CareerCareer story, 31 October
Britain lost 977 licensed venues in a year, nearly 19 a week
NIQ's latest Hospitality Market Monitor puts the total at 98,319 sites, with casual dining shrinking fastest and hotels edging up.
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CareerCareer story, 31 October
London lifts PPHE to 5.8% revenue growth and 83% occupancy
The Park Plaza and art'otel owner grew revpar 6.6% in the third quarter and says the demand has carried into Q4.
CareerCareer story, 31 October
Crazy Bear hotels close in second administration and are sold to Brakspear
The Stadhampton and Beaconsfield hotels shut with around 130 jobs affected, as the freeholds go to the pub group for refurbishment.
CareerCareer story, 31 October
The Belfry opens a paid Chef Academy from commis to Level 4
The resort near Birmingham has four funded apprenticeship routes with weekly paid training hours, and applications are open now.
CareerCareer story, 31 October
A Prestwich chippy is asking customers to stop ordering cod
Chips @ No.8's owner shared the maths on a £144 box of fish and says haddock and coley keep him trading.
CasualCasual story, 31 October
The Dolphin in Tynemouth is back after a full refurbishment
A new family team has relaunched the North Tyneside local with refreshed rooms, a new kitchen menu and space for private parties.
CasualCasual story, 31 October
Heytea opens a two-storey tea lab on Shaftesbury Avenue
The Chinese tea brand's new West End flagship adds an ice cream parlour and three drinks and bakes you can only get in the UK.