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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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Mar- 2020 -18 March
Greene King postpones rent for partners amid Covid-19 outbreak
Pub company Greene King has notified its tenants of a delay in the collection of associated payments until further notice. The news follows the government recommending social distancing to the public, resulting in hospitality footfall decreasing by 45%. According to the Morning Advertiser, Pub Partners, which oversees Greene King’s independent…
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18 March
Stonehouse pub reopens following major refurb
Ei Publican Partnerships has supported publican Denise Jeffreys-Jones with revitalising The Woolpack in Stonehouse, near Stroud, which has recently re-opened following a “major” £190,000 joint investment. Jeffreys-Jones is the new publican at the 16th Century pub in Stonehouse High Street which has undergone a “significant” transformation to enhance the pub’s…
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18 March
Chancellor extends rent holidays to all hospitality businesses
All hospitality businesses are eligible for a one-year business rates holiday after the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced a series of new measures to help weather the financial strain caused by the coronavirus outbreak. Last week in his maiden Budget Speech the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced a one-year rent holiday for…
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18 March
Shepherd Neame implements ‘extensive measures’ amid pandemic
Shepherd Neame has announced a series of “extensive measures” to ensure the health of staff and customers amid the coronavirus pandemic. Effective from 19 March, all office staff will be home-based, and the front office and visitor facilities in Faversham will close. There will be a temporary suspension of brewery…
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17 March
Covid-19: Social distancing measures ‘catastrophic’ for pubs, restaurants and hotels
UKHospitality has said the government’s latest advice that people should avoid pubs, restaurants, hotels will be “catastrophic” for businesses and jobs. It has now called on the government for “immediate support for hospitality”, as well as “meaningful business continuity measures”. UKH’s CEO, Kate Nicholls, said the announcement has “effectively shut…
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17 March
City Pub Group to ‘preserve cash’ amid Covid-19 outbreak
Recent trading at the City Pub Group has been “impacted” by Covid-19 and its wider effects, the pub operator has revealed. In its latest update regarding the virus, the group said that there was a “particular” impact on sport, and that certain sites have “witnessed noticeable reductions in trade as…
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17 March
Colliers calls for Rates Deferment Scheme introduction amid Covid-19
Business rates experts at Colliers International have called for the Government to introduce a three-month or even six-month business rates deferment scheme to help businesses impacted by the coronavirus. It follows last Wednesday’s (11 March) Budget announcement, which Colliers said was “largely applauded” for the support given to smaller retail,…
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17 March
Hospitality footfall declines amid government urging social distancing
Hospitality footfall across the UK has declined by 45% yesterday (16 March) compared with the same day last year, amid the recent outbreak of coronavirus. According to research by customer data company Wireless Social, footfall decreased by 33% in the past week compared with the same period last year, with…
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16 March
Fuller’s opens The Windjammer pub at Royal Dock
Premium pub company, Fuller, Smith and Turner has opened its newest managed site – The Windjammer at London’s Royal Dock. Set to harbour a “community atmosphere”, The Windjammer will focus on fresh, seasonal food and exceptional service. The split level interior, featuring a large downstairs bar and dining area set…
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16 March
UKHospitality calls for ‘enhanced’ government support amid coronavirus outbreak
UKHospitality has called on the UK Government to “step up” its package of business support as the effect of coronavirus continues to spread. It said the package of measures announced in the Budget on Wednesday were “helpful”, but do not go “nearly far enough” to support the vast majority of…
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