Regulations
Reporting focuses on legal and compliance developments affecting restaurants, pubs, caterers, and hospitality operators, including food safety rules, employment law, environmental standards, licensing, labelling, and allergen requirements. Coverage offers practical guidance and analysis to help businesses stay compliant, manage risk, and adapt operations in line with evolving national and local policies.
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May- 2021 -13 MayFood and Drink
Jollibee opens flagship restaurant in Leicester Square
Jollibee has announced the opening of its new flagship restaurant in Leicester Square, London on Thursday 20 May 2021. The new restaurant concept will offer “high-quality great tasting food” at an affordable price point. The restaurant will be open 10am – 10pm every day, with a seating capacity of 175,…
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6 MayTrade Associations
UKH publish sector prospectus ahead of Mayoral elections
UKHospitality (UKH) has published its sector prospectus ahead of the 2021 Metro Mayoral elections, which are taking place today (6 May). The prospectus outlines the financial and cultural importance of the hospitality and tourism sectors for local economic development. Among the measures being called for by the trade body are…
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Apr- 2021 -30 AprilTrade Associations
UKH Cymru unveils Industry Prospectus ahead of Welsh election
UKHospitality (UKH) Cymru has launched an Industry Prospectus, ‘Hospitality in Wales: A Firm Foundation for Wales’ Future’, for the next Welsh government ahead of next week’s election. The prospectus emphasises the hospitality industry’s importance to the Welsh economy and the need for greater financial support following lockdown. Among the range…
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22 AprilPubs and Bars
Oakman Group reveals ‘encouraging’ reopening performance
The Oakman Group has said it is “encouraged” by its first week trading figures after average sales across the Oakman Inn brand were in excess of £40k net last week. In the first week that pubs were allowed to reopen for outdoor services, the Oakman Group has seen its total…
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16 AprilTrade Associations
UKH Cymru outlines ‘priority policy’ areas ahead of 2021 election
UKHospitality Cyrmu (UKHC) has published a full prospectus of “priority policy” ahead of the Welsh Parliament’s 6 May election, outlining the group’s ambitions for working with the next elected government. The post-pandemic recovery for hospitality businesses are at the centre of UKHC’s proposals to encourage confidence and growth within the…
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6 AprilTrade Associations
UKH publishes hospitality ‘manifesto’ ahead of Scottish election
UKHospitality (UKH) has published its “manifesto” as representatives of the hospitality industry, ahead of the Scottish parliamentary elections in May. The trade association issued demands for the country’s political parties to help assist the industry’s return after lockdown. As part of the manifesto, UKH called for a full review of…
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Mar- 2021 -19 MarchPubs and Bars
JD Wetherspoons falls to pre-tax loss of £68m
JD Wetherspoons has reported a pre-tax loss of £68m in its preliminary results for the 26 weeks ended 24 January 2021. Revenue fell 54% to £431.1m from £933m in the period, while like-for-like sales declined 54% which was attributed to the disruption in trading due to lockdown restrictions. In its…
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Feb- 2021 -19 FebruaryPeople
McDonald’s sets targets for 2030 gender parity
McDonald’s has announced a new set of targets to see an increased representation of women and minority groups in senior roles, with an overall goal to reach gender parity in leadership roles by the end of 2030. The group said it will now be implementing policies that will hold its…
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10 FebruaryRestaurants
McDonald’s to reopen for walk-in takeaway
McDonald’s has announced plans to reopen the majority of its UK restaurants for walk-in takeaway on Monday 22 February. The fast-food giant told customers in an email that it would be trialling the reopening with enhanced safety measures in place at a select number of its establishments this week. While…
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Jan- 2021 -11 JanuaryTrade Associations
New travel requirements are encouraging, says UKHospitality chief
UKHospitality has labelled the government’s new international travel requirements as “encouraging”, with arrivals into the UK now required to to present a negative Covid-19 test taken up to 72 hours prior to departure for entry. In a statement, UKHospitality chief Kate Nicholls said that the decision which was announced on…
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