Loungers Reports Strong Sales but Staffing ‘Remains Tough’
Cafe bar operator Loungers has reported it had “continued to consistently outperform the sector”, with like-for-like sales growth of 23.4% across the 28 weeks to
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Food
Action Against Hunger Starts ‘Love Food Give Food’ Campaign
Action Against Hunger are encouraging the nation to visit their favourite restaurants throughout September and October in support of its ‘Love Food Give Food’ campaign.
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July 19 ‘Freedom Day’ to Go Ahead in England Government Confirms
Almost all Covid-19 lockdown restrictions will be lifted in England on July 19 health secretary Sajid Javid confirmed this afternoon. Social distancing and legal limits
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Transform Your Food Waste Into Green Energy
As the hospitality sector begins to open up and you start welcoming guests and customers once again, no doubt there are a thousand things that demand your attention right now.
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Hospitality Ulster Says Lack of Engagement Causing Chaos with Outdoor Reopening Regulations
Hospitality Ulster has said that despite their repeated calls since Christmas for the Executive Office to engage with the industry, the late clarification of regulations
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Call for decisive Government Action on Rent Debt
Ahead of submitting its formal evidence, UKHospitality has written to the Government urging it to adopt its proposals to help tackle the £2.5bn rent debt
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Hospitality Sector Loses £80.8bn of Sales in 12 Months of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has wiped a staggering £80.8bn off hospitality’s sales in just 12 months, the latest edition of the UKHospitality Quarterly Tracker with CGA
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No-Shows Blight Busy Reopening for Operators
Bookings have been a big consideration for consumers in the early days of hospitality’s reopening—but one in seven already admits to not fulfilling them. Those
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No-Shows Blight Busy Reopening for Operators
Bookings have been a big consideration for consumers in the early days of hospitality’s reopening—but one in seven already admits to not fulfilling them. Those
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World Lager, Wine and Cocktails Lead Drinks Sales as Hospitality Returns
Consumers have been celebrating the reopening of the On Premise in England with sparkling wine, cocktails and draught pints, CGA’s Drinks Recovery Tracker shows. CGA
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Limiting Capacity in Pubs & Restaurants Does Not Reduce Risk of Catching COVID-19
Research has revealed that reducing capacity does not cut the risk of catching Covid in well-ventilated indoor spaces Professors Martin Bazant and John Bush from
Read more...Drinks Dominate as Outdoor Trading Returns
Three quarters of spending on the first day of hospitality’s reopening went on drinks, with consumers treating themselves to premium beers, cocktails and spirits after
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Hospitality Reopens But Full Recovery Will Need Support
Hospitality trade bodies UKH, BBPA and BII have welcomed the reopening of pubs and restaurants who have outside areas, but have warned that there is
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Concern for Staff as Coronavirus Measures Add to Risk of Abuse
Research from commercial insurer NFU Mutual reveals that 40% of customers have witnessed a staff member suffer verbal or physical abuse at a hospitality or
Read more...Government Abandons Vaccine Passport Plans for Pubs & Restaurants
The government has abandoned plans to implement a vaccine passports when people visit pubs bars and restaurants in what is described a huge boost for
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