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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Trade associations issue desperate plea to chancellor Rishi Sunak

20 October 2020 by Lisa Jenkins

A coalition of trade associations have sent an open letter to chancellor Rishi Sunak calling for food and drink wholesalers to be given specific support during the coronavirus pandemic.

The industry asks: where is our minister for hospitality?

20 October 2020 by Robin Hutson

Robin Hutson, Harry Murray and James Horler are asking the government for proper representation in parliament.

Eyewitness: Hospitality workers take the protest to Westminster

19 October 2020 by Jennie Milsom

Welsh hospitality welcomes support for businesses hit by ‘firebreak’ lockdown

Welsh hospitality welcomes support for businesses hit by ‘firebreak’ lockdown

19 October 2020 by Katherine Price

HospoDemo live blog: chef Tom Aikens says restrictions are not working and warns of impact on London hospitality

HospoDemo live blog: chef Tom Aikens says restrictions are not working and warns of impact on London hospitality

19 October 2020 by News Desk

Hospitality industry to protest outside parliament this morning

Hospitality industry to protest outside parliament this morning

19 October 2020 by Emma Lake

More than 750,000 hospitality jobs under threat

More than 750,000 hospitality jobs under threat

19 October 2020 by Emma Lake

More than 750,000 jobs will be lost when the furlough scheme ends in two weeks without[...]

Lancashire considers local hospitality furlough scheme

Lancashire considers local hospitality furlough scheme

16 October 2020 by Sophie Witts

Local leaders in Lancashire are considering a regional furlough scheme to top-up the pay of hospitality[...]

Northern mayors unite in call for 80% furlough in regional lockdown areas

Northern mayors unite in call for 80% furlough in regional lockdown areas

16 October 2020 by Katherine Price

The mayors of Greater Manchester, North Tyne and Liverpool have united in calling on the government[...]

Fate of 1,200 pubs 'hangs in the balance' as Lancashire enters Tier 3

Fate of 1,200 pubs 'hangs in the balance' as Lancashire enters Tier 3

16 October 2020 by Sophie Witts

Wet-led pubs and bars in Lancashire will close from Saturday as the region moves into Tier[...]

Pret A Manger to cut up to 400 more jobs as rise in Covid cases sees recovery stumble

Pret a Manger will close a further six branches and make up to 400 more roles redundant after rising Covid-19 cases impacted its recovery. "

16 October 2020 by Emma Lake

Venue owner faces £10,000 fine after 100 people attend 'dangerous and foolish' wedding reception

Venue owner faces £10,000 fine after 100 people attend 'dangerous and foolish' wedding reception

16 October 2020

An events venue owner is set to be slapped with a £10,000 fine after allowing more than 100 people to attend a wedding reception in what police have described as a “dangerous and foolish” breach of regulations.

Pub bosses call for urgent financial support for businesses hit by Tier 2 restrictions

Pub bosses call for urgent financial support for businesses hit by Tier 2 restrictions

16 October 2020

by Katherine Price

The chief executives of some of the UK’s biggest pub groups have written a letter to chancellor Rishi Sunak calling for urgent financial support for pubs hit by Tier 2 restrictions.

Get staffed: workforce management technology comes of age

Get staffed: workforce management technology comes of age

16 October 2020 by Elly Earls

Workforce management technology used to be a ‘nice to have’ option for many hospitality businesses. But[...]

Hospitality operators face cancellations and confusion amid changing restrictions

Hospitality operators face cancellations and confusion amid changing restrictions

15 October 2020 by Sophie Witts

Hospitality businesses in areas subject to tightening coronavirus rules say they are already seeing cancellations and[...]

London, Essex and Elmbridge among areas moving to higher alert levels

London, Essex and Elmbridge among areas moving to higher alert levels

15 October 2020 by Sophie Witts

London, Essex and Elmbridge in Surrey are among areas set to move from Tier 1 (medium)[...]

Wake-up call: could you have personal liability for staff costs?

Wake-up call: could you have personal liability for staff costs?

15 October 2020 by Sophie Witts

Business directors must take wrongful trading provisions into account when deciding to bring staff back from[...]

Marston's warns 2,150 jobs at risk due to new restrictions

Pub group Marston’s has warned that 2,150 jobs across its estate are at risk due to the impact of tightening coronavirus restrictions."

15 October 2020 by Sophie Witts

Government in talks over stricter lockdown restrictions for areas of England

Government in talks over stricter lockdown restrictions for areas of England

15 October 2020

by Sophie Witts

The government is continuing to hold talks with local leaders over the extension of tougher lockdown restrictions in areas of England, which could see more hospitality venues close.

Hospitality industry to stage Westminster protest next week

Hospitality industry to stage Westminster protest next week

14 October 2020

by Katherine Price

Members of the hospitality industry will converge in London’s Parliament Square next week to urge the government to revise its policies relating to hospitality venues, both in terms of restrictions and industry-specific support.

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