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Gatherings of more than six to be banned across England

09-Sep-2020 By James McAllister

Social gatherings of more than six people will be, with some exemptions, banned in England from Monday (14 September) as fears of a second Coronavirus wave across the country grow.

The Lowdown: BrewDog's Boris beer

05-Sep-2019 By James McAllister

BrewDog has decided to protest the actions of Prime Minster Boris Johnson with the launch of a new beer named Hello My Name Is (Unelected) Boris.

Top chefs and restaurateurs to inspire young job seekers at Big Hospitality Conversation

21-Sep-2015 By Emma Eversham

Chefs Mark Sargeant, Phil Howard, Gary Lee and Adam Byatt are among those attending the British Hospitality Association's (BHA) Big Hospitality Conversation in London today (Monday) where they will aim to inspire young job seekers to take up a career...

Obesity experts call for crack down on eating out sector

13-Oct-2014 By Carina Perkins

Health experts have called for tough new pressures on fast food outlets and restaurant chains to tackle the obesity epidemic in the UK.

Brigade Bar & Bistro rewarded for training the homeless

03-Oct-2014 By Melodie Michel

London restaurant Brigade Bar & Bistro has won a Lord Mayor’s Dragon Award for training homeless people to become chefs.

National Apprenticeship Week: Hospitality industry unites

28-Feb-2014 By Luke Nicholls

It's National Apprenticeship Week and hospitality businesses large and small have been pledging their support for the initiative which celebrates apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on the UK economy.

The London Story: What makes the 'global capital' so hospitable?

17-Jan-2014 By Luke Nicholls

With a record number of tourists continuing to flock to London, chef, TV personality and restaurateur Gordon Ramsay is fronting a new video campaign to promote the capital’s food and drink businesses to the rest of the world.

Hospitality industry welcomes ‘Night Tube’ announcement

22-Nov-2013 By Luke Nicholls

The recent announcement that London Underground trains are to run for 24 hours at weekends has been hailed as ‘excellent news’ for the capital's hospitality businesses.

Travelodge offers 50 work placements to London's unemployed

27-Jun-2013 By Emma Eversham

Budget hotel chain Travelodge has pledged to offer 50 work experience placements to young people in London this year in a bid to tackle unemployment and find future staff for the industry.

Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay make Jurys Inn's most rewarding bosses list

29-Apr-2013 By Emma Eversham

Chefs and restaurateurs Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay have appeared in a list of people deemed to be the most rewarding bosses in a poll by hotel group Jurys Inn and CrossCountry Trains.

The Rooftop Café opens to the public

01-Feb-2013 By Luke Nicholls

The Rooftop Café, a recently opened 35-cover café situated at the base of The Shard in London Bridge, is evolving from a service canteen into a 70-cover restaurant open to the public following an increased customer demand.

Hospitality careers not being considered by young people

22-Aug-2012 By Luke Nicholls

Despite hospitality being one of few industries offering opportnities at all qualification levels, nearly half of young people in the UK would not consider a job in a hotel, restaurant or pub.

Savoy Educational Trust backs ‘Futureversity’ as support for young people in hospitality reaches all-time high

26-Jul-2012 By Luke Nicholls

The Savoy Educational Trust is this week urging young people to sign up for Tower Hamlets ‘Futureversity’ summer courses which will help them gain skills and qualifications in the hospitality industry.

Boris Johnson gets behind new BII Apprenticeship scheme

21-May-2012 By Luke Nicholls

London’s re-elected Mayor Boris Johnson is challenging the licensed hospitality sector to get 5,000 apprentices working in the pub industry within the next 12 months, as part of a joint initiative with the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII).

2012 Olympics: Hospitality businesses urged to plan ahead with new TfL travel hotspot information

01-Dec-2011 By Luke Nicholls

Hospitality businesses are being warned to plan ahead for the huge logistical challenge posed by the 2012 Olympics, following the release of detailed hotspot information from Transport for London (TfL).

How ready is the UK for Olympics hospitality?

27-Jul-2011 By Lorraine Heller

With exactly one year to go until the London Olympics, the UK is sending out a call to the world to come to these shores next year, but initial figures suggest that the hospitality sector is far from ready to welcome the additional visitors.

Restaurants and pubs gear up for The Big Lunch street party

02-Jun-2011 By Lorraine Heller

Restaurants, pubs and chefs are preparing for a nationwide gathering of local communities for the annual lunch-based street party, The Big Lunch.

VisitLondon becomes London & Partners after agency reshuffle

07-Apr-2011 By Lorraine Heller

VisitLondon, the capital’s marketing organsation, has merged with other promotional agencies to create one flagship group – London & Partners – as part of the government’s efforts to cut costs and streamline activities.

BHA backs hoteliers after criticism of Olympics profiteering

25-Mar-2011 By Lorraine Heller

The British Hospitality Association (BHA) yesterday refuted claims that the country’s hotels are profiteering by charging higher room rates during the Olympic Games.