All news articles for December 2021

“Too little, too late” - sector reacts to Omicron grants

22-Dec-2021 By Joe Lutrario

The Chancellor’s Omicron support package, which includes grants of up to £6,000 per site and the return of Statutory Sick Pay for Covid-related absences, has been met with a lukewarm reception by the hospitality industry.

Johnson commits to no new Covid restrictions before Christmas in England

22-Dec-2021 By James McAllister

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed there will be no further Coronavirus restrictions introduced in England before Christmas, but warned that curbs could be imposed after 25 December.

2021: Review of the year in hospitality

22-Dec-2021 By BigHospitality

A look back at another tough year for hospitality, which begun with businesses facing deep uncertainty in the face of Coronavirus restrictions, and ends the same way.

Scottish hospitality hit with 'knock-out blow' as Covid rules tightened once again

22-Dec-2021 By James McAllister

Hospitality businesses in Scotland have been dealt a 'knock-out blow' after it was announced that tougher Coronavirus restrictions will be reintroduced after Christmas.

Grants of up to £6,000 per site to ease Omicron blues

21-Dec-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has committed to fresh support for hospitality including a grant of up to £6,000 per premises to help the industry weather the drop in business caused by the Omicron variant.

German Doner Kebab cements its position as UK’s fastest growing restaurant chain

21-Dec-2021 By Joe Lutrario

German Doner Kebab says it will open a further 12 new restaurants before 2021 draws to a close, thereby confirming its position as the UK’s fastest-growing restaurant chain.

Pret told to review subscription ads

21-Dec-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Pret a Manager has been told to review the adverts for its subscription service following criticism from customers who claim that some of the promised beverages are rarely available.

BrewDog to ‘draw line’ under toxic workplace claims

21-Dec-2021 By Georgi Gyton

BrewDog has admitted it made mistakes and wants to “learn from them, address them and be better”, following a review into its working culture.

No restrictions (yet) and no help for stricken hospitality sector

21-Dec-2021 By Joe Lutrario

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’.

Ex-Hedone head chef Lee Skeet to open permanent restaurant in Cardiff

20-Dec-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Former Hedone head chef Lee Skeet is to open a permanent restaurant in Cardiff following the success of his 40 Days, 40 Nights pop-up in the city.

The new black (and white): Nick Taplin on rolling out brand Marco

20-Dec-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Black & White Hospitality has just opened its most ambitious site to date - a 600-cover ‘steak, pizza and gin house’ on London’s Leicester Square. And it’s not stopping there.

Sam Bowser returns to the Cotswolds to lead The Wild Rabbit

20-Dec-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Sam Bowser has joined Carole Bamford's high-profile Cotswolds pub The Wild Rabbit as executive chef.

How I Got Here: Gianluca D'Angelo

20-Dec-2021 By BigHospitality

The co-founder of Zia Lucia and Berto Zia on his passion for Italian food and why those looking to climbs the rungs need edge and an original idea.

Latest opening: Miscusi

20-Dec-2021 By James McAllister

Italian-based, B Corp pasta chain Miscusi has made its UK debut in London’s Covent Garden.

Mauro Colagreco to make UK debut next year

20-Dec-2021 By Joe Lutrario

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.