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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.

Star Pubs and Bars offers licensees 100% rent concessions

Star Pubs and Bars has announced it is offering its licensees 100% rent concessions, in a…

Zizzi’s in Bristol forced to close after alleged Covid-19 breach

A Zizzi restaurant near Bristol was forced to close by police as the authorities…

Q&A with Jonathan Dockrell

What difficulties were there in opening the shop in Canary Wharf, especially during the…

Hospitality firms on a ‘knife edge’, warns UKHospitality

UKHospitality has warned that the industry is on a “knife edge” following Boris…

Gordon Ramsay opens new restaurant amid calls to ‘kick-start’ economy

Gordon Ramsay has taken to Twitter to announce the opening of a new Street Pizza venue in…

Scotland to ease pub rules

As of Monday (2 November), pubs and restaurants in many Scottish areas will be able to serve…

Caffe Nero eyes CVA proposal

Caffe Nero is reportedly considering the launch of a company voluntary arrangement (CVA), as…

Manchester hospitality sector slams ‘insufficient’ government response

Hospitality leaders in Greater Manchester, led by the region’s night time economy advisor…

KFC to create 5400 additional jobs

KFC has announced plans to create a further 5400 job roles across the UK and Ireland. …

17% of hospitality firms at ‘severe risk’ of insolvency

Some 17% of accommodation and food service companies are at a “severe risk” of insolvency,…
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