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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Scotland’s five-tier system backed despite hospitality’s concerns over lack of guidance
Scottish MSPs have approved the country’s five-tier strategic framework despite concerns that businesses are lacking the guidance to implement the measures.
Pandemic prompts most volatile outlook for UK hotels in 50 years
UK hotel trading performance is set to decline significantly in 2021 due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to research from PwC.
Westminster Council shelves plans for al fresco dining levy
More than 450 restaurants to support StreetSmart's 2020 campaign
Scottish Hospitality Group says new five-tier system 'unnecessarily complex'
Scotland is to come under a new five-tier system from 2 November, which the Scottish Hospitality[...]
How can city centre restaurants survive the pandemic?
The government’s U-turn on getting workers back into offices has created what is in essence a[...]
Tier 2 cash grants 'will save jobs' but 'too little too late' for some businesses
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a new cash grant scheme for hospitality businesses under Tier 2[...]
Coventry, Slough and Stoke-on-Trent to move into Tier 2
Coventry, Slough and Stoke-on-Trent are set to move into Tier 2 from Saturday due to a[...]
Working lunch loophole ‘isn’t enough’ to save city centre restaurants
Restaurants and bars in high-tier areas are making the most of a loophole which allows people to have business lunches, but some operators warn it is not enough to sustain trade."
Scottish hospitality commences legal action against government restrictions
Five of Scotland’s leading hospitality industry bodies have commenced legal action against restrictions imposed on the licensed trade by the Scottish government.
How to... make a business interruption insurance claim for coronavirus
The hearing at the High Court may open the floodgates for a host of similar cases, so check the wording of your policy.
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Chancellor expected to announce Tier 2 job support package
The chancellor is expected to unveil a new support package for workers in areas of England[...]
Manchester hospitality sector launches legal challenge to Tier 3 restrictions
Hospitality leaders in Greater Manchester have launched a legal challenge to the imposition of Tier 3[...]
Scotland extends hospitality restrictions for another week
The closure of bars and restaurants in Scotland’s central belt has been extended for another week,[...]
Hospitality sales fall 'nearly two-thirds' in Tier 3 areas
Pubs, bars and restaurants in Tier 3 (very high) local lockdown areas have seen sales drop by almost two-thirds since the restrictions came into force, according to CGA data."
South Yorkshire to be placed under Tier 3 restrictions from Saturday
South Yorkshire will follow Greater Manchester in moving into Tier 3 (very high) restrictions this weekend, the mayor of Sheffield City Region has confirmed.
Jeremy King calls for industry to 'get more demanding' as sales halve under restrictions
Corbin & King co-founder Jeremy King has said sales in his West End restaurants had fallen by 50% yesterday, less than a week after different households were banned from socialising indoors in London.
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