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UKH Scotland welcomes rates relief but cautions bills still set to rise

Levy partners with Huddersfield Town to manage Accu Stadium hospitality

Levy partners with Huddersfield Town to manage Accu Stadium hospitality

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Coronavirus

We reported extensively on the impact of coronavirus across the UK foodservice and hospitality sector, from the initial lockdowns and emergency legislation to the reopening phases, staffing challenges, and long-term recovery. This brings together our coverage of how restaurants, pubs, cafés, bars, and catering firms navigated one of the most disruptive periods in industry history. From furlough and financial support to operational pivots, supplier disruption, and shifting consumer behaviour, our reporting offers critical context for hospitality professionals reflecting on the crisis and preparing for what comes next.

Coronavirus

We reported extensively on the impact of coronavirus across the UK foodservice and hospitality sector, from the initial lockdowns and emergency legislation to the reopening phases, staffing challenges, and long-term recovery. This brings together our coverage of how restaurants, pubs, cafés, bars, and catering firms navigated one of the most disruptive periods in industry history. From furlough and financial support to operational pivots, supplier disruption, and shifting consumer behaviour, our reporting offers critical context for hospitality professionals reflecting on the crisis and preparing for what comes next.

KFC to reopen 500 locations amid Covid-19 pandemic

Fast food chain KFC has announced it is to reopen 500 of its restaurants for delivery amid…

Compass Group launches £2bn share raising

Catering firm the Compass Group has announced it has launched a £2bn share offering in order…

Boparan set for Carluccio’s takeover

Boparan Restaurants is reportedly set to rescue Carluccio’s in a move that will save roughly…

33 South Main reveals £450,000 renovation

Pub and eatery 33 South Main in Naas Co. Kildare has unveiled a new £500,000 renovation and…

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…

The coronavirus diaries: James Santillo

My business surviving the Covid-19 pandemic doesn’t worry me, but losing or leaving loved…

How to keep your pub going during lockdown

The coronavirus outbreak has closed down businesses left, right and centre, bringing with it…

Marston’s agrees £70m banking facility

Pub operator Marston’s has revealed it has agreed a £70m banking facility to help improve…

Brighton Pier Group details cash-saving measures

The Brighton Pier Group has secured £5m in loans in order to shore up cash during the pandemic. 

Five ways restaurants can adapt to survive the post-lockdown uncertainty 

It’s boom or bust time for restaurants. Even as lockdown starts to lift, there will be a…
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