The Ritz's Deepak Mallya wins Le Taittinger Prix Culinaire UK heat

Deepak Mallya, sous chef at the Ritz in London, has won the UK heat of Le Taittinger Prix Culinaire.

Hospitality operators in England who have learned they will be reopening under Tier 2 restrictions, or not reopening at all in Tier 3, have said they are frustrated and devastated at losing vital pre-Christmas trade.

Shiva Hotels has defied the current climate to open two hotels: the locally inspired Guardsman near Buckingham Palace and the cutting-edge Middle Eight in the heart of Theatreland.

Accor, Europe’s largest hotel group, is planning to join forces with Gleneagles owner Ennismore to form what it says will be the world's largest operator of lifestyle hotels.