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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 -29 May
Monthly pay for hospitality workers down 40%, says Fourth
The majority of furloughed hospitality workers could be earning “significantly less” than 80% of their normal earnings, according to the latest research by Fourth. In light of workers no longer receiving the average addition of 25% tronc to their monthly pay, workers are only receiving 60% of their usual wage…
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28 May
Service sector sentiment plunges at ‘record pace’, CBI finds
Business optimism plunged across the service sector in the three months to May, according to the latest quarterly CBI Service Sector Survey. Following an uptick in sentiment over the previous quarter, optimism among business and professional services fell at the fastest pace since the financial crisis, while consumer services saw…
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28 May
Additional support for Scottish hospitality does not go far enough, says UKH
UKHospitality has warned that additional business support from the Scottish Government does not go far enough and will result in business failures and lost jobs. Yesterday, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Fair Work and Culture, Fiona Hyslop, announced further support for Scottish businesses including extending the small business retail, hospitality and…
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28 May
UKH launches alliance for suppliers
UKHospitality has announced the launch of a supplier alliance in efforts to “provide a voice” for more businesses across the hospitality sector. In particular, the newly-formed alliance will push for government support for suppliers in line with operators, ensuring that any ongoing measures in support of hospitality includes the entire…
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28 May
CAMRA calls for greater financial support to see pubs through lockdown
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has called on the government for greater financial support to see pubs through Covid-19 pandemic and post-lockdown. CAMRA national chairman Nik Antona said that the forced lockdown of the nation’s pubs could have a “devastating impact” on the industry, with estimates that up to…
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27 May
Sodexo launches Medical Advisory Council to support new protocols and standards
Sodexo has announced the launch of its new Sodexo Medical Advisory Council to support the development of new protocols and standards amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The council will provide technical guidance and validation on continually evolving and quickly emerging health and safety protocols for services, as well as the ways…
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27 May
63% of Brits say they will return to restaurants and bars in first month of re-opening
Some 63% of British consumers say they will return to restaurants, bars or cafes in the first month these places reopen, according to Global information company The NPD Group. The figure comes from its second ‘Covid-19 British Foodservice Sentiment Study’ that shows despite the figure trust will be an “important…
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27 May
Bar Douro launches home delivery
Contemporary Portugese restaurant Bar Douro has launched its home delivery service amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The restaurant, which opened its London Broadgate site earlier this year, announced for the first time it would be delivering food and wine to homes across London. Available for collection at London Bridge or order…
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27 May
City Pub Group braces for reopening
The City Pub Group has drafted up measures for the safe reopening of its beer gardens, following indications that pubs may be able to reopen at the beginning of July. Speaking to the Evening Standard, executive chairman Clive Watson said the operator has outlined a “number of plans” to start…
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26 May
Nando’s to reopen 94 sites with additional measures in place
Restaurant chain Nando’s has announced it has opened a further 54 sites for delivery or click and collect today (26 may) and will also reopen an additional 40 sites tomorrow. The news comes after it trialled around six sites in London and Manchester open to delivery for NHS staff last…
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