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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.

UberEats waives delivery fees for independent restaurants

UberEats has waived the delivery fee for over 15,000 independent restaurants across the UK…

PM bans ‘non-essential retail’, instructs public to stay at home

The UK public are only allowed to venture out of their homes for essential supplies and one…

Costa Coffee announces closures of all UK sites amid Covid-19 outbreak

The Costa Coffee chain has announced the closure of all of its branches amid the outbreak of…

McDonald’s and Nando’s close all UK sites

McDonald’s has announced it will close all 1,270 of its UK restaurants by the end of…

Covid-19: Government to pay 80% of salary to staff unable to work

Chancellor Sunak Rishi has said the government will pay 80% of wages for employees who…

Marketing Manchester to host webinar supporting hospitality amid Covid-19 crisis

Marketing Manchester has revealed plans to host a webinar on 23 March aimed at supporting…

TGI Friday’s announces temporary closure amid Covid-19 virus outbreak

American-style diner TGI Friday’s has announced it is to temporarily close all its UK…

Co-op creates 5,000 new roles for hospitality staff displaced by Covid-19

The Co-op has announced plans to create 5,000 store-based roles in a bid to provide…

New bank of England boss promises fresh measures to fight Covid-19

The new Bank of England boss, Andrew Bailey, has promised a fresh set of measures to help…

Hogs Back Brewery offers drive through beer amid coronavirus outbreak

Surrey-based Hogs Back Brewery has launched a new drive-through service for its draught,…
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