Coronavirus

Chancellor set to unveil furlough replacement after Budget cancellation

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has cancelled this year’s Budget but is set to unveil new measures aimed at protecting employment and…

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TUC calls for ‘smarter, targeted version’ of furlough scheme

Representatives of the TUC and Cambridge Econometrics have called for the government to seek more industry counsel and create a…

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PM announces new 10pm curfew for hospitality

All pubs, bars and restaurants will be required to close by 10pm from Thursday 24 September, the prime minister has…

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Chef Sabbir Karim reopens two London restaurants

Chef Sabbir Karim has reopened two of his London venues after a period of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. …

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‘Rule-of-six’ will seriously impact hospitality sector, says poll

The majority of business operators said the new ‘rule-of-six’ will “negatively impact” the industry moving into autumn, according to the…

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‘Rule of six’ knocks consumer confidence to eat out, study reveals

The British public is now 31% less confident about visiting restaurants and pubs, following new legislation announced on 14 September…

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UK inflation slumps to five-year low

The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) 12-month rate fell to 0.2% in August 2020, down from 1.0% in July, according to…

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A quarter of licensed premises yet to reopen

Nearly a quarter of licensed premises were yet to reopen at the end of August, according to the latest market…

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The green initiative overlooked by the hospitality industry

The hospitality industry has a significant role to play if the UK is to achieve its ambitious recycling targets, and…

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Caffe Nero drafts in KPMG for landlord negotiations

Caffe Nero has drafted in KPMG in a bid to negotiate high street rent cuts with landlords, according to Sky…

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