Furlough Scheme Cut-Off Date Extended To 19 March
Thousands more employees will able to receive support through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) after the eligibility date was extended to 19 March 2020,…
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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.
Petition To Include Tips & Service Charge In JRS Scheme Hits Over 8,000
At time of going to print a petition calling on the government to include tips (tronc) and service charge payments within calculated wages for hospitality…
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Unite Wins Wage Security For Redundant Carluccio’s Workers
In the first legal test of the government’s job retention scheme (JRS), Unite, the union for hospitality workers, has secured clarification that the scheme can be used by companies…
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UK Hotels Expected To Rebound Strongly Post-COVID-19
– Q4 envisaged to see a surge in investment activity once travel restrictions are eased – – Full market recovery in London possible by the…
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Weymouth Pub’s Virtual Quayfest Raises Over £13,000 For The NHS
Weymouth’s popular music festival, the Quayside Music Festival, run by the Rendezvous & Royal Oak, headed online on Sunday (12 April) for its first ever…
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Portal Launches On 20 April
HMRC has announced that the web portal for handling Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) claims will go live on April 20. Under the scheme Government…
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New CAMRA Podcast Hits The Airwaves
A new CAMRA podcast entitled Pubs, Pints & People hits the airwaves today, making its debut on Apple Podcast and Spotify. The podcast aims to…
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Only 9% Of £11bn Coronavirus Support Package Paid Out So Far
A mere 9% of the government’s £11 billion coronavirus support package has been paid out to small firms that were earmarked for support, according to…
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Revolution Bars Furloughs 98% Of Staff
Revolution Bars Group has furloughed 2,775 of its staff (98% of the group’s workforce) by accessing the UK Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, enabling future…
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UKHospitality Welcomes Licensing Flexibility During COVID-19 Lockdown
UKHospitality has welcomed the Government’s recommendation of additional flexibility for licensees affected by COVID-19. The Home Office has today written to local authorities recommending flexibility…
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Crieff Hydro Gives Thanks To NHS Staff, Carers And Frontline Workers
Four members of the Leckie family, owners of Crieff Hydro Hotel, took to their instruments at 8pm this evening to give their heartfelt thanks to…
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New Scheme To Help Rescue Local Cafes And Pubs
As the coronavirus lockdown continues, a fifth of local businesses fear they will never reopen their doors, even after restrictions are lifted. Now a new,…
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Restaurants & Bars Among ‘Best Store Types For Opening’
New research shows restaurants & bars are in the top 10 most popular independent business types. The disruption of online retailer and food delivery apps…
Read more...Stonegate Launches Online Community Platform
Stonegate Pub Company has launched a new community initiative via its internal platform, Academy Online. The segment of the platform is designed to ensure its…
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New E-Learning Platform For Hospitality Workers Launched
Hospitality trade body UKHospitality and learning and development provider CPL Learning have launched an online training platform for hospitality team members. UKH Pathway is free…
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