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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Call for Competition & Markets Authority to investigate OTAs' actions

26 March 2020 by Emma Lake

The Bed and Breakfast Association has said it would like the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) to look into changes online travel agents (OTAs) have made to their terms and conditions since the coronavirus outbreak.

Isle of Skye facing ‘devastating’ losses following coronavirus fallout

26 March 2020 by Andrew Andronicou

Tourism hotspot the Isle of Skye is facing devastating losses following the collapse of the 2020 tourist season due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Food Standards Agency: Coronavirus guidance for food businesses

Food Standards Agency: Coronavirus guidance for food businesses

26 March 2020 by Emma Lake

Messaging app Yapster free for companies with more than 100 furloughed workers

Messaging app Yapster free for companies with more than 100 furloughed workers

26 March 2020 by Emma Lake

MP urges hotels housing homeless people to remain open

MP urges hotels housing homeless people to remain open

26 March 2020 by Katherine Price

JD Wetherspoon boss agrees to pay staff

JD Wetherspoon boss agrees to pay staff

26 March 2020 by Andrew Andronicou

Carluccio’s doing 'everything to determine a way forward' as entire team takes March pay cut

Carluccio’s doing 'everything to determine a way forward' as entire team takes March pay cut

25 March 2020 by Emma Lake

Carluccio’s CEO has said the company is doing “everything we can” to “determine a way forward”[...]

MPs call on JD Wetherspoon boss to ‘pay staff and serve your country in time of crisis’

MPs call on JD Wetherspoon boss to ‘pay staff and serve your country in time of crisis’

25 March 2020 by Emma Lake

Almost 100 MPs have written to JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin calling on him to pay[...]

Message to landlords: ‘Stop fighting, stop threatening and we’ll talk about this in six months’ time’

Message to landlords: ‘Stop fighting, stop threatening and we’ll talk about this in six months’ time’

25 March 2020 by Jennie Milsom

Despite the new three-month moratorium to block commercial evictions, further protection is urgently required for hospitality[...]

Advice: Dealing with your landlord

Advice: Dealing with your landlord

25 March 2020 by News Desk

Catherine Gannon, founder of Gannons Solicitors, advises operators facing crisis due to a loss of revenue[...]

Banks told to help ensure viable businesses survive crisis

Banks have been told “we must ensure that firms whose business models were viable before this crisis remain viable once it is over”, in a letter from the chancellor, governor of the Bank of England and CEO of the FCA. "

25 March 2020 by Emma Lake

SSP expects coronavirus to hit second-half revenues by up to 85%

SSP expects coronavirus to hit second-half revenues by up to 85%

25 March 2020

by Katherine Price

SSP has said revenues have been down approximately 80%-85% in the UK and continental Europe over the last week and is also assuming a “very pessimistic scenario” for the second half of the year.

Pubs warned ‘flout rules and face losing your licence’

Pubs warned ‘flout rules and face losing your licence’

24 March 2020

Police have warned landlords that if they breach the government-imposed lockdown and continue to serve customers they could lose their licence.

London’s Excel to be turned into temporary hospital

London’s Excel to be turned into temporary hospital

24 March 2020 by James Stagg

Health secretary Matt Hancock has said that the Excel centre in London’s Docklands is to be[...]

Whitbread keeps employees on full pay until government support kicks in

Whitbread keeps employees on full pay until government support kicks in

24 March 2020 by Katherine Price

Whitbread has said all its employees remain on full pay before “a significant number” are placed[...]

JD Wetherspoon denies 'abandoning workers' during time of crisis

JD Wetherspoon denies 'abandoning workers' during time of crisis

24 March 2020 by Emma Lake

JD Wetherspoon has been accused of “abandoning workers in a time of need”, after staff claimed[...]

Greggs, PizzaExpress and KFC latest to close, including takeaway

Greggs, PizzaExpress and KFC latest to close, including takeaway

24 March 2020 by Katherine Price

Greggs, PizzaExpress and KFC are the latest brands to close their stores, including takeaway services, due[...]

Lockdown: closure extended to hotels; takeaway and delivery remain open

Following strict new measures announced by the prime minister yesterday evening, the government has extended the closure of businesses to include hotels, while takeaway and delivery services may remain open."

23 March 2020 by Katherine Price

Government confirms it will block commercial evictions

Government confirms it will block commercial evictions

23 March 2020

by Katherine Price

Commercial tenants unable to pay rent because of coronavirus will be protected from eviction, the government has announced.

Hoteliers accuse OTAs of 'behaving appallingly' over changes to terms and conditions

Hoteliers accuse OTAs of 'behaving appallingly' over changes to terms and conditions

23 March 2020

Hoteliers have accused OTAs of “behaving appallingly” by insisting all bookings – including those that were non-refundable – are reimbursed, without cancellation charges.

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