From significant capital costs in construction or asset acquisition to ongoing operating costs, hotels come with a hefty price tag – just ask any owner.
Employers to contribute more to furlough payments from 1 August
Employers will have to contribute more towards furlough payments from this weekend as government support continues to wind down.
Paul Greening joins Burger & Lobster as executive development chef
Paul Greening has been appointed executive development chef at the Burger & Lobster restaurant group.
Jamavar restaurateur Samyukta Nair to open MiMi Mei Fair
Samyukta Nair, the co-founder of Jamavar and Bombay Bustle restaurants in London’s Mayfair, is opening a new site on 7 September called MiMi Mei Fair.
Hospitality in Wales welcomes change in rules on self-isolation
Adults who have been fully vaccinated will no longer have to self-isolate if they are identified as close contacts of someone with coronavirus from 7 August, the first minister has confirmed, the same day as Wales is expected to move to alert level zero.
Evening congestion charge could be dropped in London – but price hike set to stay
Transport for London is seeking views for a consultation on the congestion charge, with proposals to scrap evening charges and reduce the weekend hours to support hospitality and night-time businesses in the city – but keep last year’s price hike.
This week’s new products: Bridor Maxi Fingers, Smirnoff Raspberry Crush, SousVideTools’ Japanese barbecue and more
A look at the latest food, drink and equipment to hit the market.
Black magic: dark spirits to bewitch from behind the bar
At-home experimentation with rums and whiskies has led to discerning customers knowing which dark spirits to order to create craft-level, quality cocktails.
Santo Remedio to return to Shoreditch with new restaurant
The team behind Mexican restaurant Santo Remedio are to open a new site in Shoreditch, five years after their original venue was forced to close.
Chef revelations: Mario Perera, executive chef, the Dorchester, London
Mario Perera, executive chef at the Dorchester, London, reveals his likes and dislikes.

