James Stagg

Employees will be eligible for statutory sick pay from their first day off work, rather than their fourth successive day of absence, in a bid to tackle the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19).

The Restaurant Group has reported a 2.7% rise in group like-for-like sales, with total sales up 56.4% to £1.07b, thanks largely to the contribution of the full integration of Wagamama.

Less than half of hospitality employees are confident they are relaying the correct allergen information, according to new research.

The first event of 2020 was also the largest in recent years, with 75 chefs gathering to try Tom Kerridge classics at his restaurant in the Corinthia London. James Stagg reports