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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.

Uber Eats to support NHS staff with 300,000 meals

Uber will cover free meals and trips to NHS staff, in a bid to help “reduce the pressure on…

Restaurant and pub insolvencies rose before pandemic, says UHY Hacker Young

There were 1,452 restaurant and 526 UK pub insolvencies last year, according to UHY Hacker Young.

Carluccio’s poised to enter administration amid Covid-19 lockdown

Italian restaurant chain Carluccio’s is reportedly set to file for administration, putting…

Gordon Ramsay Restaurant group lays off London restaurant staff

Celebrity chef Gordan Ramsay has terminated the contract of around 500 members of staff at…

Casual Dining Show 2020 cancelled

Event organisers Diversified Communications has announced it has taken the decision to…

Covid-19: Chiquito to close 61 stores permanently

Mexican restaurant chain Chiquito is to close 61 stores across the UK permanently as a…

What we know about furlough leave and the CJRS

HMRC published details of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) on 26.3.20 which are…

Hospitality sector suffers 76.6% slowdown due to coronavirus lockdown

The hospitality sector has experienced a 77% slowdown in the past month according to new…

Covid-19: Restaurant and pub sales fall 71% in last week of trading

Like-for-like sales in pubs, bars and restaurants nosedived 71% in the week that licensed…

Stay calm: How to take the coronavirus crisis one day at a time

As a restaurateur that’s been in the industry for many years and has overcome many…
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