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Simon Mahon appointed general manager of the Grand hotel in York
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Simon Mahon has been appointed general manager of the Grand hotel in York, following the departure of Philip Bolson earlier this year.

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Covid-19 outbreak sees restrictions reimposed in Aberdeen with pubs and restaurants told to close
05 August 2020 by
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Jamie Shears appointed executive chef of 45 Park Lane
05 August 2020 by
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Uncertainty around weddings and larger events leaves operators in limbo
05 August 2020 by
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Loungers reports like-for-like sales down just 1.7%
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Eat Out to Help Out: HMRC Q&A
Landlords move away from traditional rent structures to ‘partnership approach’
Lockdown confusion knocks consumer confidence in Manchester
Extended congestion charge a ‘hammer blow’, say London operators and suppliers

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What's the future for restaurant guides?

05 August 2020 by

Covid-19 hasn’t put a stop to restaurants, and it hasn’t halted the guides either. Despite the[...]

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Inside track: David Moore on what he really, really wants

30 July 2020 by

Government grants are a half-hearted panacea that don’t address the real problem: failing small business, says[...]

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Viewpoint: The mental health fall-out of coronavirus is our next crisis

30 July 2020 by

While many will be focusing on reopening and getting staff back to work, employers need to[...]

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The Caterer interview: Emma McClarkin, BBPA – 'Keep the faith. Keep going'

29 July 2020 by

The chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association is a passionate advocate for her[...]

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Operators hail ‘amazing’ Eat Out to Help Out as sales surge

05 August 2020 by

Operators have reported strong sales since the launch of the government’s Eat Out to Help Out initiative on Monday, describing the 50% discount offer on food and soft drinks as ‘amazing’.

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Soho restaurants call for alfresco revolution to stay as customers return to enjoy 'Riviera' atmosphere

04 August 2020 by

Soho restaurant owners have called for the area’s alfresco revolution to be made permanent after experiencing a successful reopening not seen in other parts of the capital.

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EasyJet founder backs delivery business looking to rival Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats

04 August 2020 by
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More than three-quarters of hospitality businesses at risk of insolvency as sector left in ‘truly desperate position’

04 August 2020 by
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Latest openings: Birch, Camp Hox, Larry's and more

04 August 2020 by
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Home working cost London hospitality sector £2.3b

04 August 2020 by

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Accor launches €200m saving plan as Covid-19 halves group-wide revenue

04 August 2020 by

Accor has launched a €200m (£180m) cost-saving plan in response to the “violent and unprecedented” shock of Covid-19, which saw group-wide revenue more than halved in H1 2020.

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London operators need support after being hit by 'triple whammy' warns UKHospitality

03 August 2020 by

UKHospitality has described the loss of inbound tourism, leisure and business travel in London as a “triple whammy” for hospitality, with the capital hit “more deeply and for longer” than other parts of the UK.

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Edinburgh hoteliers say ‘huge programme of support’ needed as occupancy down 60% for August

03 August 2020 by
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Prime minister 'squeezes the brake' on lifting of Covid-19 restrictions planned for this weekend

31 July 2020 by
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Solomon Khaddour appointed general manager of the Capital

30 July 2020 by
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Belmond Cadogan names Xavier Lablaude as its new general manager

30 July 2020 by

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Apetito launches Culinary Inspirations range with dishes by south-west chefs

04 August 2020 by

Hospital meals provider Apetito has added nearly 50 new dishes to its range, as part of[...]

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HRC show to go ahead in March 2021

04 August 2020 by

The Hotel, Restaurant & Catering Show (HRC) will go ahead on 22-24 March 2021, following the[...]

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Compass reports slow progress in the reopening of B&I sites across Europe

30 July 2020 by

Compass has reported a 54% reduction in organic revenue across Europe in Q3, with B&I contracts[...]

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National Food Strategy says urgent action needed to feed children and protect food sovereignty

29 July 2020 by

The first major review of the UK food system for 75 years has said urgent action[...]

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Diageo's sales drop by 4% due to closures and cancellations

Drinks supplier Diageo GB has announced a net sales decline of 4% in the year to 31 July 2020."

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Thousands of struggling pubs still desperate for government funding, says BBPA

04 August 2020
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Around 10,000 pubs risk permanent closure unless the government ring-fences £1b of grant scheme funds. claims the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).

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Alfresco dining initiative creates 2,723 new covers in Liverpool

31 July 2020 by

An alfresco dining scheme launched in Liverpool has created space for a further 2,723 more covers[...]

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Latest openings: Bike & Boot, Six by Nico London, Stein’s on the Quay and more

28 July 2020 by

A look at the latest restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars to open their doors

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Corbin & King to reopen Bellanger with 'cheaper prices, more fun, and greater casualness'

28 July 2020 by

Corbin & King has announced it will reopen its Bellanger restaurant in Islington a year after[...]

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Closure ‘is not the end’, vows James Sommerin

27 July 2020 by

James Sommerin has said the “tragic” closure of his eponymous restaurant in Penarth “is not the[...]

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How to harness recent enthusiasm for sourdough into bread and pâtisserie fit for your discerning customers

Everyone’s a sourdough expert these days, and it seems home-based baking has awakened an appetite for other quality bread and pâtisserie offerings. "

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Restaurants and pubs see sales steadily increase but remain 30% below pre-Covid levels

30 July 2020
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Restaurant and pub groups have seen a steady improvement in footfall since reopening, however like-for-like sales remain almost 30% below pre-Covid levels.

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Up for grabs: The products and packaging you need to launch your grab-and-go offer

30 July 2020
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With some customers still reluctant to visit restaurants, the savvy operator will be thinking how best to position a grab-and-go or takeaway offer.

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Kevin Tickle takes on Cumbria’s Crown Inn
04 August 2020 by
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PizzaExpress CVA could close 15% of its UK restaurants
04 August 2020 by
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Two-Michelin-starred Kitchen Table to expand into Bubbledogs space
03 August 2020 by
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Selin Kiazim calls for support for London hospitality as she announces closure of Oklava Bakery + Wine
03 August 2020 by
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Jamie Oliver’s businesses achieve B Corp sustainability accreditation
03 August 2020 by
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Eat Out to Help Out scheme launches today with more than 72,000 operators signed up
03 August 2020 by
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Casual Dining Group bought out of administration and rebranded as the Big Table
01 August 2020 by
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Byron sold out of administration in deal that will see 31 sites close
31 July 2020 by
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Itsu hopes CVA will serve up mass rent reductions
31 July 2020 by
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VAT calculation warning ahead of government’s Eat Out to Help Out launch
31 July 2020 by
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Welsh hospitality businesses can reopen indoor space from Monday
31 July 2020 by
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Leicester operators given just three days' notice as lockdown partially lifts on Monday
31 July 2020 by
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Bookings fears as new restrictions ban households from meeting indoors in parts of northern England
31 July 2020 by
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Diego Masciaga joins the team at Claude Bosi’s Bibendum
31 July 2020 by
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Chefs back Springboard campaign to get kids cooking this summer
30 July 2020 by
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Dominique Ansel to close both London sites
30 July 2020 by
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More than 35 million adults expected to Eat Out To Help Out as top restaurants sign up
30 July 2020 by
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Pizza Hut appoints advisors to explore possibility of CVA
29 July 2020 by
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Scotland announces £14m hotel recovery programme
29 July 2020 by
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Umbrella Training launches initiatives for struggling SMEs
29 July 2020 by
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Landlord’s ‘lifeline’ saves Rick Stein's Marlborough restaurant from permanent closure
29 July 2020 by
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