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Apr- 2020 -21 April
Oil prices plunge, Virgin Australia could crash land, Nasa robots controlled from the kitchen table
Oil producers in the United States will pay you to take their barrels as global demand has plummeted amid government lockdowns. It’s hard to overstate the significance of the story, but probably the best way is to say that this has never happened before. Essentially the largest producers have ended…
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21 April
Helping small hospitality businesses in the age of coronavirus
A few weeks ago we started LocalSmallBusinesses.co.uk, a platform to generate cash flow for independent London businesses by offering services for future use. Allowing loyal customers to support their favourite places so that when this nightmare is over London remains the exciting and diverse city we all love. Many small…
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20 April
Five ways to support mental health in hospitality during these challenging times
Our daily lives, work and relationships have experienced huge upheaval due to the impact of Covid-19 in recent weeks. These unprecedented times are affecting us in different ways and bringing a range of challenges for us to overcome. Social distancing and self-isolating are some of the biggest changes we’ve had…
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17 April
Covid-19: How catering and food businesses can keep their workforce safe
Few could have predicted the impact the Covid-19 outbreak would have on the food and catering industry. Many food businesses find themselves busier than ever, trying to feed the nation and ensure products are delivered safely – both for their customers and for their staff. We have been asked for…
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15 April
Covid-19: Cleanology – investing in cleaning for the long term
It is hard to believe that just a month ago, the cleaning industry was celebrating success at the Golden Service Awards. And today we are on the front line of a war against a virus. It brings everything into perspective, that for all the power, money and success in the…
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14 April
Food subscription boxes: are they worth it?
Whether it be HelloFresh, Gousto, Mindful Chef, Simply Cook, or one of the various others, food subscription services have skyrocketed in popularity over recent months and years. But what is the reason behind their success? And is it time for you to sign up? In today’s day and age of…
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8 April
Covid-19: A pragmatic, proactive and positive response through PR
Few of us will ever forget March 2020 as the month that almost everything we thought we knew about the world and business changed substantially, and possibly forever. The Coronavirus ‘crisis’ grew so rapidly that the background news agenda changed from Brexit to Covid-19, almost overnight. All of the Suzanne…
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6 April
VAT Deferral – What if I can’t get to the office? – MHA MacIntyre Hudson comments
The VAT deferral scheme is automatic but this fact has lulled some businesses into thinking they don’t need to complete a VAT return. It’s easy to think this is no longer necessary, especially as the national shutdown means many businesses can’t physically get to their offices, or have furloughed the…
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6 April
Covid-19: Developing a food service business continuity plan
While this crisis is shocking and unprecedented, it’s positive to represent a business which delivers useful and relevant products in the areas of hygiene and food safety. The Home Office has classified Bunzl as a ‘critical supplier’ and each division, including Tri-Star, WK Thomas and London Bio Packaging (LBP) has…
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2 April
How technology can help the hospitality sector during COVID-19
While many pubs, restaurants and cafes were already noticing a drop in footfall due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Prime Minister’s announcement on Friday 20th March 2020, saw most close their doors for the last time. Though numerous establishments are insured and the government has put various financial measures in…
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