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Operators must prioritise hygiene to build 'high level of trust'

28 May 2020 by

Almost two-thirds (63%) of British consumers say they will return to restaurants, bars or cafes in the month after lockdown ends but trust in hygiene and social distancing will be key, study reveals.

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Report from China shows ‘polarised’ consumer attitudes around eating and drinking out

18 May 2020 by

‘Polarised’ consumer attitudes to eating and drinking out have been seen in China’s bar and restaurant markets including in Wuhan, the epicentre of the Covid-19 crisis, since lockdown restrictions were lifted, according to a report by CGA.

Survey shows 17% of hospitality businesses have made redundancies during lockdown News

Survey shows 17% of hospitality businesses have made redundancies during lockdown

07 May 2020 by

Despite the “hugely detrimental impact on profits” caused by Covid-19, only 17% of pubs, bars and[...]

Consumer confidence 'decimated' as operators look at long-term consequences News

Consumer confidence 'decimated' as operators look at long-term consequences

05 May 2020 by

Confidence in the hospitality market has been “decimated” with London hardest hit, group chief executive of[...]

Soho’s French House calls on friends, fans and family 'from royalty to rascals' to ensure its future News

Soho’s French House calls on friends, fans and family 'from royalty to rascals' to ensure its future

05 May 2020 by

A campaign to raise £80,000 to save Soho’s historic French House has raised almost £30,000 since[...]

Government has 'eight weeks to save the nation’s high streets' News

Government has 'eight weeks to save the nation’s high streets'

04 May 2020 by

UK high streets are on the “brink of collapse” as the eight-week countdown to the next[...]

Shake Shack reopens for delivery and takeaway News

Shake Shack reopens for delivery and takeaway

28 April 2020

American burger brand Shake Shack has confirmed it will reopen its central London Tottenham Court Road store today and its Canary Wharf branch on Thursday for takeaway and delivery.

Direct Meats recognised with Queen’s Award Products

Direct Meats recognised with Queen’s Award

24 April 2020

Essex-based premium meat supplier Direct Meats has been presented with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade.

Survey finds 81% of accommodation and foodservice businesses ‘temporarily closed or paused trading’ News

Survey finds 81% of accommodation and foodservice businesses ‘temporarily closed or paused trading’

24 April 2020 by

Some 81% of accommodation and foodservice businesses temporarily closed or paused trading between 23 March and[...]

Compass committed to supporting frontline staff to provide ‘critical and essential services’ News

Compass committed to supporting frontline staff to provide ‘critical and essential services’

23 April 2020 by

Compass has released a statement detailing the group’s status in terms of their people, purpose and[...]

Fifty tenants ask pub company to work 'directly, fairly and openly' over rents News

Fifty tenants ask pub company to work 'directly, fairly and openly' over rents

21 April 2020 by

Fifty Wellington Pub Company tenants have formed an action group calling on their landlord to provide[...]

Food and drink supply chain must be protected, government told News

Food and drink supply chain must be protected, government told

17 April 2020 by

Government must ensure the “continuation of critical imports and exports of food and drink at this[...]

Rural operators reveal challenges and innovations during coronavirus crisis News

Rural operators reveal challenges and innovations during coronavirus crisis

03 April 2020

With up to 123,000 jobs in Devon reportedly under threat and tourism body Visit Cornwall urging tourists to stay away over the Easter break, the current outlook for the UK’s popular south-western holiday spots seem stark.

Chancellor to 'bolster' loans to allow 'more small businesses' to benefit News

Chancellor to 'bolster' loans to allow 'more small businesses' to benefit

03 April 2020

The business interruption loan scheme will be "bolstered so more small businesses can benefit", chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced, alongside a “new scheme for larger companies”

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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