News
The News section on Catering Today delivers the latest updates and developments across the UK hospitality and catering industry. Covering restaurants, pubs, quick service brands, and catering groups, it reports on company announcements, market performance, government policy, and sector-wide trends. With a focus on commercial and operational impact, Catering Today’s news coverage keeps hospitality professionals informed of the events and decisions shaping business conditions and strategic opportunities across the sector.
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Apr- 2020 -17 April
2,000 pubs, breweries and cideries offering takeaway or delivery services
Nearly 2,000 pubs, breweries and cideries are now offering takeaway or delivery services to help keep themselves afloat and keep customers served during the coronavirus lockdown, according to the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). CAMRA has put together a directory of these initiatives as part of the Pulling Together campaign,…
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17 April
‘Urgent’ inquiry to help hospitality businesses recover to launch in May
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Hospitality and Tourism is launching an “urgent inquiry” to establish the best ways to support the recovery of businesses hit by Covid-19 – at the right time and in line with Government health advice. According to the group, hospitality and tourism have been two of…
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17 April
Restaurant, pub and bar sales nosedive 60% in March
Collective like-for-like sales tumbled 57.6% in March amongst the pub, restaurant and bar sector as the nationwide lockdown began, according to the latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker. According to its data, the entire sector was “hit hard”, with a slowdown in sales, which started in February, continuing over the first…
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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 was announced at today’s (16 April) press briefing which was led by foreign secretary Dominic Raab. It also comes after Raab led an emergency Cobra committee and cabinet meetings about…
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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 to support recovering businesses in light of the annoying pandemic. The inquiry will assess what is needed to get hospitality businesses “back on their feet at the right time for…
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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 latest research by job search engine Adzuna.co.uk. The group said the hospitality and catering industry continues to be the “biggest casualty” in the UK job market, losing nearly three quarters…
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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 who had recently changed jobs were set to miss out. Under the scheme announced last month, employers can claim a grant covering 80% of the wages for a furloughed employee,…
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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 came as the leading operator of managed restaurants and pubs, including Harvester, Toby Carvery, All Bar One and Miller and Carter, announced a series of measures to reduce its cost…
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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 made the decision to temporarily close its doors last month “protect the wellbeing and safety” of its customers and staff, following government regulations of a lockdown to help stop the…
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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 and TUPE staff. Issued at the end of last week the third update to the scheme has provided clarification on all aspects of sick leave including those returning from maternity…
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