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Fruity bonuses at ’Spoons

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The Ozempic effect: why smaller portions are reshaping London’s menus

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Technology will transform every hospitality business – and sooner than you think

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The Pizza Pilgrims deal is an exciting move for the industry’s much-loved journeymen

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Rates and VAT reform needed now to stem 'staggering' job losses

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Emotional intelligence: The new frontier in guest experiences

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Dynamic David Page scouts around for acquisition targets

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