The government’s white paper response to Henry Dimbleby’s National Food Strategy will be published early next year, potentially in January, it was announced earlier today.
Bibi, Meadowsweet and Heron among 30 new additions to Michelin Guide
Michelin’s latest monthly update has revealed a further 30 restaurants that will feature in its 2022 Great Britain and Ireland guide.
Menuwatch: Fallow, London
Would-be trash turns into treasure at Jack Croft and Will Murray’s sustainable restaurant.
Kitchen nightmares: is new film Boiling Point out of touch with cheffing?
New film *Boiling Point* shows one brutal night in the kitchen, and it has riled up chefs, who fear it can only damage the industry’s reputation. Ben McCormack speaks to those who are trying to make a change from within.
Tortilla appoints new operations director
Stephen Clark has joined Mexican restaurant brand Tortilla as operations director, having previously led retail operations as director of pub group Young’s, where he oversaw 72 hotels and pubs in London and the South West of England.
Paul Brown appointed managing director of Hillbrooke Hotels
Paul Brown has returned to Hillbrooke Hotels to take up the role of managing director.
Punch Pubs sold to US investor for undisclosed sum
Punch Pubs & Co has been acquired by Fortress Investment Group, a US-based investor owned by Japan’s SoftBank, for an undisclosed sum.
Simon Haigh rejoins Mallory Court as chef-director
Following a stint working as food and beverage director across the entire Eden Hotel Collection, Simon Haigh has rejoined the group’s Mallory Court Country House Hotel & Spa in Warwickshire as chef-director.
A new chapter: how the Ritz London is reinventing itself
The iconic Ritz London has ambitious plans to keep up with stiff competition in the world of luxury travel. Under new ownership, the iconic hotel is to undergo a £300m refurbishment project to ensure it remains the hotel of dreams. Janet Harmer speaks to those making it happen.
MPs approve the introduction of Covid passes from Wednesday
MPs have approved the introduction of Covid passes to allow access to nightclubs and other sizeable venues, as well as extending regulations for the wearing of face masks.

