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Extensive refurbishment planned for Loch Rannoch hotel under new ownership
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Extensive refurbishment planned for Loch Rannoch hotel under new ownership
14 July 2020 by

The new owners of the Loch Rannoch hotel have confirmed that the hotel will remain closed until spring 2021 while an extensive refurbishment programme is under way.

Restaurant operators in Wales on 'razor’s edge' as only half open their doors
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Restaurant operators in Wales on 'razor’s edge' as only half open their doors
14 July 2020 by
Facemasks not set to be compulsory in restaurants and pubs, environment secretary confirms
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Facemasks not set to be compulsory in restaurants and pubs, environment secretary confirms
14 July 2020 by
Reopenings and new openings: Depot Cardiff, Outlaw's New Road, Chef Andrew Durham at Porth Beach and more
Openings
Reopenings and new openings: Depot Cardiff, Outlaw's New Road, Chef Andrew Durham at Porth Beach and more
14 July 2020 by
Street Feast's Dinerama to reopen on Friday for what may be its 'last days'
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Street Feast's Dinerama to reopen on Friday for what may be its 'last days'
14 July 2020 by

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Lack of 'momentum' could see Scottish venues remain closed on Wednesday
Lack of 'momentum' could see Scottish venues remain closed on Wednesday
Registration opens for Eat Out to Help Out scheme
Registration opens for Eat Out to Help Out scheme
Concerns chancellor's VAT break could be undermined by promises of price cuts
Concerns chancellor's VAT break could be undermined by promises of price cuts
Tom Kerridge slams 'selfish' no-shows putting jobs at risk
Tom Kerridge slams 'selfish' no-shows putting jobs at risk

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Viewpoint: Taking a Liberty with accessibility
In-Depth

Viewpoint: Taking a Liberty with accessibility

09 July 2020 by

Robin Sheppard emphasises the need for accessibility, ensuring that hospitality reopens for every guest.

Video: John Williams on why the industry must back British food production and invest in young chefs
Chef

Video: John Williams on why the industry must back British food production and invest in young chefs

08 July 2020 by

John Williams, executive chef of the Ritz and chairman of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts[...]

The Caterer interview: Fuller's Simon Emeny – ‘We won’t take the enjoyment away’
Pub & Bar

The Caterer interview: Fuller's Simon Emeny – ‘We won’t take the enjoyment away’

08 July 2020 by

The chief executive of Fuller’s reveals his plans for reopening the estate of 393 pubs and[...]

Reopening diaries: how operators coped with 'Super Saturday'
Business

Reopening diaries: how operators coped with 'Super Saturday'

06 July 2020 by

After weeks of speculation, finally 4 July came and restaurants and hotels were back in business.[...]

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Diners asked to add a portion of 'guilt-free' invisible chips to orders in charity appeal
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Diners asked to add a portion of 'guilt-free' invisible chips to orders in charity appeal

13 July 2020 by

Hospitality Action has launched a new fundraising campaign called 'invisible chips' to support vulnerable people in the hospitality industry and to “bring a smile to people’s faces.”

‘It’s pretty devastating’: The Vineyard considers additional measures to stop no-shows
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‘It’s pretty devastating’: The Vineyard considers additional measures to stop no-shows

13 July 2020 by

The Vineyard hotel in Stockcross, Berkshire, is among those considering the introduction of deposits for restaurant guests as late cancellations and no-shows continue to blight hospitality’s reopening weeks.

Chef sues House of Commons making claims of racism and bullying
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Chef sues House of Commons making claims of racism and bullying

13 July 2020 by
Yorke Arms to close restaurant and reopen as ‘country house for hire’
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Yorke Arms to close restaurant and reopen as ‘country house for hire’

13 July 2020 by
Gizzi Erskine and Professor Green to launch ‘Giz & Green’ pop-up at Passo
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Gizzi Erskine and Professor Green to launch ‘Giz & Green’ pop-up at Passo

13 July 2020 by

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Lamington launches budget Room2 Lite hometel brand
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Lamington launches budget Room2 Lite hometel brand

13 July 2020 by

Lamington Group, the family owned real estate investment and development company behind ‘hometel’ brand Room2, has launched its Room2 Lite budget concept.

Barnsdale Hall sold to the Patel family for £10m
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Barnsdale Hall sold to the Patel family for £10m

13 July 2020 by

Barnsdale Hall hotel in Rutland has been sold off a guide price of £10m to Dineshbhai and Savitaben Patel on behalf of trustees.

Around 450 job losses expected across the Celtic Collection
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Around 450 job losses expected across the Celtic Collection

10 July 2020 by
Jurys Inn confirms consultation process with up to 400 roles at risk
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Jurys Inn confirms consultation process with up to 400 roles at risk

10 July 2020 by
Opening dates for indoor gyms, swimming pools and spas announced
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Opening dates for indoor gyms, swimming pools and spas announced

09 July 2020 by
VAT cut and discount scheme welcomed by industry as chancellor gives it a 'fighting chance’
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VAT cut and discount scheme welcomed by industry as chancellor gives it a 'fighting chance’

08 July 2020 by

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Bartlett Mitchell launches Covid Info Hub to share learnings across industry
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Bartlett Mitchell launches Covid Info Hub to share learnings across industry

08 July 2020 by

Contract caterer Bartlett Mitchell has launched a Covid Info Hub to share reopening advice with clients,[...]

Wellbeing tool launched to support employees returning to work
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Wellbeing tool launched to support employees returning to work

08 July 2020 by

A new tool has been launched for the hospitality industry to support the physical and mental[...]

‘Thank you so much for all you do for this country’: Prince Charles praises resilience and fortitude of hospitality sector
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‘Thank you so much for all you do for this country’: Prince Charles praises resilience and fortitude of hospitality sector

04 July 2020 by

The Prince of Wales has recorded a video message for the hospitality sector, in recognition of[...]

Bar owner calls for hospitality to take part in Equal Measures anti-racism campaign
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Bar owner calls for hospitality to take part in Equal Measures anti-racism campaign

03 July 2020 by

Deano Moncrieffe, director of Hacha bar in London’s Dalston, is launching the Equal Measures campaign this[...]

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Diageo creates plastic-free, paper-based spirits bottle

Drinks giant Diageo has revealed that it has created the world’s first 100% plastic-free spirits bottle, made entirely from sustainably sourced wood."

14 July 2020 by
JD Wetherspoon founder welcomes VAT cut as first step towards tax equality with supermarkets
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JD Wetherspoon founder welcomes VAT cut as first step towards tax equality with supermarkets

13 July 2020
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JD Wetherspoon founder Tim Martin has welcomed the chancellor’s VAT cut as the first step towards achieving tax equality between pubs, restaurants and supermarkets.

Indoor hospitality in Wales to reopen from 3 August
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Indoor hospitality in Wales to reopen from 3 August

10 July 2020
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Indoor hospitality in Wales can reopen from 3 August, the first minister has announced today, with the Welsh government also confirming changes will be made to physical distancing regulations.

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How to... communicate out of a pandemic
Advice

How to... communicate out of a pandemic

10 July 2020 by

There has never been a more important time to connect with stakeholders. Neil Kent lays out[...]

Diageo launches recovery fund to support trade
Products

Diageo launches recovery fund to support trade

10 July 2020 by

Raising the Bar, a recovery programme to support the trade globally, the UK fund from Diageo[...]

Outdoor hospitality sees strong demand in Scotland as full reopening dates confirmed
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Outdoor hospitality sees strong demand in Scotland as full reopening dates confirmed

09 July 2020 by

The founders of Glasgow restaurant venue Cranside Kitchen, which launched for outdoor diners on Monday, have[...]

Chancellor’s announcement ‘will do little to help Welsh businesses’ without reopening date
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Chancellor’s announcement ‘will do little to help Welsh businesses’ without reopening date

09 July 2020 by

A group of 300 independent restaurants in Wales have said the Chancellor’s measures to support the[...]

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UK economy shrank by 19.1% in the three months to May

The UK economy shrank by 19.1% in the three months to May, and by a record of 20.4% in April, according to new data produced by the Office for National Statistics (ONS)."

14 July 2020 by
Green shoots: How to add inventive plant-based products to your menu
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Green shoots: How to add inventive plant-based products to your menu

09 July 2020
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As kitchens come out of lockdown, most chefs will be looking to make efficiencies, but they should think twice before ditching the veggie dishes.

House of fun: How Inception Group is finding the lighter side to PPE in its pubs and bars
Pub & Bar

House of fun: How Inception Group is finding the lighter side to PPE in its pubs and bars

09 July 2020
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Charlie Gilkes, co-founder of the Inception Group, explains how the brand is emerging from lockdown with some creative and unusual solutions for social distancing.

Viewpoint: Operators must work with suppliers to avoid mass food waste
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Viewpoint: Operators must work with suppliers to avoid mass food waste
13 July 2020 by
Negotiations under way for sale of Casual Dining Group
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Negotiations under way for sale of Casual Dining Group
13 July 2020 by
Il Portico owner calls for restaurants to boycott Deliveroo during August
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Il Portico owner calls for restaurants to boycott Deliveroo during August
10 July 2020 by
Thomas Carr will not reopen Michelin-starred Olive Room restaurant
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Thomas Carr will not reopen Michelin-starred Olive Room restaurant
10 July 2020 by
Second Zim Braai site opens in Bournemouth
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Second Zim Braai site opens in Bournemouth
10 July 2020 by
Arena hosts virtual event on effects of Covid-19 on hospitality worldwide
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Arena hosts virtual event on effects of Covid-19 on hospitality worldwide
10 July 2020 by
Wagamama owner secures £50m coronavirus loan
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Wagamama owner secures £50m coronavirus loan
10 July 2020 by
Campaign urges restaurants and takeaways to be aware of the signs of child abuse
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Campaign urges restaurants and takeaways to be aware of the signs of child abuse
10 July 2020 by
Oxfordshire pub bans under-25s in the evening for flouting virus measures
Pub & Bar
Oxfordshire pub bans under-25s in the evening for flouting virus measures
10 July 2020 by
Trading for hospitality's reopening weekend down 44.5% year-on-year
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Trading for hospitality's reopening weekend down 44.5% year-on-year
10 July 2020 by
London’s top restaurants donate recipes to virtual cookbook the Pass
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London’s top restaurants donate recipes to virtual cookbook the Pass
09 July 2020 by
No further support planned for Leicester businesses after extended lockdown
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No further support planned for Leicester businesses after extended lockdown
09 July 2020 by
Food market plans for Oldham’s town hall
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Food market plans for Oldham’s town hall
09 July 2020 by
Burger King boss says the business could close around 5% of its restaurants
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Burger King boss says the business could close around 5% of its restaurants
09 July 2020 by
‘Cheerio for now’: Cereal Killer cafés latest casualty of coronavirus
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‘Cheerio for now’: Cereal Killer cafés latest casualty of coronavirus
09 July 2020 by
Tennent’s pledges free beer to Scotland’s pubs in bid to 'drive footfall back'
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Tennent’s pledges free beer to Scotland’s pubs in bid to 'drive footfall back'
09 July 2020 by
Brewdog reveals plans to open four drive-throughs
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Brewdog reveals plans to open four drive-throughs
09 July 2020 by
Soho venues asked to implement ‘no seat, no service’ policy to avoid overcrowding in streets
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Soho venues asked to implement ‘no seat, no service’ policy to avoid overcrowding in streets
09 July 2020 by
UKHospitality urges continued support for pubs and venues ‘left behind’ by chancellor
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UKHospitality urges continued support for pubs and venues ‘left behind’ by chancellor
09 July 2020 by
TGI Fridays takes on Carluccio's sites in Surrey and Lincoln
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TGI Fridays takes on Carluccio's sites in Surrey and Lincoln
09 July 2020 by
Dermot King promoted to Oakman Inns CEO as Peter Borg-Neal named executive chairman
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Dermot King promoted to Oakman Inns CEO as Peter Borg-Neal named executive chairman
08 July 2020 by
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