New Covid Restrictions Plunges Hospitality into Chaos
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has dramatically cancelled Christmas for millions of people this afternoon as London and the South East are placed into a newly-created…
Read more...
News
All the latest news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Devastating Year For Hospitality Must Be Followed By Increased Support
Scottish hospitality businesses have been devastated in 2020 and the immediate future looks equally bleak unless support from the Scottish Government is improved, UKHospitality Scotland has warned.
Read more...
EU Confirms Increase In State Aid Limits Due To Covid-19
Colliers Urges Government to Take Advantage and Give Generous Support to Hard Pressed Retail/ Hospitality Sectors
The European Commission has now confirmed this week that the UK can apply the revised COVID-19 State Aid Temporary Framework
Read more...
Bristol Hoteliers Welcome Tier 2 Decision
Hoteliers in Bristol can open their doors once again on Saturday after the Government’s Covid-19 review today (16 Dec) saw the city moved from Tier 3 to Tier 2 this week.
Read more...
Future Shock Maps Hospitality’s Rollercoaster Ride Into 2021
The UK’s hospitality sector has suffered lost sales of more than £53bn in 2020, with more losses to come from a collapse of Christmas trading—but a COVID-19 vaccine rollout provide
Read more...
The London Tavern Is Awarded ‘Heart Of The Community Award’ For Work During Lockdown
Phil Hoyle, publican of The London Tavern, on Linford Road in Poulner, has been awarded the British Institute of Innkeeping’s (BII) Heart of the Community Award in recognition
Read more...
Increase In Regions Placed Under Tier Three Restrictions Means Future Of Britain’s Pubs Hangs By A Thread This Christmas
BBPA responds to announcement on tier review that puts thousands of Britain’s pubs at high risk of permanent closure unless Government steps in with more support
Read more...
Tier 3 Expansion Bring Further Christmas Heartbreak For Hospitality
Businesses in the hospitality and licensed on trade brace themselves for more closures, with the possible exception of offering takeaway facilities as 8 more regions moved into tier 3.
Read more...
Chancellor Extends Furlough And Loan Schemes
The furlough scheme has been extended until the end of April 2021 with the government continuing to contribute 80% towards wages – giving businesses and employees across the UK certainty into the New Year
Read more...
Bidfood Unveils “Key Trends” For 2021
The ‘new normal’, travel restrictions and wellness are expected to influence food and drink dining trends in 2021, as the industry feels the ongoing affects of the pandemic.
Read more...
Christmas Mixing ‘Making A Mockery’ Of Pub Tier Rules, Says BBPA
Permitting people to gather in “unregulated” homes over the Christmas period but the same time banning mixing in pubs is “making a mockery” of the industry, says British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) chief executive Emma McClarkin.
Read more...Tim Martin Calls For “Radical Change” As Sector Records Massive Job Losses
Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has once again hit out at the government handling of the pandemic, and has called for radical change describing the pub situation as “dire”
Read more...
Nestlé Professional Launches 2021 Toque D’or® Competition
Nestlé Professional has launched its Toque d’Or competition and hospitality awards for the 33rd time – with a new format and even more opportunities for young hospitality professionals to get involved.
Read more...
Revolution Boss: Government Treatment Toward Bars ‘Nothing Short Of Scandalous’
The CEO of bar chain Revolution, Robert Pitcher has hit out at the Government’s treatment of bars and late-night operators as he revealed vaccine progress gives the group hope for a strong recovery next year.
Read more...
Chancellor Set To Reject Plea By Sadiq Khan To “Bail Out” London’s Hospitality Industry
Following the decision to plunge London into the strictest tier Chancellor Rishi Sunak is set to reject a appeal by London’s mayor Sadiq Khan for a bailout for the capital’s hospitality industry.
Read more...