Covid-19

Compass Group launches £2bn share raising

Catering firm the Compass Group has announced it has launched a £2bn share offering in order to help increase its…

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The coronavirus diaries: James Santillo

My business surviving the Covid-19 pandemic doesn’t worry me, but losing or leaving loved ones does worry me and that’s…

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Greene King launches delivery and takeaway services amid pandemic

Pub company and brewer Greene King has announced the launch of its delivery and takeaway service from a select number…

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Thousands of Deliveroo employees ‘at risk’, warn MPs

A group of cross-party MPs have called on Deliveroo to “protect the incomes and safety” of its workers as the…

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Marston’s agrees £70m banking facility

Pub operator Marston’s has revealed it has agreed a £70m banking facility to help improve its liquidity during the ongoing…

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Brighton Pier Group details cash-saving measures

The Brighton Pier Group has secured £5m in loans in order to shore up cash during the pandemic.  Both term…

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BBPA welcomes new task force for pubs and restaurants

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has welcomed the creation of five new ministerial-led task forces to develop plans…

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UK economy shrinks by 2% as pandemic takes its toll

The UK’s economy shrank by 2% in the three months to 31 March 2020, as a result of the Covid-19…

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Starbucks to reopen 150 UK stores for takeaway and delivery

Starbucks has announced the reopening of 150 of its UK sites from tomorrow (14 May), amid the Covid-19 pandemic. With…

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Greene King launches team member support fund

Pub company and brewer Greene King has announced the launch of a support fund in partnership with the Licensed Trade…

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