Wagamama warns of UK menu price rises in 2026
Pan-Asian chain Wagamama flags 'selective' menu price increases next year as labour and food costs rise. The move follows significant minimum wage hikes and NI changes. Read the full story.
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Wagamama to raise UK menu prices in 2026
Pan-Asian chain Wagamama warns of selective menu price increases next year as labour and food costs are set to rise by 4-5%. Find out how the National Minimum Wage hike and NI contributions are impacting your favourite restaurants.
US man's UK restaurant faux pas over 'please' and 'thank you'
An American living in the UK reveals the crucial restaurant manners he overlooked, sparking a transatlantic debate on service culture. Discover the etiquette divide.
Miller & Carter cancels 78 Christmas bookings
A popular steakhouse in Hockley Heath was forced to close on Christmas Day due to a kitchen fault, leaving dozens of families without their festive meal. Read the full story of the festive fiasco.
Record moving costs hit homeowners: 8 ways to save
UK moving costs have soared to a record average of £17,831. Discover eight expert-backed strategies to reduce your financial burden when buying and selling property.
Soaring Costs Force Closure of Beloved US Restaurants
Skyrocketing food, labour, and rent costs are forcing historic American restaurants to shut down permanently. Discover the human stories behind the closures and the industry's fragile future.
US BBQ Chain Ray Ray's Files for Bankruptcy
Beloved US barbecue chain Ray Ray's Hog Pit has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, closing half its locations. Rising food costs squeeze comfort-food staples nationwide. Read the full story.
Burger Chain Closes 72 Stores as Beef Costs and Prices Bite
Jack In The Box is shuttering dozens of locations as rising beef costs and customer frustration over prices take a severe toll. Read the full analysis of the fast-food chain's financial crisis.
2025 on track to be UK's hottest year ever
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
TGI Fridays UK files for administration again
The UK operator of TGI Fridays has filed to appoint administrators for the second time in December, seeking a rescue deal for its 49 restaurants and 2,000 staff. Read the latest on the chain's future.
Rick Stein's London festive menu reviewed: Three-word verdict
Our reporter tried Rick Stein's only London restaurant in Barnes for its festive set menu. Discover if the fish legend's Thames-side spot lives up to the hype and what three words sum it up.
TGI Fridays UK at risk of administration
The TGI Fridays restaurant chain in the UK is on the brink of administration, putting 49 high street branches at risk. Get the latest updates on this breaking business story.
Lilibet's Mayfair: Ross Shonhan's Gilded Seafood Haven
Discover Lilibet's, the lavish new Mayfair restaurant by Ross Shonhan. Featuring sublime seafood, a £34 set lunch, and high-camp glamour. Book your table now.
Family finds travelling world cheaper than UK rent
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
Pep Guardiola's Manchester restaurant Tast closes
Tast, the Catalan restaurant backed by Pep Guardiola, has closed its doors in Manchester after seven years, citing challenging trading conditions and rising costs. Read the full story.
US Restaurant Staff: Immigrant Kitchen Workers Speak Out
A powerful new report reveals the harsh realities for immigrant restaurant staff in the US, detailing exploitation and the fight for fair treatment. Read their stories.
Woman steals £200 of langoustines from Chelsea restaurant
A woman was caught on CCTV stealing £200 worth of langoustines from outside the Michelin-starred Elystan Street in Chelsea. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
Pub chain raises menu prices over £130m cost surge
Mitchells & Butlers increases menu prices by 3.2% to offset soaring steak costs and wage bills. Pre-tax profits rose 20% to £238m. Read the full analysis.
Restaurateur Kim Stephen Dies After Mental Health Battle
Kim Stephen, co-founder of Light Years restaurant, tragically dies at 40. His fiancée urges men facing mental health struggles to seek help. A legacy of creativity and community.
Vietnamese Restaurant Reopens After Health Violations
PhoLove restaurant in California reopened after health inspectors found cockroach infestations and employees smashing meat on sidewalks. Read the shocking details.
Couple's restaurant sex during burglary caught on camera
A couple broke into an Arizona restaurant, got distracted and had sex in full view of security cameras before stealing cash and liquor. Read the bizarre details of this brazen crime.
Nando's Announces 14 New UK Restaurant Locations
Nando's is accelerating its UK expansion with 14 new restaurants planned by February 2026. Discover the full list of locations and the financial results driving this growth.
Major US Restaurant Chain Files for Bankruptcy
M&M Custard LLC, a major Freddy's franchisee, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing soaring food and labour costs. Discover the full story behind the financial collapse.
Hawthorne by the Sea Closes After 78 Years
Hawthorne by the Sea, a family-run Massachusetts institution, has served its final meal after 78 years. The community mourns the loss of a landmark that hosted presidents and locals alike.
Restaurant heir faces threats charge after bomb blast
Evan Glusman, son of Piero's Italian Cuisine founder, accused of threatening calls on same day as explosion. Police arrest separate suspect in blast investigation.
Gordon Ramsay's restaurant removes mobster mugshots after backlash
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay faces criticism after his Boston restaurant displayed mugshots of notorious gangsters, forcing a swift removal following customer complaints about glamorising organised crime.
Highgate Italian restaurant gets zero-star hygiene rating
An exclusive North London Italian eatery faces customer exodus after environmental health inspectors deliver scathing zero-star verdict, uncovering multiple hygiene failures in shocking report.
Tuk-tuk driver avoids jail after £31k wine theft spree
A Westminster tuk-tuk driver who orchestrated an audacious £31,000 theft spree targeting champagne and fine wine from London's most exclusive restaurants has walked free from court in a surprising verdict.
Elliott Wright sells restaurant after fire and financial woes
Former TOWIE star Elliott Wright announces sale of his Marbella restaurant Olivia's La Cala after devastating fire and mounting business challenges in emotional social media revelation.
Outback Steakhouse closes multiple UK restaurants
The popular Australian-themed chain Outback Steakhouse is shutting down several restaurants across Britain, joining other casual dining brands facing economic pressures.
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