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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More details on reopening roadmap anticipated later this month

03 February 2021 by Katherine Price

More details on the hospitality sector’s roadmap to reopening are expected to be clarified towards the middle of February.

Scotland to introduce 'managed quarantine' for all travellers

02 February 2021 by Sophie Witts

Nicola Sturgeon has announced that all travellers arriving in Scotland will soon have to quarantine regardless of which country they have come from.

Report calls to halve alcohol duty and scrap business rates to save hospitality from ‘financial oblivion’

Report calls to halve alcohol duty and scrap business rates to save hospitality from ‘financial oblivion’

02 February 2021 by Katherine Price

Isle of Man hospitality reopens as island exits lockdown

Isle of Man hospitality reopens as island exits lockdown

02 February 2021 by Katherine Price

Hospitality is a career for life, says Chantelle Nicholson

Hospitality is a career for life, says Chantelle Nicholson

02 February 2021 by Chantelle Nicholson

UKHospitality calls for VAT and rates support after worst year on record

UKHospitality calls for VAT and rates support after worst year on record

01 February 2021 by Katherine Price

Up to 200 people caught partying at Liverpool hotel

Up to 200 people caught partying at Liverpool hotel

01 February 2021 by Katherine Price

Up to 200 people were caught partying at the Richmond hotel in Liverpool’s Hatton Garden on[...]

Various Eateries receives £2.5m business interruption insurance payout

Various Eateries receives £2.5m business interruption insurance payout

29 January 2021 by Katherine Price

Various Eateries, which operates the Coppa Club and Tavolino brands, has received an interim £2.5m payout[...]

Manchester City footballer to fundraise for city’s restaurants

Manchester City footballer to fundraise for city’s restaurants

29 January 2021 by Katherine Price

Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gündogan has launched a campaign to raise money for Manchester cafés and[...]

Hospitality 'isn't a huge risk' to increasing infections

Hospitality 'isn't a huge risk' to increasing infections

28 January 2021 by Sophie Witts

The hospitality sector is not seen as presenting a huge risk to increasing the spread of[...]

Pressure mounts on Rishi Sunak after rates holiday extended in Scotland

The Scottish government has announced a three-month extension of business rates relief for Scottish hospitality and tourism businesses."

28 January 2021 by James Stagg

Pandemic and lockdowns cost hospitality £200m a day in 2020

Pandemic and lockdowns cost hospitality £200m a day in 2020

28 January 2021

by Katherine Price

New data has shown that turnover for the hospitality sector last year dropped by almost £72b, equivalent to nearly £200m a day or £8m per hour in lost sales.

Hospitality in England will not reopen before March and quarantine hotels confirmed

Hospitality in England will not reopen before March and quarantine hotels confirmed

27 January 2021

by Katherine Price

Prime minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that the government will prioritise the reopening of schools in England, which is hoped to begin on 8 March, with other restrictions eased “then or thereafter”.

Post-lockdown resurgence predicted for 'the local pub'

Post-lockdown resurgence predicted for 'the local pub'

26 January 2021 by Caroline Baldwin

This year the 'local pub' will see a resurgence due to the continued trend of people[...]

Scotland announces additional £10m for wedding sector

Scotland announces additional £10m for wedding sector

26 January 2021 by Katherine Price

A further £10m has been added to the £15m the Scottish government announced in December to[...]

Wellington Pub Company urged to cease rent demands and engage in ‘meaningful discussions’

Wellington Pub Company urged to cease rent demands and engage in ‘meaningful discussions’

25 January 2021 by Katherine Price

Tenants of the Reuben Brothers’ Wellington Pub Company are pleading with the group to cease “aggressive”[...]

Covid insurance ruling: fewer than one in 10 policies expected to pay out

Covid insurance ruling: fewer than one in 10 policies expected to pay out

22 January 2021 by Sophie Witts

Fewer than one in 10 business interruption insurance policies held by hospitality operators are estimated to[...]

Should companies protect the identity of those who have tested positive for Covid-19?

Concerns over data protection laws should not hamper safety protocols, but there are some rules to follow."

21 January 2021 by News

Derbyshire hotel to become vaccination centre

Derbyshire hotel to become vaccination centre

20 January 2021

by Katherine Price

Casa hotel in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, has got the green light to become a vaccination centre from 1 February until the end of June to speed up the Covid-19 vaccine rollout.

Prime minister urged to intervene over delay in hospitality grant payments

Prime minister urged to intervene over delay in hospitality grant payments

19 January 2021

by Sophie Witts

The government and local authorities are facing growing criticism over the slow payment of winter lockdown grants, with thousands of hospitality businesses still yet to receive a penny.

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