Emma Lake
News Editor
News editor, specialising in restaurants and foodservice.
High Court blocks councils' bids to prevent asylum seekers being placed in hotels
The High Court has blocked bids made by two local authorities to prevent asylum seekers being housed in hotels.
Resident Hotels' David Orr talks success on TripAdvisor and the acquisition of Sleeperz
The chief executive of Resident Hotels speaks about riding out turbulent times, finding success on TripAdvisor and the acquisition of Sleeperz
Minute on the clock: Filippo La Gattuta, executive chef for the Big Mamma Group
Rail strikes that would have brought three days' disruption suspended
Stuart Andrew appointed tourism minister
Better business: Social Pantry
Entrepreneur Peter de Savary who transformed more than 60 hotels dies
Entrepreneur and hotelier Peter de Savary who transformed more than 60 hotels, seven Championship golf courses[...]
Menuwatch: Farmyard, Norwich
It may be in the centre of the city of Norwich, but Farmyard’s spiritual home is[...]
Gold Service Scholarship 2023 semi-finalists announced
The semi-finalists for the Gold Service Scholarship 2023 young hospitality professionals competition have been announced.
Rise in hospitality businesses closing for the winter due to costs crisis
As temperatures drop, heating systems begin clunking into action and the cost-of-living crisis leaves seats empty,[...]
Groundbreaking chef Joyce Molyneux dies aged 91
Joyce Molyneux, one of the first British female chefs to earn a Michelin star, has died at the age of 91. "
Edinburgh City Council backs Get Me Home Safely campaign
Edinburgh City Council has backed the Get Me Home Safely campaign, developed by union Unite.
Spiralling costs send the Hog hotel in Suffolk into hibernation
The Hog Hotel on the Suffolk coast has announced it will enter hibernation for the winter months, after spiralling costs and the cost-of-living crisis left its owners facing “projected losses”.
Supply chain workers to vote on strike action in threat to Christmas deliveries
Supply chain workers who deliver products to brands including Burger King, Pizza Hut, KFC and Wagamama[...]
Restaurant operator fined after woman suffered anaphylactic shock
The operator of a Newcastle restaurant has been fined after a woman with a peanut allergy[...]
Hospitality Rising: major recruitment campaign launches to tackle staffing crisis
Hospitality Rising, a high-profile advertising campaign aimed at tackling the industry's staffing crisis, has launched with[...]
Menuwatch: Scully St James, London
Pickles, preserves and ferments drive the dishes at Ramael Scully’s restaurant, where dishes are planned months[...]
Better business: Eric Snaith expands business to fish and chips
Not content with running a hotel and restaurant, Norfolk-based Eric Snaith has expanded his business into a chain of fish and chip shops offering “the best version” of the seaside treat"
The Caterer interview: Joanna Kurowska, managing director of IHG Hotels & Resorts
The managing director of IHG Hotels & Resorts speaks about opening one new hotel a day and how the company communicates with its franchisees
Stonegate to appeal aspects of business interruption insurance ruling
A High Court judgement over business interruption insurance has suggested stringent limits will be put on claims for Covid-19 losses.
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