Coronavirus

The Caterer takes the Coronavirus (COVID-19) very seriously. The epidemic and it's consequences including the steps taken to combat the virus has a serious impact on the hospitality sector. We try to collect all information and do what The Caterer does the best: provide guidance and shine light on ways how we can survive and emerge stronger at the end.

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Influx in overseas visitors aids hotel recovery

23 August 2023 by Victoria Miller

Hotels across the country are experiencing a post-Covid rebound, with hotels in both London and the regions recording an average daily rate (ADR) growth of 23% during the first half of 2023 versus the same period in 2019.

UKHospitality calls on business secretary to extend coronavirus loan repayments

14 July 2023 by Jungmin Seo

The chair of UKHospitality has urged the government to extend CBILS (Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans) repayment terms to ensure the “survival of thousands of businesses in hospitality”.

PizzaExpress and SY23 owner win High Court ruling on insurance payouts

PizzaExpress and SY23 owner win High Court ruling on insurance payouts

20 June 2023 by Sophie Witts

Wake-up call: It’s time to face up to Covid debt repayment

Wake-up call: It’s time to face up to Covid debt repayment

27 April 2023 by News

Historic Fife hotel enters liquidation as industry body warns more will follow

Historic Fife hotel enters liquidation as industry body warns more will follow

14 March 2023 by Victoria Miller

Pub loses two-year legal battle over breach of coronavirus rules

Pub loses two-year legal battle over breach of coronavirus rules

23 February 2023 by News Desk

Fuller’s launches legal action over business interruption insurance

Fuller’s launches legal action over business interruption insurance

14 February 2023 by Katherine Price

Pub group Fuller’s has commenced legal proceedings against Liberty Mutual and Aviva in relation to a[...]

Trump Turnberry returns to pre-Covid trading but losses widen

Trump Turnberry returns to pre-Covid trading but losses widen

02 February 2023 by Katherine Price

Donald Trump’s luxury Trump Turnberry resort in Ayrshire has reported a return to pre-Covid trading levels[...]

Patients could be placed in hotels to ease NHS crisis

Patients could be placed in hotels to ease NHS crisis

10 January 2023 by Emma Lake

Patients fit to be discharged but requiring care in the community could be placed in hotels[...]

How to be more resilient in the face of workplace disruption

How to be more resilient in the face of workplace disruption

15 December 2022 by News

Ensuring staff are supported will be key as we face a tough winter ahead. At The[...]

Leicestershire restaurant boss banned for Bounce Back Loan abuse

A Leicestershire restaurant boss has been disqualified as a company director for misconduct including Bounce Back Loan abuse."

07 December 2022 by Katherine Price

Hospitality businesses in the City of London and Birmingham hit hardest by the pandemic

Hospitality businesses in the City of London and Birmingham hit hardest by the pandemic

15 August 2022

by Caroline Baldwin

The City of London and Birmingham have both lost one in seven of their pubs and restaurants since March 2022.

Pandemic pushed Gordon Ramsay Restaurants to £6.8m loss

Pandemic pushed Gordon Ramsay Restaurants to £6.8m loss

04 August 2022

by Katherine Price

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the hospitality sector pushed Gordon Ramsay Restaurants to a £6.8m pre-tax loss last year.

Recovery Loan Scheme extended for two years

Recovery Loan Scheme extended for two years

20 July 2022 by Sophie Witts

A scheme offering government-backed loans to small business has been extended for a further two years.

Restaurant owner ‘spent majority of Covid financial support on drinking and gambling’

Restaurant owner ‘spent majority of Covid financial support on drinking and gambling’

04 July 2022 by Katherine Price

The owner of an Indian restaurant in Cardiff went bankrupt after spending most of £43,000 worth[...]

End of alfresco dining red tape ‘fantastic news’

End of alfresco dining red tape ‘fantastic news’

10 May 2022 by Jungmin Seo

Pavement licensing red tape is to be permanently scrapped, freeing up businesses to serve food alfresco[...]

Restaurant insolvencies increase by 41% in a year

Restaurant insolvencies increase by 41% in a year

05 May 2022 by Emma Lake

The number of restaurant businesses going bust has jumped by 41% in the last year following[...]

City centre hospitality jobs at risk as more people work from home

Around 77,000 retail and hospitality employees could be forced to relocate or lose their jobs due to an increase in office staff working from home, a University of Sheffield study has revealed."

20 April 2022 by Jungmin Seo

Wake-up call: the reasons behind the rise in food prices

Wake-up call: the reasons behind the rise in food prices

15 April 2022

A myriad of factors pushing food prices upwards are sending shockwaves that are being felt around the world, says Oliver Hall

Hospitality venues continue to struggle with Covid cancellations

Hospitality venues continue to struggle with Covid cancellations

11 April 2022

by Sophie Witts

Hospitality businesses are continuing to struggle with large numbers of Covid-related cancellations, with some warning it could drive them out of business.

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