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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.

Pizza Hut delivery remains open despite restaurant closures amid coronavirus crisis

Pizza Hut has announced the temporary closure of all its UK dine-in restaurants amid the…

Wetherspoons’ boss was right to withhold wages

The media and the Twitterati have had a field day vilifying the founder and owner of pub…

Covid-19: Banks under fire over emergency loan scheme

Banks have come under fire over government-backed emergency loans which require business…

JD Wetherspoon boss bows to pressure and agrees to pay staff

The boss of JD Wetherspoon has bowed to public pressure, including calls from over a 100…

Giggling Squid halts takeaway service

Giggling Squid has announced the temporary closure of its takeaway and Deliveroo services in…

Government urges JD Wetherspoon to support employees

The government has urged JD Wetherspoon founder Tim Martin to support his employees after…

Covid-19: Off-licenses considered ‘essential’ businesses by government

The government has added off-licenses to its list of retail businesses that can remain open…

Greggs closes all 2,050 stores

Greggs has temporarily closed all 2050 of its stores as it does its part to help stop the…

Covid-19: Government suspends gender pay gap reporting

The Government Equalities Office (GEO) and the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)…

The Alchemist announces temporary closures of all UK sites

Cocktail bar and restaurant The Alchemist has announced that all its sites are closed amid…
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