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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Apr- 2021 -19 AprilTrade Associations
UKH Cymru urges Welsh gov to ‘bring forward’ indoor reopening
UKHospitality Cymru (UKHC) is calling for the Welsh government to “bring forward” the date for the reopening of indoor hospitality in the country. The trade association is calling for the reopening of Wales’ hospitality sector to at least align with England and Scotland’s commitment to opening doors on 17 May.…
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15 AprilGovernment
Gov set to consult on mandatory calorie labelling of alcohol
The government is reportedly set to launch a consultation into the mandatory calorie labelling of alcoholic beverages. According to a report in The Sun, the government is drawing up plans to require pub chains with more than 250 staff to display calorie information on menus or pump labels. Following a…
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14 AprilCoronavirus
Hospitality figures protest Covid-19 passports
Over 60 restaurant, nightclub operators and other hospitality figures have reportedly told Boris Johnson that they will not force customers to show Covid passports. According to The Telegraph, the opposers have written to the PM to show their disapproval of the Covid certification being used in hospitality settings. It is…
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9 AprilAwards & Events
NCOTY 2021 opens for entries
Submissions for the National Chef of the Year 2021 (NCOTY) have opened, with contenders being asked to tell their story of the 2020 pandemic through food. The competition is being hosted by the Craft Guild of Chefs, and the judging panel features prominent figures in the industry such as British…
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9 AprilGovernment
Gov calls for evidence on Covid commercial rent debts
The government has called for evidence regarding the current state and progress of commercial rent debts in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Hospitality groups, such as UKHospitality (UKH), have praised the government’s move as an attempt to address issues relating to commercial rent debts for businesses within the sector.…
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8 AprilRestaurants
Tasty swings to £12.7m FY20 loss
Tasty, the casual dining owner and operator, has swung to a loss after tax of £12.7m for the year ended 27 December 2020, following profits of £300,000 the previous year. The group’s revenue for the year was “significantly impacted by Covid-19 related restrictions”, declining 45.7% year-on-year to £24.2m. Currently, its…
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7 AprilGovernment
High Court sets date for gov’s hospitality restrictions evidence
The government reportedly has until 16 April to file evidence on why indoor hospitality cannot open until 17 May, following a High Court judge ruling. According to Sky News, permission for the case to go to judicial review, and in turn be expedited, will also be made on the week…
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1 AprilCoronavirus
Pubs closures will see sector lose £325m over Easter
The loss of beer sales from this Easter bank holiday weekend will result in the pub sector losing out on £325m in trade, according to the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA). With limited trading conditions still in place to limit the spread of Covid-19, the trade group has said…
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Mar- 2021 -31 MarchFood and Drink
Time Out Group set to launch £15m equity raise
Time Out Group is preparing to launch a £15m equity raise to assist the business’ return to “a stronger position” in the next financial year. The hospitality and media group’s finances have struggled over the past 12 months due to lockdowns resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. The group posted a…
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30 MarchFeatures
How does Jollibee hope to win over the UK fast-food market?
With over 1,000 McDonald’s and 900 KFC sites across Britain, any newcomer to the nation’s fast-food sector has a difficult task convincing hungry consumers, who are craving a quick and reliable fix to enter its premises. For Jollibee – a Filipino-originated fried chicken chain, headed by billionaire businessman Tony Tan…
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