London’s West End enjoyed strong trading last year, but competition for prime retail space could hamper future expansion, according to a new report.
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Apprenticeship programmes vastly oversubscribed, finds report
As National Apprenticeship Week kicks off, a new study has revealed that demand for apprenticeships is outstripping supply in England, and boosting the number of apprentices would provide a £4bn a year boost to the economy.
Last orders: Call to action as UK pub closures increase
The number of pub closures in the UK has risen from 26 to 28 every week, prompting yet more calls for another beer duty freeze and the introduction of a new ‘Pubs Watchdog’.
Jason Atherton unveils plans for Tower 42 restaurant
Chef and restaurateur Jason Atherton has unveiled plans for his first City restaurant, which will open on the site of Gary Rhode’s former eatery on the 24th floor of Tower 42 in May.
Marco Pierre White to open 50 new restaurants
Marco Pierre White has signed a major deal with a hotel development company which will see the ‘godfather of modern cooking’ roll out 50 branded restaurants across the UK and Northern Ireland over the next five years.
Amadeus to manage new River Avon venue
Event caterer Amadeus has won a £5m contract to manage the new Riverside Clubhouse in Stratford-upon-Avon.