Sodexo has announced its decision to establish a “global Sodexo Employee Relief Program” to help on-site staff impacted by the coronavirus and ahead of an anticipated reduction in its workforce.
Chancellor to ‘bolster’ loans to allow ‘more small businesses’ to benefit
The business interruption loan scheme will be “bolstered so more small businesses can benefit”, chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced, alongside a “new scheme for larger companies”
Revelations: Shiri Kraus, head chef, Haya, Notting Hill
**What was your best subject at school?**
Biology
Hotel design: Hotel Brooklyn, Manchester
Launched in February in Manchester’s city centre, Hotel Brooklyn from Bespoke Hotels brings together a heady mix of design and Big Apple nostalgia with a commitment to accessibility
‘It’s not in any way business as usual’ – Just Eat boss Andrew Kenny
Just Eat’s UK managing director Andrew Kenny is the first to admit it’s been a challenging couple of weeks, felt not only by his team but across the wider takeaway sector as a whole.
On the safe side: making allergen management a breeze
When it comes to allergens and special diets, confidence and knowledge is key. Angela Frewin takes a look at the suppliers and products that can put your guests at ease
Rural operators reveal challenges and innovations during coronavirus crisis
With up to 123,000 jobs in Devon reportedly under threat and tourism body Visit Cornwall urging tourists to stay away over the Easter break, the current outlook for the UK’s popular south-western holiday spots seem stark.
Antonio Carluccio Foundation extends grants to £500,000
The Antonio Carluccio Foundation, established by the late restaurateur, will be awarding grants this year of up to £500,000 in response to the impact the coronavirus crisis has had on the hospitality industry.
Two Best Western hotels to be first turned into discharge hospitals
Two Best Western hotels in Dorset will be the first in the UK to be turned into discharge hospitals to support low risk -atients and care workers to reduce pressure on the NHS during the coronavirus crisis.
Book extract: Tasting Victory by Gerard Basset
Fourteen months after the untimely death of Gerard Basset at the age of 61, an autobiography by the undisputed king of sommeliers has been published. Here we reproduce three extracts