Sofia Floris

London

Reporter at Mulberry Media

Journalist at Freelance

freelance journalist | @cityjournalism and @KingstonUni alumna | AFS Florida 2015-16📩 [email protected]

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Beef and Bass restaurant to open in Chelsea

4 days ago | cateringtoday.co.uk | Sofia Floris

New restaurant Beef and Bass will be opening its first 4,512 sq ft site in London’s 356-360 King’s Road, specialising in premium cuts of beef and wild sea bass. Upon arrival, guests will be welcomed into an “intimate” 14-cover speakeasy bar. The main restaurant will feature an open kitchen and a charcoal grill, as well as a private dining room, where chefs will prepare signature dishes over live fire.
Today’s news in brief – 12/5/25 - Hotel Owner

4 days ago | hotelowner.co.uk | Sofia Floris

Tarka Edinburgh has secured a £10.3m investment from OakNorth Bank to support the launch of a 242-pod capsule hostel and Japanese-themed rooftop bar in central Edinburgh. The development will repurpose a six-storey vacant building near St Andrews Square into a tech-enabled hospitality hub. Guests will be able to check in, book services, and access information via a multilingual mobile app. The project will operate under two new brands: Tarka (capsule hostel) and Nana Kai (rooftop bar).
Tarka to open new 242-pod hostel and rooftop bar in Edinburgh - Hotel Owner

4 days ago | hotelowner.co.uk | Sofia Floris

Tarka Edinburgh has received a £10.3m investment from OakNorth to fund the acquisition and development of a new 242-pod hostel and rooftop bar in the heart of Edinburgh’s city centre. You'll need to subscribe to unlock this content. Already subscribed? Login? Check out our free weekly podcast
FCA appoints permanent exec director for payments and digital finance - Accountancy Today

4 days ago | accountancytoday.co.uk | Sofia Floris

People Moves FCA appoints permanent exec director for payments and digital finance David Geale has worked at the FCA and its predecessor, the FSA, for more than 20 years, carrying out a number of roles in policy and supervision The FCA has appointed David Geale as permanent executive director for payments and digital finance, and managing director of the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR). You'll need to subscribe to unlock this content. Already subscribed? Login? Related Articles...
Søstrene Grene to double UK presence by 2027 - Retail Sector

4 days ago | retailsector.co.uk | Sofia Floris

Søstrene Grene has announced that it is planning to double its UK footprint by 2027, targeting 100 stores nationwide. You'll need to subscribe to unlock this content. Already subscribed? Login? Check out our free weekly podcast Copy URL URL Copied
Today’s news in brief – 9/5/25 - Hotel Owner

1 week ago | hotelowner.co.uk | Sofia Floris

PoB Hotels has expanded its portfolio with the addition of three new independent properties: Matfen Hall in Northumberland, Mallory Court in Warwickshire, and Penmaenuchaf in Eryri (Snowdonia). Each hotel contributes strong regional character and has recently undergone significant refurbishments. Matfen Hall, a luxury estate featuring a spa and championship golf course, has become Northumberland’s first five-star hotel following a multi-million-pound restoration.
PoB Hotels welcomes three new hotels to portfolio - Hotel Owner

1 week ago | hotelowner.co.uk | Sofia Floris

PoB Hotels has welcomed three new members to its portfolio, Matfen Hall in Northumberland, Mallory Court in Warwickshire, and Penmaenuchaf in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. You'll need to subscribe to unlock this content. Already subscribed? Login? Check out our free weekly podcast
Cooper Parry appoints new associate partner to transfer pricing team - Accountancy Today

1 week ago | accountancytoday.co.uk | Sofia Floris

People Moves Cooper Parry appoints new associate partner to transfer pricing team John Monds brings over 20 years of Big 4 and in-house transfer pricing experience to deliver practical and effective solutions for clients Cooper Parry has welcomed John Monds as associate partner to lead its national transfer pricing team. You'll need to subscribe to unlock this content. Already subscribed?
UK footfall jumps 7.2% in April - Retail Sector

1 week ago | retailsector.co.uk | Sofia Floris

UK footfall increased by 7.2% in April (YoY), up from -5.4% in March, the BRC has revealed. You'll need to subscribe to unlock this content. Already subscribed? Login? Check out our free weekly podcast Copy URL URL Copied
Today’s news in brief – 8/5/25 - Hotel Owner

1 week ago | hotelowner.co.uk | Sofia Floris

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) saw a 3.3% increase in global RevPAR in Q1 2025, supported by gains across business, leisure, and group travel. Regional highlights include a 3.5% rise in the Americas and a 5.5% lift in EMEAA, with Continental Europe, the Middle East, and East Asia leading growth. China’s RevPAR, however, declined by 3.5%. The group signed 158 hotels (25.8k rooms), including the Ruby brand acquisition, marking a 9.4% pipeline increase year-on-year.