Umbrella Training has launched two initiatives aimed at giving struggling SMEs access to funding and recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
Landlord’s ‘lifeline’ saves Rick Stein’s Marlborough restaurant from permanent closure
The landlord of Rick Stein’s restaurant in Marlborough, who is said to have been “devastated” that the Steins were forced to surrender the lease and permanently close the restaurant, has agreed to a rent reduction to save the business.
Scotland announces £14m hotel recovery programme
The Scottish government has committed to two new funding packages worth £15m to support the tourism sector as it continues to feel the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
Tributes paid to former Royal Lancaster GM Norman Lawrence
Tributes have been paid to former Royal Lancaster London general manager Norman Lawrence, who died last month aged 92.
PPHE reports £93m drop in revenue for first half of 2020
PPHE Hotel Group has reported a £93m drop in revenue for the first half of the year compared to 2019.
Corbin & King to reopen Bellanger with ‘cheaper prices, more fun, and greater casualness’
Corbin & King has announced it will reopen its Bellanger restaurant in Islington a year after announcing its closure.
Chris Trundle joins Wild Flor as head chef
Chris Trundle has been appointed head chef at Wild Flor restaurant in Hove, joining from Manfred’s in Copenhagen where he had been working as head chef.
Contract caterers warn calorie requirements could stifle creativity
Contract caterers have warned that plans to require businesses with more than 250 employees to display calories in menus could have unintended consequences, including stifling creativity.
Latest openings: Bike & Boot, Six by Nico London, Stein’s on the Quay and more
A look at the latest restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars to open their doors
The Dorchester promotes Mario Perera to executive chef
The Dorchester hotel in London has promoted Mario Perera to executive chef with immediate effect.