Northern Ireland launches inquiry into VAT levels for hospitality and tourism sectors
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee is undertaking an inquiry into the taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland.
Archives for July 10, 2026
Lima to host The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 will be hosted in Peru later this year, it has been revealed.
Technology
Lolly launches AI-enabled customer hub
Hospitality technology specialist Lolly has launched a new online customer hub designed to give operators easier access to product guidance, training resources and support content.
Nikkei restaurant Bamboo Mat to open second London site
Japanese/Peruvian restaurant Bamboo Mat will be the latest restaurant to join Canary Wharf’s burgeoning dining scene.
It’s coming home: England’s World Cup matches lead to 16% rise in takeaway orders
England’s World Cup matches are leading to a surge in takeaway orders, according to delivery platform Just Eat.
Fowl play: Morley’s fried chicken promo deemed to break new HFSS ad rules
An advert by south London chicken shop chain Morley’s has fallen foul of the Government’s new HFSS ad restrictions.
Latest opening: Langosteria London
Langosteria London marks the UK debut of the globally recognised Milanese seafood restaurant group, bringing its Italian fine dining concept to The OWO in Whitehall Place.
Friday five: the week’s top stories
A new restaurant from the Dorian team, Coq d’Argent’s relocation, and a map identifying female-led hospitality businesses are among this week’s most-read stories.
Pret doubles down on Dubai-style flavours
Pret a Manger is continuing to lean into the popularity of Dubai-style food and drink with a new range for summer.
Cornish Bakery reveals locations for next four sites
Cornish Bakery will open sites in Wells, Witney, Shrewsbury, and Guildford this year, with more in the pipeline.
London coffee chain Rosslyn hits double figures with Cheapside launch
City of London speciality coffee group Rosslyn has launched a coffee shop on Cheapside, bringing its total number of sites in the Square Mile to 10.