Covid-19
Our COVID-19 coverage captures the full impact of the pandemic on the UKโs 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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Oct- 2020 -7 OctoberTrade Associations
UKHospitality calls on government to end 10pm curfew
UKHospitality has called on the government to โโrethinkโโ the 10pm curfew on pubs and restaurants, which was brought into effect in September to curb the growing rate of Covid-19. A vote on the measure, which was expected to take place today (7 October), has been delayed and will possibly happen…
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6 OctoberCoronavirus
Chancellor defends EOTHO Scheme
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has defended promoting the return to UK bars and restaurants over the summer through the Eat Out To Help Out scheme.ย Speaking to Sky News, the chancellor diluted the link between his scheme and the spike in cases across the country as he stated people were “jumping…
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1 OctoberFood and Drink
Emiliaโs Crafted Pasta extends EOTHO scheme
Emiliaโs Crafted Pasta, has announced it is extending its Eat Out To Help Out scheme throughout October.ย The restaurant, which has locations in both Algate and St.Katherine’s Docks, London, officially reopened after Covid-19 restrictions back in July.ย ย They are now offering 50% off pasta (up to ยฃ10 per person discount)…
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Sep- 2020 -30 SeptemberNews
Burger King calls in advisers to review CVA options
Burger King is reportedly considering the closure of some of its small UK branches following a restructuring process brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic.ย According to Sky News, the restaurant’s UK operations team has called in advisers from AlixPartners to review options for one of its subsidiary companies, which owns…
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29 SeptemberRegulations & Policies
Government enforces music ban on pubs
Loud music, singing and dancing have all been banned under new emergency Covid-19 laws. Under the new legislation, pubs and restaurants are not allowed to play music which exceeds 85 decibels. These new measures state landlords and venue owners must take โโall reasonable measuresโโ to stop singing and dancing by…
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28 SeptemberCoronavirus
Hospitality sector faces potential fortnight lockdown
Ministers are considering proposals to enforce new โsocial lockdownโ measures in the coming days across โareas of concernโ in the UK. According to The Times, the emergency measures would force restaurants, pubs and bars to close completely for two weeks, in an effort to regain control over a โspiralling second…
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25 SeptemberCoronavirus
Scottish university students must avoid pubs, says government
University students in Scotland must avoid pubs, following an outbreak of Covid-19 in student accommodation across parts of Scotland, according to new measures announced by the Scottish government. Following a meeting between university principles and government ministers, further measures and messaging have been introduced to stop the spread of the…
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24 SeptemberCafes and Coffee Shops
Upper Crust owner predicts 86% decrease in sales
Owners of pastry chain Upper Crust, have predicted an 86% decrease in sales for the year to end in September.ย A trading report released by the company revealed that weekly sales are currently running at 76% below last year results.ย The SSP owned group touted slow return to UK commuter…
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24 SeptemberCoronavirus
Deliveroo calls for further industry support as restrictions grow
Deliveroo, alongside major restaurant partners, is calling on the government to provide further financial support to the restaurant sector as restrictions tighten. In a letter addressed to Rishi Sunak, which was signed by the CEOs of Pizza Hut and KFC, the online food delivery company outlined what additional support is…
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23 SeptemberTrade Associations
UKHospitality calls on Scottish government to give more industry support
UKHospitality in Scotland has called on the Scottish government to provide additional support to the countryโs hospitality industry, following additional Covid-19 restrictions which are set to affect businesses. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced yesterday (23 September) that bars and restaurants must close by 10pm by 25 September and table service…
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