The Government is unlikely to introduce additional Covid restrictions before Christmas but has warned that further measures remain on the table and that data will be reviewed ‘by the hour’.
Acclaimed Argentine-born chef Mauro Colagreco is to make his UK debut late next year with a brace of restaurants and ‘avante garde chef’s table’ at upcoming Whitehall hotel Raffles London At The OWO.
This week's main hospitality news stories include the devastating impact of Omicron and Plan B on hospitality businesses across the country, Cedric Grolet coming to London, and Oakman's expansion plans.
The Labour Party has warned that tens of thousands of hospitality businesses face closure if Chancellor Rishi Sunak fails to step in and support struggling firms.
Night-time economy businesses in Wales are 'considering their legal options' this morning after it was announced the country's nightclubs will be forced to close again from 27 December.
UKHospitality says it is currently seeing a 25% reduction on expected trade, with industry bosses expecting a further drop of around the same as Christmas draws closer.
The night-time industry has accused Chancellor Rishi Sunak of going into hiding after receiving no assurance of financial support from the Government following the spread of the Omicron variant.
Restaurants and pubs are reporting huge numbers of cancellations over the past few days as a result of the Government’s announcement of its Plan B to deal with the Omicron Coronavirus variant.
Hospitality businesses in Scotland will be required to reintroduce social distancing measures and collect contact tracing information under new curbs aimed at slowing the spread of the Omicron Covid variant.
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has called on the Government to urgently provide night-time economy businesses with financial support, as the impact of the Omicron Covid variant hits trade.
This week's main hospitality news stories include announcement of 'Plan B' Covid restrictions in England, Hakkasan quietly closing Sake no Hana, and Baton Berisha departing the Ivy Collection.
Joshua Owens-Baigler and Amar Takhar on why they’ve chosen to overhaul the Soho bar space they launched as Golden Gai last year, and reopen it as 'kushikatsu' restaurant Dai Chi.
Britain’s managed pub, bar and restaurant groups recorded 'tentative sales growth' in November, the latest Coffer CGA Business Tracker reveals, but the rate fell below current inflation estimates.
Netherlands-founded mono product restaurant The Avocado Show is set to open at least two more sites in London in the new year, having signed up a new franchise operator.
Hospitality trade over Christmas and Hogmanay in Scotland has been left 'in tatters' after people were urged to cancel festive parties amid a rising number of Omicron Covid variant cases.
The Home Affairs Committee has launched a new inquiry to understand better the prevalence of spiking and the effectiveness of the police response to it.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been accused of 'throwing hospitality under the bus to save his own skin' as he announced the introduction of tougher Covid curbs including 'vaccine passports'.
Job adverts in hospitality have fallen 25% in a week as operators scrap hiring plans amid a downturn in bookings caused by concern over the Omicron Covid variant, figures show.
Work from home plans are being drafted by the Government as Boris Johnson considers bringing in tougher measures to slow down the spread of the Omicron variant.
Super premium Italian brandy, mezcals via Marylebone, sparkling oolong tea, and a whisky that tastes of jam on toast are just some of the most eye-catching drinks launches to be on top of this December.
Popular Eastern Mediterranean brunch restaurant Brother Marcus has chosen the soon-to-open Borough Yards development for the location of its next site in the capital.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is launching a consultation on ‘precautionary allergen information’, for example menus carrying statements that the kitchen cannot guarantee food is free from allergens.
Edinburgh-based Neapolitan pizza brand Matto Pizza is to launch its 'first dedicated restaurant' later this month in the city’s Morningside neighbourhood.
Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) has announced that all of its brands are now certified as carbon neutral, describing it as 'a significant milestone in the group’s long-term sustainability commitment'.
One in five restaurants have been forced to shut early due to supply chain issues and staffing shortages over the past three months, according to figures from Deliveroo.
