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Is your restaurant ready?

In many countries, restaurants were among the first to feel the impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Bookings disappeared almost…

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Government green light needed to guarantee fresh beer in pubs for re-opening, says BBPA

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has today called on the government to ‘Get Britain Brewing Again’, by giving…

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The Restaurant Group confirms restructuring talks

The Restaurant Group has confirmed it has entered discussions with its landlords regarding the “potential restructuring” of its Leisure estate. …

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#RaiseTheBar campaign says UK risks ‘mass redundancies’ through furlough scheme

The newly launched #RaiseTheBar campaign has warned that the furloughing scheme is “concealing the true picture of unemployment in the…

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Young’s plans reopening amid ‘impacted’ sales

Young’s saw its profit slump 11.3% in the year ended 30 March 2020, after the pandemic had a “significant impact”…

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Frankie and Benny’s to close ‘large number’ of sites

The Restaurant Group has reportedly told staff that a “large number” of Frankie and Benny’s sites will not reopen when…

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TGI Fridays to reopen a further 12 sites for click and collect services

TGI Fridays has announced the reopening of a further 12 of its UK sites for click and collect and delivery…

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Petitions to wind up restaurants rocket 165% 

The number of petitions to wind up restaurants has rocketed 165% to 53 in the year ended 20 April, according…

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Greene King launches delivery and takeaway services amid pandemic

Pub company and brewer Greene King has announced the launch of its delivery and takeaway service from a select number…

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Marston’s agrees £70m banking facility

Pub operator Marston’s has revealed it has agreed a £70m banking facility to help improve its liquidity during the ongoing…

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