Wagamama owner looks to share placing to ensure "sufficient liquidity" through coronavirus crisis

The Restaurant Group has announced that it will carry out a placing of new ordinary shares to provide the company with “sufficient” liquidity to continue to operate through the coronavirus crisis.

The lockdown announced in response to the coronavirus outbreak will be extended beyond the initial three weeks in Wales, first minister Mark Drakeford has announced.

With the nation only able to engage with your brand online for now, there’s no better time to level up your social media presence.

Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UK Hospitality, has led the charge as the industry battles to survive the coronavirus crisis. She speaks to Emma Lake about the current situation for operators