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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Dec- 2020 -9 DecemberCoronavirus
STLA slams Scotland’s new Covid measures
The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) has called for proper “financial compensation” for hospitality business in response to the First Minister’s decision to loosen Covid-19 restrictions. Yesterday, the Scottish government announced that more than two million people who have been living under the strictest Covid-19 protection levels for three weeks…
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9 DecemberNews
Stonegate Pub Company to continue business support
Stonegate Pub Company has announced its continued business support within its leased and tenanted business and Ei Publican Partnership in response to the government’s new Covid-19 tier system. The additional support will include credits of 90% for rent, “tie release fees and fixtures” and fitting rental charges for all tied…
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8 DecemberCoronavirus
Hospitality Ulster: Keeping traditional pubs closed ‘unfair and unjust’
Northern Irish trade group Hospitality Ulster has condemned the local government’s decision to keep traditional pubs closed, ahead of the county’s hospitality businesses reopening on Friday (11 December). Earlier this month, government officials at Stormont confirmed that while restaurants and hotels that can serve a substantial meal will be able…
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8 DecemberNews
UKH warns hospitality sector at ‘rent tipping point’
UKHospitality has warned that the sector is on a countdown to a “rent tipping-point” that will trigger a new year of hospitality business failures and potentially hundreds of thousands more jobs lost. The government has reportedly so far shielded businesses from eviction and the “aggressive enforcement activity” by landlords over…
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7 DecemberCoronavirus
Star Pubs and Bars offers licensees up to 90% rent concessions
Star Pubs and Bars has announced it is investing £5m in rent concessions this December, as its venues across the UK are still unable to operate fully due to Covid-19. The group’s support has been devised in line with the new tiered system, with Tier one licensees being offered a…
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7 DecemberNews
Wahaca to launch UK’s first AR menu
Wahaca has announced it has partnered with Poplar Studio to launch a new augmented reality (AR) menu to showcase its dishes and create an “interactive customer experience”. The Web AR effect will reportedly enable customers to interact with the menu making it the first of its kind in the UK.…
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4 DecemberNews
Covid-19 ‘wrecks confidence’ in hospitality sector
CGA and Fourth have released their latest Business Confidence Survey which has revealed the scale of the challenges operators face in the run-up to Christmas. The survey was based on responses from 121 leaders carried out in mid to late November 2020 who work at senior management levels. Further research…
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3 DecemberCoronavirus
Jersey announces hospitality circuit breaker
A four week hospitality circuit-breaker is set to be imposed in Jersey on 4 December to combat the spread of Covid-19. As part of the measures, all hospitality venues including pubs and restaurants will have to remain closed, with only takeaway and delivery services being able to continue. Government officials…
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2 DecemberNews
Caffe Nero CVA receives 90% creditor approval
Caffe Nero has confirmed it will go ahead with its planned CVA, after the brand rejected a takeover bid from billionaire Issa brothers. The high street chain announced 90% of creditors voted in favour of the proposal that will allow landlords to have their arrears paid in full. In a…
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2 DecemberNews
Loungers posts 33% revenue drop
Loungers, the owner of Lounge and Cosy Club, has reported that revenue fell by a third for the 24 weeks ended 4 October, when compared to the same period last year. The group claimed that the drop in revenue of £26.3m to £53.5m was a direct result of the national…
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