Delivery Flourishes Again in Lockdown
More than half of consumers in England ordered food for delivery in the first week of the country’s second lockdown, CGA’s consumer research shows.
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One In Three Restaurants And Hotels Fear Permanent Closure Within The Next 3 Months
More than one in three restaurants and hotels fear they might have to shut for good within the next three months as the sector is badly hit by a second lockdown.
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The government has been warned that it is “imperative “that the current lockdown operating in England is time-limited to give businesses the opportunity to reopen for the vital festive period.
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Sales Boost For Food And Drink Ahead Of Lockdown
Pubs, bars and restaurants saw a final flurry of sales last week as consumers sought to enjoy meals and drinks out ahead of England’s second lockdown.
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Pub Is The Hub Pub To Feature In TV Series Saving Britain’s Pubs With Tom Kerridge
A publican who is appearing in Saving Britain’s Pubs with Tom Kerridge, which started on BBC Two this week , says her pub which opened a village store
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Job Concerns Mounting Among Hospitality’s Frontline Workers
New survey of CGA and CPL Learning’s Hospitality Professionals panel reveals anxiety about employment and business prospects
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New Village Shop Comes To The Aid Of Customers
An enterprising Devon pub that supported its local community during the pandemic has opened a new village shop with the support of Pub is The…
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Furlough Scheme Extended And Further Economic Support Announced
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended for a month with employees receiving 80% of their current salary for hours not worked and further economic support announced.
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Latest PHE Data Reveals Hospitality Venues Were Linked To Just 2.7% Of COVID-19 Cases
Trade bodies report figures showing pubs, restaurants and hospitality venues are COVID-secure, urging Government to remove 10pm curfew
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135 Jobs Saved At Spanish Restaurant Group Iberica
RSM has advised on the successful restructuring of Iberica, the Spanish tapas restaurant and bar group owned and operated by Iberica Food & Culture Limited
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The Bird In Hand Wins Top Community Award
The Bird in Hand in Wreningham, near Wymondham, has been awarded the top accolade of Business Community Champion of the Year at the South Norfolk Community Awards 2020.
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‘Tier 3’ Risks Permanent Closure For 1 In 5 Northern Bars And Restaurants
Tier 3 lockdowns across the north of England risk putting 3,754 bars and restaurants out of business, according to data from insolvency fintech Red Flag Alert.
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Springboard To Get 10,000 Young People Into Work By 2022 To Tackle The Hospitality Staffing Crisis
Springboard has launched an initiative to get 10,000 young people into work in hospitality by 2022, to futureproof hospitality’s talent pipeline and tackle the industry’s long-term
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New Financial Support Is Helpful, But Questions Driving Decisions On Local Hospitality Lockdowns Remain
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA), has welcomed a new package of support announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak for businesses including pubs that will be forced to close in any future local lockdowns.
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EU Veggie ‘Burger’ Ban Challenged Across Europe
Petition exceeds 100,000 signatures
The European Parliament’s proposal to ban the use of names such as ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’, as well as descriptive terms such as ‘yoghurt-style’ and ‘cheese alternative
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