Coronavirus

10,000 more hospitality businesses now than pre-Covid, study suggests

There are 10,000 more UK hospitality businesses now than before Covid, according to new research from Stampede and storekit using…

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Removal of Plan B signals ‘gradual return’ to normality, says UKH

Hospitality sector trade association, UKHospitality, has “heralded” the announcement of the return to Plan A as a key milestone on…

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Confidence in hospitality remains high despite Omicron

Consumer confidence regarding eating and drinking out has remained high despite the spread of the Omicron variant, according to new…

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Fifth of businesses report cancellations amid Omicron

Just over one-fifth (21%) of businesses that are still trading experienced an increase in cancellations from customers in the last…

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UK restaurant groups see losses increase 174% to £673m

Losses at the the top 100 UK restaurant groups increased by 174% last year to £673m, up from a loss…

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More than 400 pubs vanish in England and Wales in 2021

More than 400 pubs have disappeared from communities in England and Wales as the number calling last orders flatlined despite…

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Sunak unveils £1bn support package for Omicron-hit businesses

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a further £1bn support package for businesses impacted by the new Omicron variant. As part…

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UKH calls for gov support amid threat of further restrictions

UKHospitality has called on the government to provide the necessary support to the hospitality sector amid reports that further restrictions…

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Colliers calls for hospitality support amid ‘massive impact’ of Plan B

Calls from Chris Whitty for people to scale back their Christmas plans after Britain recorded 78,000 Covid in one day…

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Trade bodies reassure sector as Omicron declared ‘mild’

According to a number of hospitality trade bodies the “hard-pressed” sector has received a “much-needed” boost, with the World Health…

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