An East London local authority is set to launch a hospitality training institution to “create a pipeline of talent for the sector”.
Stuart Ralston gets ready to open his new Edinburgh restaurant
Stuart Ralston’s career has seen him go from Glenrothes via Gordon Ramsay to Barbados and back to Scotland. Now he’s starting another chapter with Edinburgh restaurant Lyla
Michele Toto appointed restaurant manager of Galvin at Windows
Michele Toto has been named restaurant manager of Galvin at Windows in London Hilton on Park Lane.
Hospitality vacancies fall for fourth consecutive month
The number of job vacancies in the hospitality sector fell to 124,000 between May and July 2023, with figures down by 47,000 compared to the same time last year.
Man to deny arson over fire at Star at Harome
Charles Birkett will plead not guilty to arson over a fire which caused more than £2m of damage to Andrew Pern’s Michelin-starred Star Inn at Harome, a court has heard.
Penalties ‘insufficient’ to deter demolition, says pub campaign
Pressure group Campaign for Pubs’ campaign director has said the recent demolition without permission of the Crooked House demonstrates “it is far too easy for our pubs to be lost… at the expense of the community”.
Red Carnation’s 100 Princes Street finally expected to open this year
Red Carnation Hotels’ much-anticipated 100 Princes Street property is finally expected to open in Edinburgh in November of this year.
Mhor Estate in Scotland receives £1.7m investment
A collection of Scottish retreats in Perthshire is set to expand after a £1.7m investment from Carlisle-based hospitality lenders the Cumberland Building Society.
Female sommeliers invited to take part in women in wine survey
The founder of a female wine collective has launched a nationwide survey encouraging women in the wine industry to share their experiences.
Center Parcs owner looking to speed up sale of UK resorts chain
The owner of Center Parcs is said to be rushing to complete a sale after it was revealed the UK holiday resorts chain had passed the deadline for its final bid without any formal offers being made.

