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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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. 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 ‘‘all reasonable measures’’ 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 ‘social lockdown’ measures in the coming days across ‘areas of concern’ 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 “spiralling 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. A trading report released by the company revealed that weekly sales are currently running at 76% below last year results. 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 country’s 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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22 SeptemberCoronavirus
PM announces new 10pm curfew for hospitality
All pubs, bars and restaurants will be required to close by 10pm from Thursday 24 September, the prime minister has announced, as the government aims to curb the rise in coronavirus infections. All venues will now be required to operate via table-service unless offering takeaway and retail and indoor hospitality…
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22 SeptemberBusiness
Stonegate Pub Company extends business support
Stonegate Pub Company has announced further business support within its leased and tenanted business, Ei Publican Partnerships. The business, which has been adversely affected by the economic downturn resulting from Covid-19, now has access to a support package in excess of £36.5m. Additional support also includes rent reductions of 30%…
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18 SeptemberComment
Rebooting restaurants: Tech solutions to Covid-19 problems in catering
COVID-19 has been a huge problem for restaurants and catering businesses, with virtually every company in the sector, from bars to cafés, having to re-think their business model. With the industry so strongly dependent on social gatherings and interacting with other people, it has been a sector massively impacted by…
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