CareerCareer story, 16 October
Wetherspoon signs the Ask for Angela national venue pledge
The chain joins more than 3,000 venues on the scheme's map, giving guests a discreet way to ask staff for help.
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CareerCareer story, 16 October
Hospitality commits to 100,000 job starts for young people
UKHospitality and major employers are partnering with government to create paid jobs, training and work experience for 18- to 24-year-olds who are NEET.
CareerCareer story, 16 October
Urban Pubs puts £1m into a third Bat & Ball in the City
Bat & Ball City opens at Tower Hill on 25 November, adding an 8,500 sq ft sports-and-entertainment pub to Stratford and Covent Garden.
CareerCareer story, 16 October
Rules, London's oldest restaurant, is gifted to the National Trust
The Covent Garden institution keeps trading as normal, now as a commercial tenant of the charity, with rent going towards conserving the building.
CasualCasual story, 16 October
Vada Vada closes after five months on Wakefield Street
The queer-led Manchester bar and kitchen throws a farewell party on Friday 16 October, then shuts.
CasualCasual story, 16 October
Medlock Canteen is back: Side Street, from Friday 16 October
The all-day Manchester favourite reopens at the ABC Buildings with breakfast through dinner, and £1 from every bill for Eat Well MCR.
CasualCasual story, 16 October
An 80s cocktail bar is coming to Awesome Franks in West Jesmond
The Metro-station deli plans a neighbouring cocktail bar and a grassroots music room in the old Station Master's Room.