Energy

Hospitality trade bodies have renewed their call on the government to intervene on ‘unfair’ energy costs and contracts.

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, the night-time economy adviser for Greater Manchester, has called on energy market watchdog Ofgem to launch an urgent investigation and support the cancellation of exit fees for small and medium-sized hospitality businesses as the pressures of soaring energy[...]

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.