Restaurateur Mitch Tonks has revealed he had a ‘positive’ conversation with Boris Johnson last week and feels confident that the government is listening.
Edinburgh’s Tower restaurant will not reopen
After 22 years of operations, Edinburgh’s Tower restaurant will not reopen when lockdown eases due to social distancing restrictions making the business “uneconomic”.
Kelham Hall on the market for £10m
Kelham Hall & Country Park in Nottinghamshire has been put on the market with a guide price of £10m.
Health and wealth: how will hotels deliver luxury after lockdown?
As hotels start to grapple with the practicalities of reopening safely in the wake of Covid-19, the big question is how the five-star market will deliver a luxury product – and what will their customers now expect? Rosalind Mullen reports
Revelations: Ben Tish, culinary director, Norma and the Stafford London
What is your favourite drink? A very dry gin martini, with Tanqueray 10 and one olive. Stirred!
Minute on the clock: Alan Lorrimer
The founder of the Piano Works live music venues tells Jennie Milsom how his #UKGrandOutdoorCafe campaign is pushing ahead to transform public spaces and streets for alfresco dining across the UK this summer
Beer Hawk raises £100,000 through beer sales for Hospitality Action
Online beer supplier Beer Hawk has announced that its Save the Pub Campaign has raised more than £100,000 in support of the industry’s benevolent charity Hospitality Action.
Hopes of 4 July opening grow as Covid-19 alert level reduced
Hopes for confirmation of a 4 July opening date for hospitality have grown after the Covid-19 alert level was reduced from four to three.
Britvic releases restart guide for dispense kit
Britvic has released a guide to help operators in restarting dispense kit without the need for a technican.
Welsh tourism given three-week reopening notice
Welsh first minister Mark Drakeford has given the country’s tourism industry a three-week reopening notice, providing conditions allow.