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.

  • Nov- 2020 -
    3 November
    GovernmentMinister for Hospitality petition gains over 37,000 signatures

    Minister for Hospitality petition gains over 37,000 signatures

    A petition calling for the Government to create a minister for hospitality has gathered 37,700 signatures since its creation. The online petition, made in reaction to the current Covid-19 restrictions and upcoming lockdown, asks for a dedicated minister who would liaise with industry representatives. Currently, the UK hospitality industry creates…

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  • 3 November
    BusinessBurger King calls on public to support McDonald’s

    Burger King calls on public to support McDonald’s

    Burger King is urging the UK public to order from McDonalds, as well as other restaurant chains, in a show of support ahead of the country’s second Covid-19 lockdown. The burger chain is encouraging people to order food how they can during the lockdown, whether it be drive-through or takeaway,…

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  • 3 November
    Food and DrinkDeliveroo pledges free meals to NHS workers

    Deliveroo pledges free meals to NHS workers

    Deliveroo has relaunched its ‘Supporting the NHS’ campaign, with a new commitment to deliver “hundreds of thousands” free, hot meals to NHS frontline staff. Deliveroo said it “pledged” to donate hot meals to the NHS from Pizza Hut, Rosa’s Thai Cafe and other independent restaurants who will donate 500 meals…

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  • 2 November
    NewsTasty reports £11m loss

    Tasty reports £11m loss

    Tasty, a restaurant group that owns Wildwood and Dim T, has reported a loss of £11m for the six month period ending 28 June. According to the company’s interim report, Covid-19 restrictions caused total sales to fall 59% from £21.1m to £8.7m.  All of the firm’s sites closed from 24…

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  • 2 November
    Pubs and BarsBrighton Pier Group revenue falls 29.4%

    Brighton Pier Group revenue falls 29.4%

    The Brighton Pier Group has reported a 29.4% decrease in revenue in its final financial results for this year to £22.6m. The group, which owns and operates Brighton Place Pier and 12 bars nationwide, said the prolonged closures due to lockdown resulted in “impairments to goodwill, property, plant and equipment…

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  • Oct- 2020 -
    30 October
    CoronavirusGordon Ramsay opens new restaurant amid calls to ‘kick-start’ economy

    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 Southwark on 5 November, as he tells followers the industry must “bounce back” from Covid-19.  In a video posted on the chef’s social media site, he said: “You may think it’s crazy opening a…

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  • 30 October
    Food and DrinkPizza Express to axe a further 1,300 jobs

    Pizza Express to axe a further 1,300 jobs

    Pizza Express will reportedly cut 1,300 additional jobs across its 370 UK restaurants attributed to poor sales and the continued impact of Covid-19, according to the BBC. The losses come weeks after the firm launched a CVA bid that proposed 1,100 jobs would be cut and 73 restaurants close. The…

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  • 29 October
    CoronavirusG-A-Y 10pm curfew battle placed on hold

    G-A-Y 10pm curfew battle placed on hold

    The legal challenge against the Government’s 10pm curfew on hospitality launched by the owner of the G-A-Y nightclub has been placed on hold after the court refused permission for the case to move forward. In a statement posted to Twitter, owner Jeremy Joseph revealed that the decision was made by…

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  • 29 October
    NewsThe Thompson’s Bell pub reopens amid £275K revamp

    The Thompson’s Bell pub reopens amid £275K revamp

    The Thompson’s Bell pub in Walmer has reopened its doors to the public following a £275K refurbishment by Star Pubs and Bars  The pub which has been shut since 23 February, was originally due to open in early April following a funding package by Star Pubs and Bars and new…

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  • 29 October
    CoronavirusOnly 1% of hospitality venues report test and trace incidences

    Only 1% of hospitality venues report test and trace incidences

    Only 1% of pubs, restaurant and hospitality venues report test and trace incidences, according to leading trade associations. A survey of members from UKHospitality, the British Institute of Innkeeping and the British Beer & Pub Association, with respondents operating over 22,500 outlets across the UK, said they collectively only reported…

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