Business

Bella Calabria in North End, Portsmouth.

Pictured: Manager Giovanni Vaccaro (centre) with staff Marika Di Bari and head chef and owner Seby Fortuna.

Picture: Habibur Rahman

'Heavy hearts' as Italian restaurant announces closure

Search ’n Stuff brought more than 350 digital marketers together across two conferences

Ad Feature Search ’n Stuff wraps up a landmark year

SumUp's Solo Lite is making it easier for people who sell items in their spare time to take payments

The £30 card reader giving casual sellers an answer to ‘got no cash’

Soft2Bet has received three awards at The European Global Business Awards 2026.

Ad Feature Soft2Bet wins triple award

The new entity will focus on building investment solutions that enable Indian and foreign investors to participate in global opportunities

Ad Feature Aditya Birla launches two retail fund of funds from GIFT City

The top side hustling cities include Bristol and London

Half of Brits work a ‘second shift’ after hours on side hustles

The case study traces ABB Bank’s transformation from the challenges of 2016 to its strategic goals for 2026–2028

Ad Feature ABB Bank transformation to be business case study

The expanded team who leads Forward Global's disputes communications practice in London

Ad Feature Forward Global strengthens London investigations team

Dan Harding of Dan's Delights

Ice-cream business leaves unit after lease dispute with council

Gurmeet is the first non-promoter CEO in Saksoft's 25-year history

Ad Feature Saksoft names Gurmeet Chahal as CEO

It was also found 21 per cent have walked away from a purchase altogether because they didn't think it would have much resale potential

Marketplace sellers buy fashion items to sell after just a few wears

The findings demonstrate that restaurants power far more than dining

Ad Feature The £95 restaurant ripple effect

The exclusive ceremony was presented by JPMorganChase at London's Hilton Park Lane hotel

Ad Feature Black British Business Awards 2026: Winners announced

19 iconic nightclubs that no longer exist - In Pictures

Southsea Spirit in Southsea has won the regional finals of the Muddy Stilettos Awards.

Pictured: Sisters Harriet Scutt and Charlotte Osgood, owners of Southsea Spirit

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Southsea rallies around sisters after bar robbery

High street retailer Boots is expected to launch an AI personal shopper which will give beauty product recommendations to customers, including make-up and gifts. Stock image by Adobe Photos.

High street giant to be sold in multi-billion pound deal
High street chain to be sold
Sophie Lewis

The representatives of ZEISS Microoptics and Ceres Holographics signed the acquisition agreement

Ad Feature ZEISS buys Ceres Holographics to drive holography industrialisation

Yakult, the gut health experts since 1935, have appointed Joe Gailani as national sales manager

Ad Feature Yakult appoints new national sales manager

CITY JAM founder, Pat Villaceran, set out the plan

Ad Feature CITY JAM launches INDUSTRY.AIFF to get signed artists release-ready

Shine Hair Studio relocation. Pictured is Keeley Pedelty, Kelly Neil, Alex Keyte, Tracy Handscomb and Sarah Burt. Picture: Alec Chapman

Hair salon relocates to 'completely different' site amid rising rates

Ad Feature Strada and EY team up to improve global payroll

Right across the city, Portsmouth has a diverse range of culinary delights - including the Michelin-recommended Restaurant 27 in Southsea. Even our takeaways are renowned!

Indian restaurant to give away 100 free beers this weekend

Tiers Greengrocer in Emsworth are celebrating their 60th anniversary on Monday 5th October 2026

Pictured: Staff Ally Exton, Owners - Victoria Edwards and Sarah Long, Tracey Flynn and Emma Webb

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Family-run greengrocer celebrates six decades in the business

The HKCEC hosted 786 events from July 2025 to June 2026

Ad Feature HKCEC hosts hundreds of new exhibitions and conferences

Prime minister Andy Burnham is being pressured to award the Skynet 6 contract to Airbus, as alternative proposals risk losing hundreds of jobs.

'Minimise US blowback': PM under pressure as Airbus job decision looms

A Fareham-headquartered firearms firm GMK Ltd have been handed a hefty fine after a woman suffered serious burns to her hands, face and legs.

Firearms firm fined £800k after woman suffers burns to hands and face

The secretary general said Thailand wanted to continue attracting high-potential talent from across the globe

Ad Feature Thailand's Long-Term Residence Visa hits 12,000 approvals
Thailand’s long-term visa has attracted more than a thousand Brits
Emily Jordan

Leila's Cafe has open in Southsea, Portsmouth on Wednesday 30th September 2026

Pictured: Tony Steere, with daughter Leila Steere - manager and Tony’s wife Nikki

Picture: Habibur Rahman

'It's good to be back': Chef opens family-run cafe with parents

National Geographic Endurance cruise ship sailing to Portsmouth for the first time.

Stunning polar cruise ship makes inaugural city visit

The survey aims to create the first industry benchmark for instructor-led training

Ad Feature Survey launched to create first industry benchmark

The Ship Anson pub at The Hard, Portsmouth, has been considered the ‘social headquarters’ for the Royal Navy and armed forces several years. Pictured is: Landlord Terry Rigg, 45, raised in Gosport.

'Dream come true': Ship Anson pub cements legacy as Royal Navy boozer

Cousins, Trina Wheeler and Tommy Hoare, are embarking on a lifelong dream of running their own pub.

Opening date for The Oyster confirmed

Three ships plugged into the port's shore power system at the same time in a UK-first.

'World-class' shore power system reaches peak capacity

Wildwood, in Port Solent, has reopened after undergoing a refurbishment.

Italian restaurant reopens following three-week refurbishment

Havn opened in September 2026 in Fratton, Portsmouth

Pictured: Owners Bejju and Chandu Asha

Picture: Habibur Rahman

'This is a first': Indian tapas restaurant opens

Hampshire Flag Company welcomed guests to their head office in Waterberry Drive, Waterlooville, at a special open day to celebrate their expansion.

Picture: Mark Waldron

Good signs for Hampshire Flag as new factory opens up lucrative market

Travellers' Choice Awards Best of the Best 2026

35 Portsmouth restaurants that have won the Travellers' Choice Awards

Southsea Beach Café in Eastney Esplanade

Cafe cuts indoor dining at original site due to 'challenges'

Pictured: Kora Wheeler-Osman, owner of Niffty Witchy Supplies

'Being a witch is a lifestyle': Independent witchcraft shop bags award

Casa La Siesta, a new Spanish tapas restaurant, has opened in Palmerston Road, Southsea, at the former Mangosteen site.

Picture: Chris Moorhouse (160725-02)

'The time has come': Spanish tapas restaurant to close after a year

Ad Feature AUTODOC puts digital at its centre

Marks and Spencer in Gunwharf Quays will reopen soon after refurbishment works are completed.

Marks & Spencer in Gunwharf Quays to reopen soon after refurbishment

QX Accounting Services is a specialist outsourcing and business transformation partner

Ad Feature QX Global Group launches tax processing solution for accounting firms

The Seagull Property Cafe

Property cafe to open as owners stay ahead of the curve

HCLTech is a technology company delivering industry-leading capabilities around AI, digital, engineering, cloud and software

Ad Feature HCLTech launches 'Pulse' for fast-scaling enterprises

Venturefest South Festival of Innovation 2025

Book your place at the VFS 10th anniversary Festival of Innovation

Leonardo Bonetti is the CEO and founder of Viola Aleo Ltd

Ad Feature Viola Aleo Ltd ranks among the top 25 UK private companies

Ad Feature Meet the women behind Portsmouth’s new lettings agency

Boxalls Bathroom Centre

Boxalls Bathroom Centre to close after 60 years

The Secret Den, in Denmead, is no longer opening due to the current hospitality challenges

Wine bar no longer opening due to owner's lack of confidence

Inflation Watch gives procurement teams real-time visibility into multi-tier inflation exposure, supplier cost drivers, and future cost scenarios

Ad Feature Beroe enhances Inflation Watch with AI-powered cost intelligence

£210m South East Investment Fund launched to support small and medium sized businesses

New £210m fund launched to help small business grow

Pearl Of The Orient at 434 Havant Road, Portsmouth

Chinese takeaway forced to close due to staff shortages

Collinson has secured £350 million of new financing, reflecting strong confidence in the group's performance and strategy

Ad Feature Collinson Group secures £350 million financing for growth strategy

SSTGDC will be entering a new chapter as a global digital infrastructure platform

Ad Feature KKR-Singtel consortium completes acquisition of STTGDC