Ruby Hotels has announced its intention to open a third property in London called Ruby Zoe, a new-build, 173-bedroom property in Notting Hill.
Pubs to receive £300,000 PPE package from Ei Group
Ei Publican Partnerships has said it will give up to one million items of PPE, worth almost £300,000, to its estate of pubs ahead of the industry reopening.
‘Worsening labour market’ to come as workers on payroll fall by 600,000
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has confirmed a fall of 600,000 people in work despite the unemployment rate remaining unchanged at 3.9% in the three months to March and the three months to April.
Two-metre distancing rule to be reviewed ahead of hospitality reopening
Boris Johnson has set up a review into the two-metre distancing rule in what is being seen as a first step towards relaxing the requirement ahead of a return of hospitality businesses.
Electrolux Professional launches AR app for contact-free maintenance
Electrolux Professional has launched an augmented reality (AR) app to help customers complete service and maintenance tasks on its professional foodservice equipment.
Travelodge landlords demand clarity on CVA proposals
A group of Travelodge landlords has demanded further clarity on Travelodge’s company voluntary arrangement (CVA) or threatened to “join together in opposition to it”.
Adande Refrigeration restarts operations
Adande Refrigeration’s manufacturing facility is once again fully operational, following the Covid-19 lockdown.
Guide launched to help food businesses reopen sustainably
A new guide to help restaurants and food businesses reduce waste, carbon emissions and rebuild their businesses more sustainably has been launched today.
Calls for home secretary to quit if government loses quarantine case
Home secretary Priti Patel has been urged to resign if she loses a court case over the government’s “devastating” quarantine rules.
MPs back wholesalers’ call for business rates relief
More than 50 MPs have joined the Federation of Wholesale Distributors’ call for food and drink wholesalers to receive the same government support as their hospitality sector customers.

