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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Mar- 2020 -24 MarchCafes and Coffee Shops
Tim Horton announces temporary closures to all UK sites amid Covid-19 virus outbreak
Coffee chain Tim Hortons has announced temporary closures at its UK restaurants amid the Covid-19 virus outbreak. The chain, which released a statement on social media confirmed it will close all 25 of its stores by midnight today (24 March). The statement read: “At Tim Hortons, our priority is the…
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23 MarchCafes and Coffee Shops
Krispy Kreme UK and Ireland closes sites temporarily amid Covid-19 outbreak
Krispy Kreme has announced the temporary closure of all its UK and Ireland stores amid the recent Covid-19 virus outbreak. In a recent statement, CEO Richard Cheshire said the company took the “difficult decision” to close all its stores from 6pm today (Monday 23 March 2020) for “a little while.”…
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23 MarchCoronavirus
UberEats waives delivery fees for independent restaurants
UberEats has waived the delivery fee for over 15,000 independent restaurants across the UK which feature on its app, in a bid to support businesses affected by Covid-19. In addition to this, it said it wants to help restaurants that have seen a decline in footfall by waiving the activation…
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23 MarchCafes and Coffee Shops
Costa Coffee announces closures of all UK sites amid Covid-19 outbreak
The Costa Coffee chain has announced the closure of all of its branches amid the outbreak of the coronavirus, resulting in over 2,000 of its stores closing until further notice. The closures, which will take effect from today evening (Monday 23 March), follows the government urging all restaurants, pubs and…
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20 MarchBusiness
Covid-19: Government to pay 80% of salary to staff unable to work
Chancellor Sunak Rishi has said the government will pay 80% of wages for employees who aren’t able to work due to the coronavirus, up to £2,500 a month according to the BBC. The “unprecedented measure” comes as the government has unveiled more plans to protect jobs and businesses amid the…
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20 MarchAdvice
Marketing Manchester to host webinar supporting hospitality amid Covid-19 crisis
Marketing Manchester has revealed plans to host a webinar on 23 March aimed at supporting the hospitality industry amid the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe. The event will explore tourism and hospitality sector challenges that have been created by the recent Covid-19 outbreak, and how they can be overcome. The…
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20 MarchRestaurants
TGI Friday’s announces temporary closure amid Covid-19 virus outbreak
American-style diner TGI Friday’s has announced it is to temporarily close all its UK restaurants from 9pm tomorrow (21 March) amid the recent outbreak of the Covid-19 virus outbreak. The news follows the government warning the public to practice social distancing to prevent the virus spreading. TGI released a statement…
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20 MarchPubs and Bars
Hospitality sales fell before PM’s warning, says CGA
Like-for-like sales across Britain’s pubs, bars and restaurants fell 15% in the week ended 15 March, one day before the Prime Minister’s warning to avoid these destinations amid the Covid-19 threat. Figures from the latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker, produced by hospitality consultancy CGA, revealed that like-for-like sales in restaurant…
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20 MarchPeople
Co-op creates 5,000 new roles for hospitality staff displaced by Covid-19
The Co-op has announced plans to create 5,000 store-based roles in a bid to provide temporary employment for hospitality workers who have lost their jobs, amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. The retailer said recruitment procedures have been simplified so that candidates can apply for positions by walking into their nearest…
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19 MarchPubs and Bars
Young’s suspends rent for tenants
Pub operator Young’s has announced a new set of measures to support its team across London and the south east. In its latest announcement, the group confirmed it would provide a three-month property rent holiday for all of its tenants, starting this week. The group also said it was doing…
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