Regulations & Policies

Jul- 2021 -

12 July

Rosa’s Thai Cafe to launch on Baker Street

Rosa’s Thai Cafe has announced that it will launch its latest restaurant on Baker Street, London on Thursday 15 July 2021. To celebrate the launch, the restaurant will be offering 50% off food only on Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 July 2021. Founded in 2008 by Chef Saiphin Moore, the…

Jun- 2021 -

22 June

Stem and Glory opens new site in Cambridge

Vegan restaurant brand, Stem and Glory, has announced the opening of a new larger site in central Cambridge. The restaurant, which has been designed by Afroditi Krassa, fronts Station Road, just metres from the city’s railway station and houses a large outdoor terrace. The site is built to service both…

Mar- 2021 -

9 March

Gov extends pavement licences to support hospitality

The government has confirmed plans to extend pavement licences for businesses on the high street. Communities secretary Robert Jenrick intends to extend pavement licences for a further 12 months to help the hospitality industry recover from the imposed national lockdown. Jenrick said: “We’re all looking forward to seeing pubs, cafes…

Feb- 2021 -

2 February

Labour warns 650,000 hospitality business at risk of collapse

The Labour Party has accused the government of “economic negligence” as it has estimated 650,000 hospitality businesses could collapse in the next three months amid reports of the current lockdown lasting until May. New analysis by the opposition party, based on the latest ONS data, has revealed an “underlying cash…

1 February

Grimston pub listed as asset of community value

The Grimston-based Black Horse pub has been listed as an asset of community value (ACV) by Melton Borough Council. The Black Horse was nominated by Grimston, Saxelbye and Shoby Parish Council in February 2020. Melton Borough Council decided the property should be listed because it was considered an “important amenity…

Jan- 2021 -

8 January

CAMRA calls on government to reconsider alcohol takeaways

Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has called on the government to give struggling pubs financial support by allowing them to be able to sell alcohol for people to take away. The current lockdown rules have prohibited the use of takeaway alcohol from venues which has meant that whilst shops can…

Dec- 2020 -

24 December

Star Pubs launches PCA appeal

Star Pubs and Bars has “lodged an appeal” over the £2m fine it was handed by Fiona Dickie, the Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) earlier this year. Dickie deemed in October that the company had “seriously and repeatedly” breached the Pubs Code across a timespan of almost three years. The “game-changer”…

21 December

Leon CVA receives creditor approval

Leon has announced its CVA proposal will go ahead after it received 90% approval from its creditors. The restaurant chain which was founded in 2004 and has gone on to operate 75 sites globally both owned and franchised with 44 based in the UK in prime locations and transport hubs,…

16 December

Restaurants face increased food wastage in Tier 3

The new tiered restrictions in London, Essex and Hertfordshire could see millions of pounds worth of food and drinks get thrown away, according to The Guardian. Kate Nicholls, chief executive for UKHospitality, told the paper that as with previous short-notice lockdowns, the new tiered restrictions will cause a “glut of…

2 December

50,000 licensed premises to remain shut

As many as 50,000 licensed premises could reportedly keep their doors closed as lockdown restrictions lift and a new tiered system comes into effect in England. The findings come from the latest Market Recovery Monitor report from CGA and AlixPartners, which revealed the challenges facing restaurants, pubs, bars and other…