Restaurant group goes into administration risking hundreds of jobs
Restaurant chain The Handmade Burger Co has gone into administration, putting hundreds of jobs at risk. A team from Leonard Curtis were appointed to the Midlands-based company, which has outlets across...
View ArticleO2 renews sponsorship of string of music venues in £70m deal
O2 has renewed its sponsorship of music venues across Britain in cities including Birmingham, Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester and Liverpool in a deal worth around £70m. The agreement sees the mobile phone...
View ArticleRugby league’s War of the Roses restarts over Elstone’s appointment
In a week when one of the world’s global sporting events kicks off, it has all kicked off in rugby league’s oldest rivalry – between the boardrooms of Lancashire and Yorkshire’s elite clubs. The...
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300 jobs saved as deal agreed for bar group
Bierkeller owner Burningnight has been bought out of administration, bringing Christmas cheer to more than 300 people whose jobs have been saved. Bierkeller Sites in Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool,...
View ArticleMichelin star chef to open restaurant at Grade I-listed venue
One of the UK’s best-known chefs has agreed terms to open a fine-dining restaurant in one of Coventry’s most historic buildings. Glynn Purnell, who holds a Michelin star at his eponymous restaurant in...
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4,500 jobs at risk as retailer and restaurant chains appoint administrators
Around 4,500 workers face losing their jobs after two national chains confirmed this afternoon they had fallen into administration. Retailer Brighthouse and restaurant chain Carluccio’s have been...
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UK City of Culture shortlist revealed
Bradford has been revealed as one of the four locations to make the shortlist for the UK City of Culture 2025. Alongside the West Yorkshire city, Nadine Dorries, Culture Secretary approved County...
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Restaurant chain ‘confident’ of rescue deal despite administration threat
The owner of burger chain Byron has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators but is confident it will secure a rescue deal for the business. Famously Proper filed the notice of intention...
View ArticleBristol’s long-awaited arena facing fresh delays
The long-awaited indoor arena in Bristol will not open until late 2025 or early 2026 the developers have confirmed. The venue, originally planned to open in 2024, will potentially now not hold its...
View ArticleNew venue to open for business at historic Gloucestershire estate
A popular Gloucestershire caterer is to launch a new catering hub. The Scenic Supper is launching the Roots + Seeds Kitchen Garden at The Old Kennels in Cirencester Park this spring. Roots + Seeds...
View ArticleMore than 270 staff made redundant as Flybe ceases trading
The administrators of Flybe have revealed that 276 employees have now been made redundant. Some of Flybe’s employees worked remotely and in Belfast and Exeter, but the majority of staff were based in...
View Article20 restaurants gain first Michelin star
20 restaurants were awarded their first Michelin star last night as the prestigious food guide served up its 2023 offering. There were also three restaurants awarded two Michelin stars – The Ledbury...
View ArticlePremier League clubs gamble that betting move will stop Government getting...
Football’s Premier League has voluntarily agreed to stop gambling companies advertising on the front of clubs’ matchday shirts in three years’ time. The move comes amid greater scrutiny on the role of...
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Expert review: ‘Properly pure, tense English sparkling’
Our second expert review comes from Tom Surgey, a wine presenter and consultant to the wine trade, including Artelium. Tom is a regular on telly, featuring on ITV’s Love Your Weekend and This Morning....
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Shake up your summer drinking with a delicious, chilled red
Shake up your summer drinking with a delicious, chilled red. As the weather is getting warmer, we’re starting to reach for the trusty rosé, but summer doesn’t have to mean banishing the red wine....
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Wilko’s a wake up for our dying high streets
A veteran of independent reviews into the future of Britain’s high streets has backed calls for a Royal Commission into the health of our towns and has told TheBusinessDesk.com that the collapse of...
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Top wine picks for your Christmas table
For this month’s expert review, we asked the Barrique team for their help to pick their perfect Christmas Wine. Edd, Jack and Liv gave us their top pick for the Christmas table… Jack, Sales Account...
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‘Not all fizz is equal’
Henry Columbine, MD, communications and co-head of regional offices at SEC Newgate, adds some bubbles to his Christmas hosting. The explosion in prosecco drinking in the UK over the last 15 years –...
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