Government confirms pub business rates support package
The Government has unveiled a business rates support package it says will save the average pub an additional £1,650 in 2026/27 as it “backs British pubs”.
Archives for January 27, 2026
The Revel Collective split and sold in pre-pack administration
The Revel Collective has been split and sold as part of a pre-pack administration.
Latest opening: DakaDaka
Modern food from ancient Georgia is on the menu at this charming Mayfair restaurant.
Harneet Baweja: “Gunpowder is a London restaurant. I’m not going to transport you to India”
As the Indian restaurant celebrates its 10th birthday, its founder reflects on the mini empire (empire) he has created in the capital.
Lebanese restaurant KINZ set to launch in Notting Hill Gate
All-day Lebanese brasserie KINZ will open in Notting Hill Gate this spring.
Raz Helalat spreads his wings with first pub opening
Brighton-based restaurateur Raz Helalat has opened a food-led pub on the former site of his original Coal Shed restaurant on Boyce’s Street.
Just Eat launches ‘first-of-a-kind’ AI voice assistant
Just Eat has launched an AI-powered ‘delivery concierge’ service, which enables customers to voice order and be given personalised recommendations.
‘Robust turnaround’ at Prezzo Italian sees Brava grow EBITDA by 300%
Brava Hospitality Group has toasted ‘a strong set of trading results’ for 2025, underpinned by a ‘robust turnaround’ at Prezzo Italian.
IRO Sushi reports record trading year
QSR sushi brand IRO Sushi has reported a sales rise of almost a third in its latest financial results.
KFC announces nationwide launch of its Kwench drinks brand
KFC UK & Ireland has made its ‘Kwench by KFC’ speciality drinks range available across its UK restaurants.
The Devonshire named the UK’s best gastropub
Soho superpub The Devonshire has taken the top spot in the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list for 2026.