Jennie Milsom
City of London reinstates outside trading licences for selected hospitality operators
The City of London Corporation has said it will explore reallocating some street space to alfresco dining as part of its plan to safely reopen restaurants, bars and cafés in the Square Mile.
Hard-hit hospitality businesses in Liverpool to benefit from new business grant scheme
A pilot project in Liverpool that includes a business grant scheme, pedestrianisation and new street furniture has been unveiled.
Minute on the clock: Alan Lorrimer
The founder of the Piano Works live music venues tells Jennie Milsom how his #UKGrandOutdoorCafe campaign[...]
Hoxton restaurant Sardine 'unable to see a path to reopening'
Alex Jackson, restaurateur and head chef at Sardine in London’s Hoxton, has announced that the restaurant[...]
Pub operators vow to open on 4 July, saying ‘we cannot wait for government’
Pub operators have vowed to open their doors on 4 July, saying it would be "irresponsible"[...]
Ireland amends pub rules to include increased seating times and one-metre distancing
The National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, Fáilte Ireland, has updated its Guidelines for the Reopening[...]
Menuwatch: Sparrow
A concise menu of Sri Lankan-inspired curries using quality ingredients and precise spice blends is being cooked up by this ex-St John’s pair. "
Pride of Britain welcomes three Scottish hotels
Pride of Britain Hotels has announced three new members: the Fife Arms in Braemar, Fingal in Leith, Edinburgh, and Ness Walk in Inverness.
'Worsening labour market' to come as workers on payroll fall by 600,000
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has confirmed a fall of 600,000 people in work despite the unemployment rate remaining unchanged at 3.9% in the three months to March and the three months to April.
Pubs to receive £300,000 PPE package from Ei Group
Ei Publican Partnerships has said it will give up to one million items of PPE, worth[...]
Could the staycation save summer?
After months of inaction, hotel operators are seeing a surge of bookings from holidaymakers looking for[...]
Restaurant bosses write to PM calling for urgent action
High street brands, representing over 1,000 restaurants across the country, have written to prime minister Boris[...]
Le Caprice will be 'reborn at a new location', spokesperson confirms
Le Caprice in London's St James's will not reopen its doors after lockdown restrictions are lifted,[...]
Wake-up call: What are the rules around opening outside?
As businesses find ways to use outside spaces, there are numerous questions: can people drink in the street? Is permission needed for extra tables and chairs?"
Rockwater's Shacks by the Shore to launch in Hove next week
Rockwater Hove's Shacks by the Shore, a new seaside restaurant, takeaway and community hub in Hove, has confirmed it will launch its first phase next week.
Domestic bookings on the rise as holidaymakers choose staycations
After months spent confined within their homes, but with no guarantees of how or when travel guidelines will be lifted, many people are looking to staycation bookings in a bid to ensure a 2020 holiday of some kind.
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