Covid-19 has escalated a shift in the way people view the ethics and locality of food, which is why Compass is thinking regionally. Jane Byrd explains why Compass Cymru and Compass Scotland are key to supporting local industry.
Nancy Silverton to open Pizzeria Mozza at Treehouse Hotel London
US chef Nancy Silverton will be opening her first UK restaurant at the Treehouse Hotel London near Oxford Circus next month.
Refugee Week: five refugees reveal their journeys into the hospitality industry
The Caterer celebrates the refugees who, often fleeing war and unrest, sometimes leaving behind their families, have forged a career in the hospitality sector, demonstrating creativity, resilience and fortitude.
European interest in UK jobs plummets, with hospitality among the hardest hit
Interest from non-EU workers in lower-paid UK jobs is failing to make up for a 41% decline in interest from European workers since 2019, with hospitality particularly affected.
Rent moratorium extended to March 2022
The government has confirmed that the rent moratorium protecting commercial tenants from eviction for not paying rent, introduced last year in response to the pandemic, will continue until 25 March 2022.
Foodservice prices rise 5% in April and inflation ‘likely to intensify’
Food basket prices jumped in April to bring months of benign inflation to an abrupt end, the latest edition of the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index reports.
Oxford Circus to be transformed into two pedestrian-friendly piazzas
Oxford Circus will be transformed into two pedestrian-friendly piazzas as part of plans unveiled by Westminster City Council and the Crown Estate today.
Hywel Griffith of Oxwich’s Beach House on creating relaxed fine dining with Welsh produce at its heart
Hywel Griffith, chef-patron and director of the Michelin-starred Beach House in Oxwich, talks about creating relaxed fine dining and his love of Welsh produce.
Seighford Hall to be transformed into £15m luxury hotel
Hospitality newcomer First Blue Leisure has revealed plans to spend £15m transforming Seighford Hall in Staffordshire into a luxury hotel and spa.
Rent moratorium could be extended until 2022
The ban on commercial evictions, or rent moratorium, introduced during the pandemic could be extended until 2022, according to *The Telegraph*.

