Birmingham Restaurant Boss Issues Stark Warning to Rachel Reeves Over Hospitality Crisis Saturday, March 21, 2026 hospitality vat rachelreeves ukeconomy nationalinsurance birmingham restaurants jobloss policy chaophraya Ian Leigh, managing director of Birmingham’s popular Chaophraya Thai Restaurant, delivered a blunt message to Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, highlighting the dire state of the hospitality industry. … Read More
400-Year-Old Venue to Reopen as Boutique Pub with Stylish Bedrooms Wednesday, March 18, 2026 solihull historic pub missoula luna heartwood hospitality restoration boutique leisure A historic Solihull venue, dormant for years, is poised for a remarkable revival as a boutique-style pub with bedrooms. The location that once housed the beloved Missoula Bar and Luna club, known for drawing weekend crowds … Read More
Sudden Closures and Management Changes at Two Village Pubs Near Sutton Coldfield Tuesday, March 10, 2026 pubs suttoncoldfield tamworth closure management greenman beehive middleton curdworth hospitality Two village pubs near Sutton Coldfield and Tamworth have recently closed their doors abruptly, coinciding with the departure of their landlords and management teams. The Green Man, located in Middleton, closed earlier this … Read More
Dudley Council Moves to Support Struggling Pubs with New Measures Saturday, March 7, 2026 dudley pubs hospitality support council taxation planning community health legislation Dudley borough is taking decisive steps to support its local pubs, as councillors have approved a plan aimed at helping these vital community venues survive tough economic times. On March 2, the full council voted in favour … Read More
West Midlands Pub The Mount Saved After Glynn Purnell’s Departure Saturday, February 28, 2026 westmidlands henleyinarden themount thebullshead pubrescue glynnpurnell hospitality localbusiness pubculture foodanddrink The Mount, a well-known pub in Henley-in-Arden, West Midlands, was set to close its doors on March 15 following the departure of renowned chef Glynn Purnell. However, the historic venue has been saved by the owners of nearby … Read More
West Midlands Indian Restaurant Owner Weighs Future Amid Declining Footfall Friday, February 27, 2026 restaurant hospitality bearwood madraseatery indiancuisine business footfall costs takeaway westmidlands Madras Eatery, an Indian restaurant that opened last August on Bearwood High Street, is facing uncertain times just months into its launch. Owner Arun Rajan, known for his innovative cutlery-free dining experience, has … Read More