Energy

Michelin-starred restaurateur Aktar Islam has called on chefs to speak out about the plight of the industry, saying ‘we can cry on each other’s shoulders but we’ll only see change if we’re open and honest’.

Sacha Lord has announced he is working with lawyers on a plan to help hospitality businesses recover hidden commissions paid to brokers by energy companies.

Thousands of restaurants, hotels and pubs could go out of business if action is not taken to tackle “profiteering” energy suppliers following a cut in government support, a trade body has warned.

Hospitality operators have said they are suffering sleepless nights ahead of the imminent cut in energy bill support as industry trade bodies warn some pubs are “days away from failure”.