Covid-19
Our COVID-19 coverage captures the full impact of the pandemic on the UK’s foodservice and hospitality sector, from lockdown trading restrictions and government support schemes to recovery planning, operational adaptations, and long-term business implications. This includes essential reporting for restaurant operators, pub landlords, caterers, chefs, and F&B directors navigating one of the most disruptive periods in industry history.
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Aug- 2021 -3 AugustCoronavirus
UKH welcomes NHS ‘ping’ changes, but calls for additional measures
UKHospitality has welcomed the recent Government announcement that the NHS Covid-19 app has been updated to “ping” fewer contacts, but has called for additional measures. The Department of Health and Social Care released a statement yesterday (2 August) stating that those being contacted by the app to self-isolate has been…
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Jul- 2021 -15 JulyGovernment
Wales to move to alert level one from 17 July
The Welsh government has announced that it will move fully into alert level one from 17 July 2021 and relax some of its existing Covid-19 restrictions. The changes were paused four weeks ago due to the emergence and spread of the delta variant across the UK and to enable more…
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9 JulyCoronavirus
UKHC calls on Welsh Gov to lift restrictions
UKHospitality Cymru (UKHC) has called for the Welsh government to lift remaining restrictions on the hospitality industry and give visitors to Wales “simple and clear messages” about staying safe. The plea comes one week ahead of the Welsh government review, where first minister Mark Drakeford is expected to update the…
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8 JulyGovernment
Scottish gov launches hospitality recruitment drive
The Scottish government has announced the launch of a new recruitment drive, encouraging people to choose a career in the country’s tourism and hospitality industry. As part of the drive, the government launched an advertising campaign targeting roles within the industry to young people who have had their job prospects…
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7 JulyTrade Associations
New self-isolation rules ‘don’t go far enough’, says UKH
UKHospitality (UKH) has criticised the government’s updated rules for self-isolation as part of its roadmap out of lockdown, arguing the new rules do not move quickly enough, nor deal with the industry’s staff shortage crisis. Yesterday (6 July), health secretary Sajid Javid confirmed that double vaccinated people will no longer…
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6 JulyTrade Associations
Hospitality sector praises restriction easing announcement
The UK’s hospitality sector has overwhelmingly issued its support behind the government’s decision to scrap almost all existing Covid-19 restrictions in England by 19 July. This includes limits on the number of people who can meet together, legal requirements on wearing face masks, and social distancing in pubs and bars.…
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5 JulyFeatures
Are apps the answer to tackling food waste in the hospitality industry?
‘Magic bags’ from the surplus food app ‘Too Good To Go’ have become something of a viral sensation across social media channels such as TikTok over the past couple of months. The 30 second videos of savvy consumers bragging about the dozens of baked goods they scored from Greggs or…
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5 JulyCoronavirus
Fifth of hospitality workers do not plan to commute post-Covid
One fifth (19.1%) of the UK’s hospitality and leisure workers do plan to commute ever again after the pandemic, according to research carried out by transport specialist Kura. The nationally-representative survey of 2,000 UK workers found that this percentage varied depending on the region, from 10.8% in London to 29.1%…
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1 JulyBusiness
Hospitality sector R&D investment outperformed UK industry in Q1
Research and development (R&D) investment in the hospitality industry remained steady in the first quarter of 2021, outperforming the wider UK economy, according to recent figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). The amount spent in R&D by accommodation and food service firms held steady at £20m over the…
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1 JulyPubs and Bars
Revolution Bars Group FY21 performance to be ‘ahead’ of expectations
Revolution Bars Group said it expects FY21 performance for the year ended 3 July 2021, to be “ahead” of previous management expectations with an EBITDA loss pre adjustments of £12.5m. The news follows a “significant improvement” to the group’s net bank debt of £5m following the period of trading and…
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