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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Restaurant insolvencies increase by 41% in a year
The number of restaurant businesses going bust has jumped by 41% in the last year following the expiry of Covid-19 support measures.
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.
Scottish hospitality disappointed in delay of lifting face mask law
Face coverings are to remain a legal requirement in indoor hospitality settings in Scotland for almost[...]
Government launches survey on impact of coronavirus rent debt law
Hospitality businesses are being encouraged to take part in a government survey on resolving coronavirus rent[...]
New law to help resolve some outstanding coronavirus rent debt
A new law has come into force in England and Wales to help resolve some outstanding[...]
Pret sales slow in London as infections rise
Demand for Pret A Manger coffee and food fell slightly in London’s financial and shopping districts[...]
Pandemic more than halved Wasabi turnover
The onset of the pandemic in 2020 more than halved turnover at Wasabi, falling by 56.7% to £50.9m."
Wake-up call: can my landlord wind up my business?
It’s time to negotiate with your landlord now that the protections from the pandemic are being removed, say Henry Page and Louis Byrne
Count the cost: how to manage ever-increasing business costs
The perfect storm of price increases means operators are seeing things get dramatically more expensive. Ben Walker investigates how to balance the increase for customers whilst keeping costs down
Scotland to end vaccine passport scheme and lift restrictions
Scotland’s mandatory vaccine passport scheme is to be scrapped from 28 February, with other restrictions due[...]
IHG says hotel demand approaching pre-pandemic levels
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the owner of brands including Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza, said its[...]
Two years of Covid 'cost hospitality sector £115b'
The impact of the Covid pandemic over the last two years is estimated to have cost[...]
Wales to drop Covid Pass requirement for events and nightclubs
Wales' first minister Mark Drakeford has confirmed that from 18 February a Covid Pass will no[...]
Easing of Covid restrictions nudges up drinks sales in pubs, bars and restaurants
Out-of-home drinks sales saw a modest revival last week after Covid-19-related restrictions were lifted, according to CGA’s latest Drinks Recovery Tracker."
Backwell House to close next month after being hit by the pandemic
Backwell House in Somerset is to close next month after being hard hit by the pandemic.
City centre hospitality seeing uplift after work from home guidance dropped
Hospitality groups have seen sales begin to recover in city centres after the government scrapped work from home guidance on 19 January in England.
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