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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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Apr- 2020 -16 April
Government extends lockdown for ‘at least’ three more weeks
The government has announced an extension to the coronavirus lockdown for “at least” a further three weeks. The decision…
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16 April
Urgent inquiry launched to support hospitality businesses
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Hospitality and Tourism announced it is launching an urgent inquiry to establish the best ways…
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16 April
UK hospitality job market most affected by Covid-19 outbreak, study finds
UK job vacancies plummet 42% in the year to date as a result of the Covid-19 Pandemic, according to the…
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16 April
Chancellor extends furlough scheme deadline
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has extended the deadline for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme after it was found that many people…
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16 April
Mitchells and Butlers furloughs 99% of staff
Mitchells and Butlers announced it has furloughed 99% of its workforce in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The announcement…
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16 April
KFC reopens 11 UK branches for takeaway amid Covid-19 crisis
KFC has announced it is reopening 11 of its 900 stores across the UK for takeaway orders. The fast-food restaurant…
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15 April
HMRC adds new guidance on Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
HMRC has issued new guidance regarding the Coronavirus Job Retention scheme and clarifies eligibility for those returning from sick leave…
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15 April
UK demand for Chinese takeaway almost quadruples as lockdown continues
Orders of Chinese takeaways have nearly quadrupled in the UK over the last four weeks, according to Flipdish, the online…
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15 April
Just Eat extends NHS discount amid ‘unprecedented response’ due to Covid-19 crisis
Just Eat has announced that it will extend its new 25% discount for NHS workers after an “unprecedented response” amid…
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15 April
Covid-19 could cause UK economy to shrink by 35%, says OBR
The UK’s economy could shrink by as much as 35% in the second quarter of 2020 due to the Covid-19…
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