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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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Jul- 2020 -8 July
BBPA urges Sunak to cut VAT and business rates
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has uged Rishi Sunak to cut VAT, business rates and beer for brewers and pub businesses as they begin their “long and slow road to recovery after lockdown”. The trade association said its sector could, with the right support, help drive the economic…
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8 July
Pub and bar spending soars by 300%
Spending in pubs and bars soared by almost 300% over the 4 July and 5 July, compared to the weekend prior. According to the latest figures from Barclaycard, contactless transactions also increased by 137% over the first weekend of eased restrictions. In total, hospitality, leisure and entertainment grew by almost…
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7 July
Rick Stein Restaurant Group sees 5,000 diners return
The Rick Stein Restaurant Group has revealed that 5046 guests dined in its portfolio of 10 restaurants over “Super Saturday” weekend” . The celebrity chef’s portfolio includes The Seafood Restaurant, Padstow and Rick Stein, Barnes. The group also reported 717 retail transactions from four outlets including Stein’s Gift Shop, Deli,…
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7 July
Mark Hix to open new restaurant in Lyme Regis
Chef restaurateur Mark Hix has announced he will open a new restaurant on the site formerly Hix Oyster and Fish House in Lyme Regis. The new restaurant The Oyster and Fish House is set to open on 27 July. Hix Oyster and Fish House ceased trading in April when the…
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7 July
The Ritz to reopen dining operations
The Ritz has announced the reopening of its dining facilities following months of lockdown. Its Palm Court restaurant will now reopen on 18 July, while the Michelin-starred Ritz Restaurant, including The Ritz Restaurant Terrace, will reopen on 27 July. In addition, the Secret Garden bar will also resume operations. The…
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6 July
Footfall returns as hospitality reopens
Footfall in England’s high streets rose by 19.6% on Saturday and 28.3% on Sunday in comparison to the weekend before, according to Springboard as Brits celebrated the reopening of the hospitality and leisure industry. Springboard found that post 5pm footfall in England rose by more than the 24 hour period…
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6 July
Pret set to slash 1,000 jobs and shutter 30 stores
Pret a Manger is reportedly set to slash almost 1,000 staff roles and shutter 30 of its 450 UK stores amid spiralling sales. According to a report by the Financial Times, Pret’s CEO, Pano Christou, said today (6 July) that the chain is facing a “significant restructuring of the business”,…
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6 July
Our guide for food businesses on reopening during the pandemic
Running your food business and accounting amid the COVID-19 pandemic can be a challenge. It can quickly become overwhelming and confusing for any food business that does not adapt to the change. As the government sets new guidelines amid the rising active cases plaguing the world, there needs to be…
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6 July
Freak Scene Soho to close permanently
Pan-Asian restaurant Freak Scene in London’s Soho has announced its permanent closure post-lockdown. In an Instagram post, founder Scott Hallsworth said: “Freak Scene in Soho will not be reopening. “A combination of expensive real estate, greedy landlords and Covid-19 means we’ve now come to the end of chapter two of…
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6 July
Hospitality sector calls for business investment package
Industry leaders in hospitality have urged the government to commit to an “ambitious” programme of business support and investment to stimulate the revival of the sector as restrictions begin to ease. In a letter signed by 120 hospitality leaders, the government has been called on to “act decisively” for a…
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