Prime minister Boris Johnson has rebuffed a request to meet with petitioners who are calling for a dedicated minister for hospitality role in parliament.
Whitbread reports market share gains despite challenging conditions
Premier Inn owner Whitbread has reported its total UK accommodation sales were down 55.2% with occupancy at 49.3% in its third quarter results.
Book review: Great British Vegan, by Aimee Ryan
Veganuary may not be at the top of every chef’s mind this month, with many kitchens limited to takeaway or delivery, or closed altogether.
Recipe of the week: Aimee Ryan’s veggie wellington
Taken from Great British Vegan, by Aimee Ryan (White Lion Publishing, £20)
Revelations: Nico Fitzgerald, head chef, London Stock, Wandsworth
What was your best subject at school? “French – I’ve always had an ear for languages”
Family of Gerard Basset launches wine education foundation
The family of Gerard Basset is marking the second anniversary of the sommelier’s death with the formation of a new charity to continue his legacy.
Growing debt burden set to severely impact Scottish hospitality’s ability to recover
Companies in the Scottish Hospitality Group (SHG) have said they have taken on more than £16m of debt over the last year to stay afloat, which means the industry could be carrying a debt burden of between £800m and £1.2b.
Ex-Carillion bosses face ban
The Insolvency Service has commenced proceedings on behalf of new business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng to disqualify eight directors and former directors of Carillion.
Over 650,000 hospitality jobs lost in past year, with thousands more at risk
The hospitality sector has seen an estimated 650,000 job losses in the past year, with a campaign group warning thousands more could be cut if the reduction in VAT is not extended past March.
Where Everybody Knows Your Name – Lessons on Guest Loyalty From a Beloved Sitcom
The American sitcom “Cheers” is ranked as one of the most popular television shows in history. Over 11 seasons and 275 episodes from 1982 – 1993, millions tuned in each week to see the latest happenings at local Boston drinking establishment “Cheers…