Coronavirus

The coronavirus diaries: Shumana Palit, Ultracomida

So, this has been a journey I had never imagined – even as a natural born pessimist I hadn’t seen…

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Guide on food safety and sanitation in the time of COVID-19

Now more than ever, food and beverage businesses should take extra precautions on how they prepare, handle, and deliver their…

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Oakman Inns appoints new CEO and chair as sales slide 17%

Oakman Inns has announced a series of board changes including the appointment of Dermot King as chief executive, also revealing…

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The Restaurant Group secures £50m loan

The Restaurant Group has revealed it has accessed £50m from the Government CLBILS scheme, in a loan supported by Lloyds…

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Cereal Killer Cafè closes two London sites

The founders of the Cereal Killer Cafè have announced the permanent closure of two of their London sites, attributing the…

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Arrest over suspected furlough fraud

A West Midlands man has been arrested as part of an HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) investigation into a suspected…

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The coronavirus diaries: Tony Lorenz, Lorenz Consultancy

Having negotiated rent reviews and lease renewals in the hospitality industry for over five decades and throughout the recessions of…

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BBPA urges Sunak to cut VAT and business rates

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has uged Rishi Sunak to cut VAT, business rates and beer for brewers…

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The coronavirus diaries: Pizza Hut

Pizza is what we know best. We’re proud of the pizzas we’ve delivered and business growth we’ve seen in our…

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Pret set to slash 1,000 jobs and shutter 30 stores

Pret a Manger is reportedly set to slash almost 1,000 staff roles and shutter 30 of its 450 UK stores…

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