David Cameron applauds UK curry industry for bringing country together
Prime Minister David Cameron has said that the British public’s love of UK curry restaurants is a ‘great example of our whole country coming together’.
Archives for December 2, 2014
Safestay secures lease for Holland Park hostel
Luxury hostel provider Safestay has secured a 50-year lease to open a 380-bed hostel in Holland Park, London in 2015.
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How to make the most of capital allowances
If you are in the hospitality sector and own a commercial property, you could be entitled to significant financial benefits due to a little known area of tax-relief called capital allowances. Mark Tighe, managing director of capital allowances...
Josh Katz to launch Berber & Q in spring 2015
Former Ottolenghi chef Josh Katz will open his first restaurant in Haggerston next spring – a Middle Eastern and North African grill house inspired by his travels across London, Marrakesh, Istanbul, Tel Aviv and New York.
Bridgepoint buys ASK and Zizzi for £250m
Bridgepoint, the private equity backer of Pret A Manger, has secured a deal with the Gondola Group to buy ASK Italian and Zizzi for c£250m.
Indian restaurant Praza by Pushkar to open in Birmingham
Indian fine dining restaurant Pushkar has announced the launch of a sister venue called Praza by Pushkar in Birmingham in the New Year.
New aparthotels for London and Liverpool
Serviced apartment provider Supercity has announced plans to open two new properties in London, while Epic Apart-Hotel has invested in a new Liverpool site.
Ramada brand to open 20 new UK hotels
US-based Wyndham Hotel Group has signed a development agreement with Lester Hotels Group Limited to open 20 Ramada hotels across the UK in the next 10 years.