Simon Wood has announced he will not be reopening Wood restaurant at Chester’s Hotel Indigo.
Come out fighting: Exclusive research into business leaders expectations for reopening
As operators get ready to square up to the most challenging period their companies may ever face, The Caterer and CGA surveyed business leaders to find out their predictions and plans for reopening
Compass Group signs up to Race at Work Charter
Compass Group UK & Ireland has signed up to the Race at Work Charter, designed to improve outcomes for black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) employees in the UK.
Inside track: Robin Hutson finds a silver lining in the renewed focus on hospitality
If we can find positives, it’s that hospitality has been brought front of mind before the reopening.
The adapted Covid-19 pub/restaurant
Ben Hartley, design lead at Cafe Reality, explains how to make your pub or restaurant layout Covid-compliant
UKHospitality calls for targeted financial support for operators affected by local lockdowns
Targeted financial support is needed for businesses who are unable to reopen on 4 July says UKHospitality, as Leicester operators are forced to put opening plans on hold.
Reopenings and new openings: Mr Fogg’s Residence, Hicce Market, Attawa and more
A look at the latest restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars to reopen and open their doors
Come Together: virtual ‘Hospitality Aid’ concert open for auditions
Chris Fletcher and Kieron Bailey of EXP101 are inviting hospitality workers to audition for a live, virtual concert to raise money for the Action Against Hunger charity.
Marugame Udon to launch in London as part of global roll-out
Japanese noodle and tempura restaurant chain Marugame Udon has announced it will launch in London early next year as part of a new joint venture between Toridoll and Capdesia Group with the ambition to grow to 6,000 restaurants worldwide.
FEA issues market update underlining sales downturn
The FEA has conducted research into the state of the foodservice equipment market, with more than half of respondents expecting sales to be no more than 50% of pre-Covid-19 levels by December.

