Barnsdale Hall hotel in Rutland has been sold off a guide price of £10m to Dineshbhai and Savitaben Patel on behalf of trustees.
Yorke Arms to close restaurant and reopen as ‘country house for hire’
The Yorke Arms, which held a Michelin star for 16 years up to October 2019, will remain closed indefinitely, with the business instead reopening as a private hire country house.
Chef sues House of Commons making claims of racism and bullying
A Caribbean chef is suing the House of Commons for £300,000, claiming unfair dismissal, race discrimination, and harassment.
Minute on the clock: Ewan Venters, chief executive, Fortnum & Mason
As the Agriculture Bill makes its way through Parliament, the chief executive of Fortnum & Mason talks about the importance of preserving welfare standards and protecting the British countryside.
Jurys Inn confirms consultation process with up to 400 roles at risk
Hotel group Jurys Inn and Leonardo Hotels has confirmed it has entered a consultation process with staff, with up to 400 roles at risk.
Trading for hospitality’s reopening weekend down 44.5% year-on-year
Trading was down 44.5% year-on-year on the first weekend hospitality venues were able to open, according to latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker data.
Campaign urges restaurants and takeaways to be aware of the signs of child abuse
A campaign is urging restaurants, takeaway services and food delivery drivers to look out for signs a child may be being abused at home amid fears that vulnerable children have been hidden from view during the lockdown.
Oxfordshire pub bans under-25s in the evening for flouting virus measures
The Royal Standard pub in Wallingford, Oxfordshire has banned under-25s in the evening for “refusing to adhere to social distancing”.
Diageo launches recovery fund to support trade
Raising the Bar, a recovery programme to support the trade globally, the UK fund from Diageo went live yesterday.
Wagamama owner secures £50m coronavirus loan
The Restaurant Group (TRG) has secured £50m through the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme as it starts a phased reopening of its remaining 400 sites.

