Pandemic And Lockdowns Cost Hospitality £200m A Day In 2020
New data from UKHospitality and CGA shows hospitality sector turnover last year was less than half of 2019 levels – dropping by almost £72bn
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All the latest news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Vaccine Rollout Key To “Staycation” Recovery
The report indicates optimism for recovery in the year ahead is mixed, albeit generally most operators feel “fairly positive” about the market beginning some recovery
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Hotel Quarantine Measures Would ‘Destroy The Travel & Tourism Sector As We Know It’
Following the news that Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to approve plans to force some travellers arriving to the UK to quarantine in hotels
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Tim Martin Sells £50m In JD Wetherspoon Shares
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has sold shares worth £50.3m to capitalise on the “significant buying interest” following the company placing last week.
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Union And Sector Chiefs: Set Up Hospitality Task Force Across EU Institutions
The heads of 13 European hospitality and value chain representing bodies and trade unions have jointly called for the immediate setting up of a hospitality task force across
Read more...Chancellor Urged To Extend VAT Cut To Help Pubs When They Can Trade Again
Beer champion Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has hit out following a treasury minister’s comments in the House of Commons yesterday when
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St Austell Brewery Raises Over £1,500 For Hospitality Workers
St Austell brewery have raised £1,534 for hospitality workers in the UK – whose livelihoods have been hit the hardest by Covid-19 – as part of a wider campaign
Read more...CIPD Urges The Government To Extend The Furlough Scheme Ahead Of The Budget
New report highlights employer concerns and need for urgent action to prevent unnecessary job losses
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Livingston Pub Sets Up the Winter Maintenance Scheme to Support Locals During COVID-19 Crisis
Livingston community pub, the Tower Bar, has launched a new community initiative in order to serve and support locals during the continued COVID-19 pandemic
Read more...Hospitality Hardest Hit By Pandemic Job Losses
The hospitality and licensed on trade sector has been hit the hardest by pandemic related job losses according to statistics revealed by the Office of National Statistics (ONS).
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Michelin Releases Guide For Great Britain And Ireland 2021
The Michelin Guide unveiled yesterday (January 25), delivered some welcome good news during tumultuous times for Great Britain and Ireland’s hospitality sector
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Deadline Extended Until End Of Month For Springboard Awards For Excellence
Springboard UK has extended the entry deadline for its annual Awards for Excellence until Friday 29th January.
Chris Gamm, CEO of Springboard UK, said:
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Hospitality Could Remain Closed Until July As Councils Granted Local Lockdown Powers
The Government has according to reports in the Telegraph extended coronavirus lockdown laws allowing local councils in England the power to close pubs/bars
Read more...Thousands More Closures On The Cards If Pubs Stay Closed Until May Without New Support: CAMRA
Responding to comments by SAGE scientists that hospitality businesses should remain closed until May, and the release of Market Recovery Monitor data
Read more...Consumer Confidence Down, But Vaccines Signpost Road To Recovery
Consumer confidence about eating and drinking out has dropped by ten percentage points since October, CGA’s first 2021 Hospitality Consumer Forecast reveals
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