International confidence in the UK’s entrepreneurs is high, but a lack of innovation could dampen long-term trade prospects, according to new research published by Barclays. The study interviewed 1,350 business leaders around the world on their perceptions of British entrepreneurs and their experiences trading with UK scale-ups. Four fifths (78%) of overseas business … [Read more...]
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill set to open in Jurys Inn Oxford
Celebrity chef, Marco Pierre White, announces he will open his second restaurant in Oxford with his Steakhouse Bar & Grill concept. Located at the Jurys Inn on Godstow Road, the restaurant will be the 17th Steakhouse Bar & Grill to open in the UK, and follows the success of Marco’s New York Italian, which is located at the Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel. The … [Read more...]
Nine-year anniversary celebration sees Circo relocate to Seel street
The North West’s only Circus themed dinner show venue Circo is set to relocate to a new 7,000 sq. ft. property on Seel Street in Liverpool. Curtains will close for the final time in The Albert Dock on November 5 when the venue, famous for its unique dining and leisure experience, will move into the Brockbank and Mellor building at 17-19 Seel Street for the ‘next chapter in … [Read more...]
Luxury hotel creates children’s art competition to support charity
Aberdeen’s luxury hotel, The Chester Hotel, is inviting children to enter their art competition in order to raise money for people with cancer. The winning designs will be displayed at Maggie’s pop-up gallery, taking place at The Chester Hotel, on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th November. Guests will be invited to bid on the artwork, with all proceeds going to Maggie’s … [Read more...]
Tables turned on TLG’s senior team for National Waiters Day
Senior members of Thai Leisure Group (TLG), the operator of Thai restaurant brands Chaophraya and Thaikhun, swapped their suits for aprons to spend a day serving in front-of-house roles at its Glasgow and Liverpool sites on Thursday 20 October. The stunt, which was in aid of National Waiters Day, demonstrated the company’s commitment to promoting front-of-house and service … [Read more...]