London pub charges £12 'cakeage' fee for birthday cake
A London woman was left stunned after a Westminster pub slapped her with a surprise £12 'cakeage' fee for bringing her own birthday cake, sparking debate over hidden hospitality charges.
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Waitress confronts customer over zero tip in London restaurant
A London waitress went viral after publicly challenging a customer who left no gratuity. The heated exchange raises questions about tipping culture in UK hospitality.
Las Vegas Tourism Crisis: Visitor Numbers Plummet
Las Vegas faces unprecedented tourism decline as visitor numbers drop dramatically, hitting casinos, hotels and local businesses hard. Exclusive analysis reveals the economic impact on America's entertainment capital.
Smith & Wollensky Cancels Ohio Steakhouse Reopening
The renowned Smith & Wollensky steakhouse has unexpectedly cancelled its planned reopening in Ohio, choosing instead to focus on overseas growth in lucrative international markets.
Alan Carr supports Paloma Faith through emotional turmoil
Comedian Alan Carr reaches out to close friend Paloma Faith as she navigates personal struggles and professional challenges in the entertainment industry.
Lake Tahoe's Riva Grill Closes Amid Tourism Crisis
The iconic Riva Grill on Lake Tahoe's shoreline has been forced to shut down permanently, falling victim to California's worsening tourism decline and economic pressures.
Brisbane cafe faces boycott over staff treatment claims
Popular Brisbane establishment Clementine Cafe faces customer boycott after former employee Tiffany Wilkes exposes alleged poor working conditions and unfair treatment of staff members.
Gold Coast venue bans visible tattoos on staff
Exclusive: Burleigh Pavilion introduces strict tattoo ban for staff, sparking debate about discrimination and workplace policies in Queensland's hospitality industry.
UK restaurants adapt as customers drink less alcohol
Britain's dining scene is undergoing a dramatic transformation as restaurants adapt to declining alcohol sales with creative non-alcoholic menus and improved staff experiences.
London Italian restaurant group closes after 35 years
The iconic Italian restaurant group behind acclaimed London establishments like Notting Hill's Assaggi and Chelsea's La Famiglia is shutting down after three decades, citing changing consumer habits and economic pressures.
Razzoo's Cajun Cafe files bankruptcy amid chilli cost crisis
Popular Tex-Mex chain Razzoo's Cajun Cafe enters Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, blaming unprecedented chilli price increases and challenging economic conditions for its financial turmoil.
Alan Teulon: Hotel Visionary Who Transformed London Stays
Remembering Alan Teulon, the pioneering hotelier whose innovative approach redefined luxury accommodation in London and left an indelible mark on British tourism.
Salt Bae's London restaurant reports major financial losses
Celebrity butcher Nusret Gökçe's London steakhouse faces financial turmoil with significant losses, while his US operations downsize amid global business challenges.
Julia Roberts on Hollywood's male-dominated industry
Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts opens up about navigating Hollywood's gender imbalance throughout her three-decade career, sharing her fearless approach to success in the entertainment industry.
Melbourne's $1.50 Coffee Sparks Price War
A Melbourne coffee shop's shockingly low prices are sending ripples through the city's cafe scene, forcing competitors to rethink their strategies as customers flock for affordable brews.
Jamie Oliver pays £2.5m to himself as profits slump
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver and his wife Jools paid themselves £2.5 million despite their restaurant group seeing pre-tax profits fall by 75%. The financial revelations come as the hospitality sector faces ongoing challenges.
Rick Stein closes restaurants as empire faces losses
Celebrity chef Rick Stein confirms closure of his St Petroc's Bistro and coffee shop in Padstow amid financial struggles hitting his culinary empire.
Wetherspoon's plans pub expansion into South Korea
JD Wetherspoon announces ambitious plans to open pubs in South Korea, marking the budget pub chain's first major international expansion beyond UK and Ireland borders.
Wetherspoon's Tim Martin attacks business rates
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin launches fresh attack on 'unfair' business rates as the pub giant reveals impressive sales growth and expansion plans across the UK.
Tilly Norwood: Actors Are Their Own Worst Enemies
In a shocking industry exposé, rising star Tilly Norwood reveals the brutal truth about acting careers and why performers often sabotage their own success through self-doubt and fear.
Keith McNally: The Regrets of a Restaurant Legend
New York's notorious restaurateur Keith McNally bares his soul in a brutally honest audiobook memoir, revealing the chaos, creativity and controversies behind his hospitality empire.
Hotels charge guests £100 for bad reviews
An investigation reveals how some UK hotels are demanding five-star reviews or charging guests penalty fees, sparking consumer rights concerns across the hospitality industry.
UK pubs face £400m crisis as tax hike threatens closures
The British Beer and Pub Association warns that planned National Insurance increases could devastate the struggling pub sector, putting thousands of jobs at risk across the UK.
Lola Young's Health Battle: Shocking Diagnosis Revealed
BRIT Award-winning artist Lola Young opens up about her devastating health struggles, including a rare condition that nearly ended her music career and left her unable to speak.
Abuelo's Tex-Mex chain files for bankruptcy protection
Popular restaurant group Abuelo's enters Chapter 11 bankruptcy, closing multiple locations across Texas while restructuring to survive economic pressures.
Asma Khan: Hospitality's Poor Reputation for Women Chefs
Celebrated chef Asma Khan delivers a powerful critique of the restaurant industry's systemic barriers for women, championing female-only kitchens as a vital solution for empowerment and change.
Jamie Oliver Confronts 'Demons' After Restaurant Empire Collapse
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver opens up about the profound personal and financial toll of his restaurant chain collapses, from Jamie's Italian to Fifteen, revealing his ongoing battle with past 'demons' and the lessons learned from his business failures.
Hotel worker's warning: Never steal this room item
A seasoned hotel worker reveals the surprising item that triggers the biggest charges and why taking it could cost you hundreds of pounds.
Customer leaves £2,500 tip on £1.99 cafe meal
A stunned small business owner in the UK received an extraordinary act of generosity when a diner left a four-figure tip on a minuscule bill, in a heartwarming display of support for local SMEs.
Trump Proposes Exempting Tips from Federal Income Tax
Ex-President Donald Trump proposes exempting tipped wages from federal income tax, a move that could put thousands of dollars back into the pockets of waiters and bartenders but faces significant legislative hurdles.
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