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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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Tom Kerridge on Saving Britain’s Pubs: 'Our industry has never been under this much pressure'

26 November 2020 by

Series one of the BBC’s Saving Britain’s Pubs with Tom Kerridge came to its conclusion this evening, and presenter, chef-patron, restaurateur and publican Kerridge says he has been reminded of some important lessons along the way.

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Hospitality operators in high tier areas 'devastated' by loss of vital pre-Christmas trade

26 November 2020 by

Hospitality operators in England who have learned they will be reopening under Tier 2 restrictions, or not reopening at all in Tier 3, have said they are frustrated and devastated at losing vital pre-Christmas trade.

Spending review: Chancellor announces National Living Wage increase News

Spending review: Chancellor announces National Living Wage increase

25 November 2020 by

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced the National Living Wage will increase in his spending review today.

Second hospitality protest to take place next month News

Second hospitality protest to take place next month

25 November 2020 by

HospoDemo will return to London’s Westminster for a second protest next month.

Hospitality excluded from nationwide Christmas plans News

Hospitality excluded from nationwide Christmas plans

25 November 2020 by

Travel and household mixing restrictions will be eased over Christmas, but restrictions on hospitality will remain[...]

Government confirms hospitality can reopen from Wednesday morning next week News

Government confirms hospitality can reopen from Wednesday morning next week

24 November 2020 by

Lockdown restrictions will end at 00:01 on 2 December and businesses in Tiers 1 and 2[...]

‘Test to release’ strategy to reduce quarantine period for travellers next month News

‘Test to release’ strategy to reduce quarantine period for travellers next month

24 November 2020

Passengers arriving into England from 15 December will be able to finish their quarantine earlier than 14 days if they have a negative Covid test after five days of self-isolation.

How technology can support hospitality’s return to normal Business

How technology can support hospitality’s return to normal

24 November 2020

The hospitality industry continues to live through challenging times. After 17 weeks of being able to trade again following lockdown, restaurants, pubs and bars in England were ordered to close their doors to customers dining and drinking-in from 5 November[...]

Neil Rankin says 'bah humbug' to those moaning about missing out on this year’s Christmas festivities In-Depth

Neil Rankin says 'bah humbug' to those moaning about missing out on this year’s Christmas festivities

24 November 2020 by

This year’s festive season will be unlike any we’ve seen before, but that’s not a bad[...]

Operators say new tier restrictions show ‘a complete disregard for hospitality’ News

Operators say new tier restrictions show ‘a complete disregard for hospitality’

Hospitality operators have reacted with anger and dismay to the government’s announcement of new tier restrictions[...]

Hospitality expected to be hit by tougher tier restrictions post-lockdown News

Hospitality expected to be hit by tougher tier restrictions post-lockdown

23 November 2020 by

The hospitality industry in England is expected to be hit by tougher tier restrictions once the[...]

Gordon Campbell Gray's Three Chimneys to close until 2021 as Scottish travel ban comes into force News

Gordon Campbell Gray's Three Chimneys to close until 2021 as Scottish travel ban comes into force

20 November 2020 by

The renowned Three Chimneys restaurant with rooms on the Isle of Skye is closing until 2021[...]

Calls for tier changes as 72% of hospitality businesses say they expect to close next year News

Calls for tier changes as 72% of hospitality businesses say they expect to close next year

19 November 2020

Around 72% of hospitality businesses expect to become unviable and close in 2021, according to a survey of members by trade bodies the British Beer & Pub Association, the British Institute of Innkeeping and UKHospitality.

Historic Mercure Aberdeen hotel enters liquidation with 68 job losses News

Historic Mercure Aberdeen hotel enters liquidation with 68 job losses

18 November 2020

The Mecure Aberdeen Ardoe House Hotel and Spa in Scotland has entered creditors' voluntary liquidation, with the loss of 68 jobs.

Jacobs Media is honoured to be the recipient of the 2020 Queen's Award for Enterprise.

The highest official awards for UK businesses since being established by royal warrant in 1965. Read more.

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