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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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May- 2020 -6 May
Business rates revaluation postponed until 2022
A revaluation of business rates will no longer take place in 2021 in line with the government’s latest efforts to “reduce uncertainty” for firms affected by the ongoing pandemic. Communities Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP confirmed that legislation has now been introduced to bring the next revaluation forward by…
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6 May
Pan Pacific London appoints Lorraine Sinclair as executive chef
Pan Pacific London has announced the appointment of Lorraine Sinclair as executive chef. located in London’s new landmark tower, One Bishops gate Plaza. The multi award-winning chef returns to her home country, following a stint at Sheraton Saigon Hotel &and Towers, where she was director of culinary operations…
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6 May
Debt moratorium top demand for hospitality, says CGA
Confidence is at rock bottom among the bosses of Britain’s pubs, bars and restaurants, with securing a moratorium on debt payments now their main business objective, new research from CGA shows. According to the latest CGA Business Confidence Survey confirms, with cashflow concerns “topping their agendas”, rent has become the…
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6 May
Pubs urgently need finance, warns BBPA
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has warned that pubs are in “desperate need” of access to finance in light of the ongoing crisis. The group is now calling for a faster delivery of government-backed loans and grants, with 75% of pubs still waiting on loans and more than…
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6 May
TGI Fridays launches click and collect service
TGI Fridays has today (6 May) launched its click and collect service amid the Covid-19 crisis. The new ordering system will allow guests to order their food and pay for it online then collect it from outside their nearest restaurant, where safety is a priority and social distancing measures are…
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5 May
Furlough errors could cost small firms
SMEs are making errors on their applications for the Government’s furlough scheme, meaning they will have to repay thousands of pounds back to HMRC later, accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young has said. The firm explained it has seen many small business applications for the furlough grant that includes the cost…
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5 May
Hospitality industry sees job numbers plummet, but applications soar
The latest job market data from CV-Library has revealed that job vacancies plummeted by 42.1% in the hospitality sector in April. The study looks at job market activity throughout April, comparing the findings with the previous month and year to build an understanding of how the UK job market is…
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5 May
Adnams appoints Jenny Hanlon as chief financial officer
Pub group Adnams has appointed Jenny Hanlon as its new chief financial officer, effective 15 June 2020. She will succeed current CFO Stephen Pugh after he retires from this business. According to the group, Hanlon has “extensive experience” across multiple sectors, having spent time with Barclays, Greene King, Willis plc,…
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5 May
Chancellor promises no ‘cliff-edge’ end to furlough scheme
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has promised there will not be a “cliff-edge” end to the Government’s furlough scheme. Speaking to ITV News, Sunak attempted to reassure a number of business groups who warned of the potential of mass redundancies if the scheme was to suddenly end and not be extended in…
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5 May
Costa reopens 29 stores for delivery and drive thru’s amid Covid-19 pandemic
Costa Coffee has reopened 12 stores for delivery alongside 17 drive-thru lanes amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The news came as Costa made the decision to open two drive-thru lanes and two stores for delivery only in line with the latest government advice. Costa said whilst the drive-thrus are open to…
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