Sophie Witts
Forced closures set to trigger 'tsunami' of insurance claims
Forced restaurant and pub closures in Scotland and parts of England are expected to trigger a “tsunami” of new business interruption insurance claims, a campaign group has said.
'Exceptional' care caterers honoured at NACC 2020 awards
The National Association of Care Caterers (NACC) has recognised the "exceptional contribution" of care caterers in its 2020 awards.
Ollie Dabbous' Hideaway café finds permanent home
Wake-up call: managing PoS integration in a Covid-19 world
Prime minister 'considering closing pubs and restaurants in northern England' next week
Restaurants and bars in the north of England could be forced to shut next week in[...]
Demand for hospitality technology on the rise
The last six months have seen a rise in demand for hospitality technology such as pay-at-table[...]
Keir Starmer calls on government to publish scientific basis of curfew before vote
Keir Starmer has called on the government to publish the “scientific basis” for the 10pm hospitality[...]
Greene King to close 79 sites after curfew sees drop in trade
Pub giant Greene King is to close 79 sites with the loss of hundreds of jobs[...]
Compass and Kerb partnership to bring street food concepts to stadiums and venues
Compass Group UK & Ireland is teaming up with street food operator Kerb to bring its traders to stadiums and venues nationwide from 2021."
Westminster curfew vote pushed to next week
A key vote by MPs on whether to scrap the controversial 10pm hospitality curfew will not take place tomorrow (7 October).
M Restaurants announces eight finalists for Young Chef of the Year competition
M Restaurants has named the eight finalists for its Young Chef of the Year 2020 competition.
Ufi Ibrahim heads new industry body to help sector tackle climate change
A new industry body is aiming to help hotels and other hospitality businesses reduce their environmental[...]
Anna Haugh calls for sense after curfew forced her guests to wait in the rain
The 10pm curfew must be enforced realistically, chef and restaurateur Anna Haugh has said after threats[...]
Emergency fund set up for Liverpool hospitality businesses
A £40m emergency fund is being set up to help save hospitality businesses in the Liverpool[...]
Nightclub group owner launches legal challenge against curfew
The owner of the G-A-Y nightclub group is launching a legal challenge to the government’s 10pm[...]
Late-night operators facing 'very difficult decisions' over future
Night-time industry leaders have warned the sector could see “huge swathes” of businesses close and thousands of jobs lost without further government support."
Gourmet Burger Kitchen owner believed to be eyeing sale
Gourmet Burger Kitchen is the latest casual dining chain to reportedly be put up for sale amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Ten Seafood Pub Company inns put on the market
Ten pubs which operated as part of the Seafood Pub Company have been put on the market following the businesses’ fall into administration earlier this year.
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