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The latest industry news from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.
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Nov- 2020 -23 November
BBPA calls for VAT cuts and rates holiday extension
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has called for further government support for the sector, following revelations that 72% of hospitality and pub businesses could become “unviable” and close in 2021. The association said that an extension in VAT cuttings and the business rates holiday are “top priorities” for…
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23 November
Deltic warns of collapse without sale
Deltic, the UK’s largest nightclub operator, has told landlords that the firm faces closure if a sale is not agreed, according to Sky News. Closure of the company, which owns the Oceana and Pryzm club brands, would reportedly put over 1,000 jobs across 52 venues in the UK at risk. …
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20 November
A third of hospitality groups fear collapse
One in three hospitality firms have “little or no” confidence in surviving the next three months, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The sector was found to be the most discouraged industry in the survey’s findings, followed by the administrative and support service activities…
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20 November
North-East restaurateur banned for tax abuse
A Sunderland restaurant boss has been disqualified from running companies for seven years after owing tax authorities £130,000. Church View Restaurant Ltd was incorporated in July 2014 and traded as Ministers Restaurant on Church View, Sedgefield, in Stockton on Tees. Abdul Amin, was the sole director of the company and…
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20 November
Consumer spending set to fall by 14.9%
Total UK consumer spending is expected to fall by 14.9% to £183.6bn this year in light of Covid-19-induced lockdowns, according to new research from Mintel. The spending drop is equivalent to £6,600 per household, with the biggest decreases occurring in transport (£55.1bn), foodservices (£44.3bn) and holiday industries (£40.7bn). Consumer spending…
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20 November
Tiers three and four could provide losses for 95% of Scottish hospitality
The placement of 32 local areas into tougher Covid-19 restrictions could lead to vast closures for pubs and hospitality firms across Scotland, according to new research. A report published by UKHospitality Scotland, the Scottish Beer and Pub Association, and the British Institute of Innkeeping has found that 95% of the…
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19 November
Compass Hospitality launches £60k scholarship programme
Compass Hospitality has announced it is partnering with the University of Hull to offer students a £60,000 scholarship and opportunity to expand their career in the hospitality sector. The programme, which is set to launch in January 2021, is tailored to support students who need financial assistance and reward those…
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19 November
UKH calls for greater clarity as lockdown nears end
UKHospitality has called for greater support for the hospitality sector following the second national lockdown, as well as “urgent clarity” on the tier system businesses will enter as the lockdown ends next month. Giving evidence to the House of Commons BEIS Committee, UKHospitality CEO Kate Nicholls argued that restrictions have…
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19 November
Breakfast Club founder searches for new MD
Founder of The Breakfast Club, Jonathan Arana-Morton, has announced that he is looking to step down as managing director of the brand. In an online statement, Arana-Morton suggested that the appointment of a new managing director would enable the group to “reach our potential”. Writing on LinkedIn, Arana-Morton said: “I…
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19 November
Wigton takeaway ordered to close following regulations breach
A takeaway site in Wigton has been ordered to temporarily close after it was found to have breached coronavirus regulations. Its owners have also faced a subsequent fine following the breach. Cumbria County Council is now urging anyone who visited Wigton’s Shuhag Restaurant between Monday 9 November and Tuesday 18…
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