Staff shortages across the supply chain are continuing to cause disruption for hospitality and foodservice businesses, forcing some kitchens to contend with a lack of ingredients.
It’s time to get back out there, says Wendy Bartlett
Some of us may have lost our networking skills, so it’s a good time to start exercising, says Wendy Bartlett.
Delivery and takeaway sales growth begins to stabilise
Despite restrictions on indoor service lifting, deliveries and takeaways are set to maintain a significant share of restaurant and pub groups’ operations, the latest CGA & Slerp Hospitality at Home Tracker reveals.
Living Wage policy for Manchester hospitality could be on the cards
Sacha Lord, night-time economy adviser for Greater Manchester, is investigating the introduction of a salary policy for hospitality operators in the city-region.
Drake & Morgan to close the Refinery in Edinburgh after landlord serves notice
Drake & Morgan’s the Refinery bar and restaurant on Edinburgh’s St Andrew Square is closing on 12 September after its landlord served the operator notice.
Red Dragon Pubs launches with plans for further expansion in Wales
New Welsh pub company Red Dragon Pubs launched last week following the acquisition of eight pubs in eight months in the Swansea and Gwent valleys, with plans to open four more by the end of October.
Gordon Ramsay to take on second restaurant at the Savoy
Chef-restaurateur Gordon Ramsay will take on operations of the River restaurant at the Savoy, due to open next month following a renovation by designer Russell Sage.
Customers returning to hospitality more quickly than last summer
A UKHospitality survey, supported by data from CGA, has found that that 56% of consumers visited a hospitality venue in the first 10 days after reopening in July – a much faster return compared to last summer’s reopening when just 35% returned in the same timeframe.
Government data shows mass events can take place safely
Data from the government’s Event Research Programme (ERP) has shown that mass participation events can be conducted safely, with case numbers largely in line with or below community infection rates for the duration of the programme.
Beer strikes suspended following improved pay offer
Nationwide strikes by 1,000 GXO drayman who deliver top beer brands have been suspended following an improved pay offer from the company, union Unite said on Friday.

