CareerCareer story, 5 November
Wetherspoon like-for-like sales rise 8.2% as it targets up to 25 more pubs
Bar sales up 9.4% in the first 14 weeks, though growth eased over the latest five.
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Visitor Levy Bill reaches Parliament, with mayors able to charge for overnight stays
Ministers say rates will be a percentage of the room cost. UKHospitality wants a cap in law.
CareerCareer story, 5 November
Cask Marque will ask drinkers to check a pub's cellar rating before they go
A consumer campaign starts in early 2027. Here is what the rating looks at and where pubs slip.
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The Harp & Stripes puts Guinness and oysters inside Fenwick
A pop-up from Guinness, Newcastle United and Fenwick, open until January.
CasualCasual story, 5 November
Dave's Hot Chicken is opening a second North East site at Metrocentre
Nashville-style tenders and sliders, with a heat scale that ends in a waiver.
CasualCasual story, 5 November
Rudy's brings its Neapolitan pizza to Monton on 8 November
The 41st Rudy's opens at noon on Sunday, in a former furniture shop.
CasualCasual story, 5 November
El Gato Negro's little sister, El Gatito, opens at MediaCity on 6 November
Spanish small plates, giant focaccias and a lunch deal for £10.
CasualCasual story, 5 November
Bar Douro opens in Soho with a first for UK menus: Maronesa beef
Its third London restaurant is at 10 Greek Street, with half-price food for the first two weeks for some guests.
CasualCasual story, 5 November
Claude Bosi is heading back to Michelin House as Brooklands closes in January
The chef will close his Peninsula London restaurant and open a new project at the Bibendum building.