Business rates experts at Colliers International are concerned about the lack of urgency many local authorities are showing in paying out much-needed grants to businesses and about how fairly many of these have been allocated.
Hospitality’s pessimism for future prompts renewed call for business support extensions
Results revealed today from a survey of hospitality businesses paint a gloomy picture of low expectations from operators in a sector that is the UK’s third highest employer.
Book review: Vegan JapanEasy by Tim Anderson
Tim Anderson, MasterChef winner and chef-owner of Japanese ‘soul food’ restaurant Nanban in London’s Brixton, has followed up his JapanEasy cookbook with a vegan version aimed at the home cook.
Rick and Jack Stein round up chefs for virtual food festival this Sunday
Following the success of their inaugural virtual food festival earlier this month, Rick and Jack Stein have rounded up top chefs, including Mark Hix, Gizzi Erskine and Nathan Outlaw, to take part in a follow-up live event this Sunday.
Meals & More supports vulnerable children during lockdown
Meals & More, the national charity specialising in holiday provision for the most vulnerable children in society, has ramped up its support for schoolchildren during lockdown.
Recipe of the week: Tim Anderson’s ‘Ramen for Faye Wong’
Taken from Vegan JapanEasy by Tim Anderson
Hilton looks to room seals and de-cluttering protocols to ensure customer ‘peace of mind’
Hilton has said it will deliver an “industry-defining standard of cleanliness and disinfection” as it looks to introduce new measures in its hotels in a bid to reassure customers.
Workplace caterers expect to see increases in pre-ordering, grab-and-go and shift dining
Workplace caterers can expect to see an increase in pre-ordering, grab-and-go dining and diverse shift patterns as workers return, a group of consultants and industry experts have said.
Shake Shack reopens for delivery and takeaway
American burger brand Shake Shack has confirmed it will reopen its central London Tottenham Court Road store today and its Canary Wharf branch on Thursday for takeaway and delivery.
Michel Roux Jr says high-end and fine dining restaurants will always exist
Michel Roux Jr has said there will always be high-end restaurants “because we will always have those special occasions” when we want to be pampered.

