Latest openings: Crockers Henley, Flora at Joy, Mercure Bournemouth Queens hotel and more

A look at the latest restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars to open their doors

Whether as a result of the end of furlough or downsizing a business, the loss of employees means a loss of talent from the sector, at a time when it needs it most.

Trade bodies have issued a plea for government intervention in the rent crisis, calling for the introduction of grants to cover 50% of unpaid rents across retail, leisure and hospitality for six months.

More than 22,000 jobs are believed to have been lost in the restaurant and casual dining sectors so far this year, almost double the entire number lost in 2019.