Supply chain challenges hit events and champagne experts Searcys as house label Champagne stuck in UK port due to the ongoing HGV driver crisis, fuel shortages and paperwork problems.
The Good Hotel Guide reveals 10 César award winners for 2022
*The Good Hotel Guide 2022: Great Britain & Ireland*, published today, has presented 10 César awards to a selection of hotels which have demonstrated consistent excellence in their field.
Bao group confirms closure of Xu
Shing Tat Chung, Wai Ting Chung and Erchen Chang have confirmed the permanent closure of Xu restaurant in London’s Soho.
Accor and Ennismore merger completes
The merger to establish Ennismore as a new ‘lifestyle entity’ of which hospitality giant Accor will be majority owner, has completed.
Emergency visas extended to food haulage drivers
Emergency visas to tackle the UK’s supply chain disruption have been extended to food haulage drivers, while military tanker drivers are to start delivering fuel to forecourts across the country from today.
Staffing crisis pushing up wages as one in six jobs lie vacant
One in six (16%) hospitality jobs currently lie vacant, the latest Business Confidence Survey from CGA and Fourth indicates, triggering intense competition among firms to recruit and retain team members.
The Ritz gets green light for £300m development
The Ritz Hotel in London is to move forward with a major £300m development after plans were green-lit by councillors.
Australian hospitality company looking to poach UK chefs
Australian Venue Co has launched a recruitment drive to lure UK chefs to fill vacancies for its summer season, inviting chefs to “skip winter this year”.
SRA launches net zero restaurants initiative
The Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) has launched a Net Zero Restaurants Initiative at the Net Zero Festival today (1 October).
Government asks operators for feedback on Covid certification
The government has called for evidence towards a consultation on proposals for mandatory Covid certification in a ‘Plan B’ scenario in England.

