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Wednesday, 7 October 2026

A stone-built pub called The Admiral with For Sale and To Let boards on the front

Career story, 7 October

Christie & Co: 22% more pubs and restaurants came to market in the first eight months of 2026

The adviser's latest market review shows more deals, higher completion values and lenders competing harder, with wet-led pubs the most sought-after assets.

The green awning of The Ivy restaurant on West Street in London

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Career story, 7 October

The Ivy Collection's operator grows sales to £348m and trims labour to 38% of revenue

Troia UK Restaurants lifted adjusted EBITDA 6.5% to £65.9m and almost doubled pre-tax profit, before agreeing the sale of a controlling stake to Abu Dhabi's DIAFA.

A modern restaurant dining room with wooden tables set for service and empty grey chairs

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Career story, 7 October

No-shows are down 6%, says OpenTable, and diners will accept a £35 card hold

The booking platform's own research puts a no-show for two at £55.70 and finds reminders and deposits are what restaurants rate most.

Faulkner Street in Manchester's Chinatown with the Chinese arch and restaurant signs

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Career story, 7 October

A Manchester server ended up in A&E after a walkout: why your team should never chase

Noodle Alley in Chinatown says a young staff member was hurt trying to recover an unpaid bill. Here's how to brief your shift so a walkout stays a lost bill and nothing more.

Three steaming glass mugs of mulled wine on a bar

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Casual story, 7 October

Manchester's secret Christmas bar is back after three years, with £20 tickets

Miracle on Cross Street reopens under Salt Dog Slims from 19 November, with a drink on arrival, mince pies and a goody bag to take home.

A burger in a sesame bun with a plate of chips on a wooden table

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Casual story, 7 October

Newcastle and Gateshead burger spots make the British Burger Awards final

Meat:Stack, Lola Jeans, Wings 'N More and TikTok favourite 40 Ounce are among the North East names up for awards in November.

The Oval, a small street in Bethnal Green near Cambridge Heath, with parked cars and warehouse buildings

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Casual story, 7 October

Pardeh brings Iranian-inspired cooking to Cambridge Heath this autumn

Chef Yma Apa, once of Tehran Berlin and The Drunken Butler, returns to London at a new 42-seat restaurant on The Oval.