Chancellor Extends Furlough Scheme Until October
The government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will remain open until the end of October, the Chancellor announced today (Tuesday 12 May 2020). Coronavirus Job Retention…
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‘Crowded By Design’ Venues Unlikely To Re-Open In July Says Report
Venues that are “by design, crowded” and where it may prove problematic to “enact distancing” may not be able to reopen in July, or may…
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UKHospitality Reaction To Furlough Scheme extension
Commenting on today’s announcement, UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “An extension of the scheme is a sensible, positive and timely move. The scheme has…
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Roadmap Gives Pubs Glimmer Of Hope With Possible July Re-Opening
In response to the Government’s recovery roadmap published today, Emma McClarkin, Chief Executive of the British Beer & Pub Association, said: “We are pleased to…
Read more...Hospitality Sector Must Have Additional Furlough Support
An extended and flexible furlough scheme is critical to the survival of the UK’s hospitality sector, according to trade body UKHospitality. UKHospitality has written to…
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Pubs, Hospitality And Brewers Call On Chancellor To Save The Future Of Pubs
Following the announcement that pubs will remain closed until at least July, trade associations representing pubs, hospitality and brewers have today sent a joint letter…
Read more...Protocols For The Safe Reopening Of Hospitality Venues
UKHospitality is set to publish a series of protocols aimed at supporting the safe reopening of hospitality venues. The trade body has been working with…
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The Brewers Of Europe Calls For Special Hospitality Task Force
The Brewers of Europe is calling on the European Commission to consider setting up a special task force on hospitality and tourism including bars, pubs…
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Ramco Foodservices Predicts An Abundance Of Surplus Catering Equipment
Ramco Foodservices is predicting significant growth in the availability and reuse of surplus catering equipment as operators adjust to a radically different out of home…
Read more...40% Of Britain’s Pubs Won’t Survive Beyond September, Unless Government Helps Them
As speculation increases that pubs will be the last to re-open from lockdown, BBPA urges Government to do more to ensure they survive – with…
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Stonegate’s North Division Launches VE Day Video Tribute
Stonegate Pub Company’s North Division has launched its own rendition of Vera Lynn’s We’ll Meet Again in honour of the 75th Anniversary of VE Day….
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Catastrophic Impact Of Social Distancing On The Night-Time Economy
The Night Time Industries Association raises concerns over the impact of social distancing on the night time economy and events sector. With the Government procrastinating…
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Country Pub Sells £25,000 Of Gift Cards In Lockdown
Regulars at village pub the Devonshire Arms have spent £25,000 on gift cards to support their local during the Covid-19 lockdown. The pub in Middle…
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Industry Reacts To Prime Minister’s CV19 Restart Plan
The hospitality sector has responded to Prime Minister Boris Johnson is broadcast to the nation in which he advised that some part of the hospitality…
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4 In 10 Pubs Not Confident Of Surviving A June Lockdown
From a survey of over 500 pub owners undertaken by the Forum of Private Business (FPB), nearly 4 out of every 10 report that they…
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