Late-2000S Recession

UK economy drops into 'double-dip' recession

UK economy drops into 'double-dip' recession

By Peter Ruddick

The hospitality industry has reacted to the news the UK economy has returned to recession and is now in a 'double-dip' recession, according to the latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Business profile: David Niven of Nando's

Business profile: David Niven of Nando's

By Paul Wootton

David Niven has led Nando's through the recession by emphasising the company's commitment to its workforce, an act of faith which has paid off handsomely

Hospitality industry becomes greener in recession

Hospitality industry becomes greener in recession

By Emma Eversham

The hospitality industry has become greener during the recession with 13 per cent more businesses adopting green initiatives such as recycling and sourcing products locally in the past two years

Recession ends but hospitality insolvencies rise

Recession ends but hospitality insolvencies rise

By Becky Paskin

The hospitality and leisure sector experienced a 12 per cent rise in insolvencies at the end of last year, as news today came that Britain is finally no longer in a recession

Restaurants forgot customer is king, says Gordon Ramsay

Restaurants forgot customer is king, says Gordon Ramsay

By Becky Paskin

Gordon Ramsay has spoken out about how the recession has brought a ‘breath of fresh air’ to the restaurant industry, which he claims had become too arrogant and forgot the ‘customer is king’

Beat the crunch: business tips

Beat the crunch: business tips

By Emma Eversham

Six more credit crunch-busting tips from Restaurant magazines Thrifty 50 - a list of money saving tips from industry experts