The government has responded to a petition calling for hospitality VAT to be cut to 10%, saying there are “no current plans” to reduce the sector’s VAT rate.
Elite Bistros appoints new managing director
Gary Usher’s Elite Bistros business has announced several changes to its senior management team, including the appointment of a new managing director.
Prezzo reports return to profitability
Italian restaurant group Prezzo has reported a return to profitability in its financial results for the period from 21 January 2021 to 2 January 2022.
Sacha Lord urges Ofgem to investigate ‘extortionate’ exit fees for hospitality businesses
Sacha Lord, the night-time economy adviser for Greater Manchester, has called on energy market watchdog Ofgem to launch an urgent investigation and support the cancellation of exit fees for small and medium-sized hospitality businesses as the pressures of soaring energy bills grow.
April Lily Partridge named Roux Scholar 2023
April Lily Partridge of the Ledbury in London has been named 2023 Roux Scholar following a fierce competition final at Westminster Kingsway College in London today (3 April).
Gusto removes itself from the UK chef recruitment market
An Italian restaurant group has given up trying to recruit chefs in the UK and has instead hired 30 staff from India.
Apprenticeship cap lifted for small businesses
A cap on the number of apprentices small businesses can take on has been scrapped by the Department for Education.
AA rosette restaurant pulls out of guide due to lack of inspections
A chef has withdrawn his restaurant from the AA Restaurant Guide after claiming inspectors failed to visit for five years.
Compass Group UK publishes its first ethnicity pay gap report
Compass Group UK, the UK’s largest food and support services company, has published its first ethnicity pay gap report, as part of a combined gender and ethnic minority pay gap report.
Sam Moody to open Bramley in County Laois
Chef Sam Moody has revealed further details of plans to open his own restaurant in County Laois.