Covid-19

Hospitality ‘generally optimistic’ despite Covid disruption, study finds

Despite the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the industry, hospitality businesses are “mostly positive” about the future, according to…

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UKH warns business rates cap may endanger mid-sized firms

UKHospitality has warned that the £2m cap the government has imposed on business rates relief “could threaten the survival of…

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An insight into the pub sector’s investor interest

Following a spate of high profile investment rounds and acquisition rumours within the UK’s pub sector, a number of questions…

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Welsh Gov grants £30m for hospitality, leisure, and tourism

The Welsh Government has announced a £30m support package for hospitality, leisure, and tourism businesses impacted by the ongoing Covid-19…

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Fazenda owner bought out of administration

Begbies Traynor has overseen the pre-package sale of City District Limited to Southern Wind Group Limited, who has acquired a…

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The Restaurant Group burns through £5.5m per month amid lockdown

The Restaurant Group has revealed it has burned through £5.5m in cash per month during the ongoing national lockdown, adding…

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‘Decisive financial support’ needed to save hospitality, says APPG

The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Hospitality and Tourism (APPG) is urging chancellor Rishi Sunak to provide “decisive financial support to…

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Various Eateries FY20 revenues fall 36%

Restaurant group Various Eateries has reported revenues for the year ended 27 September 2020 of £16.5m, a year-on-year decline of…

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Local food suppliers and their consumer-driven industry

Recent months have seen the UK’s supply chains across all sectors hit from two sides at once. The UK’s food…

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Extending 5% VAT cut ‘not enough’ to save hospitality, says tax pro

Sue Rathmell, indirect tax partner at MHA MacIntyre Hudson, has said the UK needs “bold and sweeping measures” to save…

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