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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Hospitality
All the latest hospitality news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Outdoor Dining Looks Set To Stay In High Street Regeneration Plans
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to set out plans this week to regenerate the UK’s high streets, which have been in slow decline for years, by expanding outdoor dining and investing more in sports
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UKHospitality Cymru Calls On Welsh Government To Lift Restrictions
It’s time to lift remaining restrictions on the hospitality industry and give visitors to Wales simple and clear messages about staying safe, advocates UKHospitality Cymru (UKHC) ahead of a Welsh Government review.
Read more...UKH Says Self-Isolation Changes Do Not Go Far Enough
The CEO of UKHospitality has commented on the announcement from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care today on self-isolation
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70% Face Difficulty Finding Staff As Workforce Growth Expectations Surge
Over half (51%) of hospitality businesses were looking for new staff in the second quarter of the year, of which 76% reported difficulties in recruiting.
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UKHospitality Reacts To Government Announcement On Easing Of Restrictions
Following the announcement by the Prime Minister on the final step of England’s roadmap out of lockdown, Kate Nicholls, Chief Executive of UKHospitality, said:
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PM Confirms “Freedom Day” Plans as England Moves to Step Four July 19
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that Ingle will move towards step 4 of the roadmap out of lockdown meaning that face masks will no…
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National Hospitality Day-September 18 Celebration
Hospitality Action has joined forces with the industry’s main trade associations, professional bodies and charities to launch a National Hospitality Day to celebrate the sector on 18 September.
Read more...UKHospitality Calls For Urgent Review Of Test And Trace Isolation Guidelines
UKHospitality has called for the Government to immediately review and amend its test and trace guidelines on self-isolation, which are proving massively disruptive for hospitality businesses across the UK
Read more...Hospitality Sector R&D Spending Held Firm In Q1 Despite Pandemic Fallout
R&D spending in the hospitality sector held firm in the first quarter of this year despite the disruption caused by the pandemic, analysis of the latest ONS data, released yesterday, by business tax relief consultancy Catax shows1.
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Minister For Employment Joins Hospitality Industry To Talk Kickstart And All Things Recruitment
On Wednesday, Minister for Employment Mims Davies joined over 25 hospitality sector employers and trade associations for a virtual roundtable to discuss the Kickstart Scheme and wider Government
Read more...UKHospitality Calls For Action On Sector’s Growing Costs Of Delay To Lifting Restrictions
As the Government reviews evidence to inform the lifting of social distancing earlier than 19th July, UKHospitality has called for the Government to factor in mounting costs in the sector as a consideration and to consider a range of mitigation measures.
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Business Relief Set To End Tomorrow (June 30)
The 15-month business rates exemption brought in when the pandemic broke is set to end on June 30.
Since 2019/20 the government has provided a Business Rates Retail Discount for retail properties which for 2020/21
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Institute Of Hospitality Launches On-Line Silent Auction To Raise Funds For Vital Mentoring Programme
The Institute of Hospitality, the leading international professional body for current and aspiring leaders and managers in the hospitality industry, has launched its very first virtual silent auction
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Teams Behind Harbour Brewing And Treleavens Join Forces On Three New Cornish Hospitality Ventures
Teams behind Harbour Brewing and Treleavens join forces on three new Cornish hospitality ventures
North Cornwall’s Harbour Brewing and Treleavens Luxury Cornish Ice Cream
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