The reopening of events in England has been given the go-ahead by the prime minister from this weekend, after initial lifting of restrictions planned for 1 August were paused.
Collection of trace and track details required by law in Scotland and Wales
The collection of customer details for track and trace will be required by law across hospitality venues in Scotland and Wales.
Pints and pies: traditional pub food goes vegan
Pub food is going through a transformation, with veganism and healthier options on the menu, yet still with a traditional taste. Will Hawkes finds out more
Chris Penn on putting down roots with new hotel Birch
Despite lockdown putting the brakes on the debut of Chris Penn’s new Birch brand earlier this year, the hotel finally launched last week at a time when people are looking to escape and reconnect, both of which are at the core of the hotel offering.
Fire at two-Michelin-starred Claude Bosi at Bibendum damages roof
A fire that broke out at the Claude Bosi at Bibendum restaurant last night has destroyed part of the roof of the two-Michelin-starred restaurant.
John Godfrey takes over Castle at Taunton kitchen as Liam Finnegan joins Michael Caines
After eight years as head chef at the Castle at Taunton and its Brazz brasserie, Liam Finnegan will be leaving at the end of August to take up an executive role with Michael Caines’ restaurants.
UKHospitality says ONS figures confirm additional support needed for the industry
UKHospitality has said that much more work and support is need to save businesses and to avoid “painful staffing decisions” in the sector, following today’s figures issued by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Bunga Bunga to relaunch karaoke nights in shower cubicle-styled booths
Bunga Bunga, operated by Inception Group, has announced it will relaunch its karaoke nights next month, featuring ‘sparklingly clean’ shower cubicle-style booths to comply with social distancing.
Menuwatch: the Royal, St Leonards-on-Sea
Sam Coxhead has brought a slice of Shoreditch to St Leonards-on-Sea, making the most of the coast with picnics on the beach and close relationships with suppliers.
How warewashers are adapting to the new normal
As operators have been affected by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, so have the thousands of suppliers to the sector. We look at the lockdown modifications and special features of warewashers as the industry comes back to life.

