The Survival of Pubs During Further COVID Restrictions or Lockdowns
Once again, the hospitality industry is in a state of flux at one its busiest times of the year as a result of COVID-19. The…
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New Year’s Eve Boost For England’s Hospitality Sector
England’s hospitality sector received a massive New Years Eve boost as Health secretary Sajid Javid confirmed there will be no further Covid restrictions introduced in…
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East Anglia Campaigners Who Saved Local Pubs during COVID Pandemic Recognised by CAMRA
Campaigners who rescued the Blue Bell Inn in Stoke Ferry, Norfolk have been recognised with the Campaign for Real Ale’s prestigious Pub Saving Award for their efforts….
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New Year Celebrations “At Risk” as Omicron Cases Rise
New Year Celebrations “At Risk” as Omicron Cases Rise RISING hospitals admissions in England are putting New Year’s Eve celebrations at risk as the…
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East Sussex Pub Issues Crowdfund Appeal to Avoid Closure Amid Omicron Turmoil
A pub in Hastings has issued an appeal to avoid closure after COVID cases increased rapidly in Sussex. Owners of the Marina Fountain in St…
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Deliveroo Reports a 117% Growth in Plant-Based Ordering as Veganuary 2022 Begins
Deliveroo is reporting a huge increase in demand for vegan food in the last twelve months, with orders of plant-based dishes up 117% on the…
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“Let Us Dance” Call for Nightclubs in England on New Year’s Eve
The UK’s night-time industry is calling on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to let clubs and venues operate on New Year’s Eve amid rumours of an…
Read more...Over 400 Pubs Closed in England and Wales in 2021
Over 400 pubs England and Wales have closed during 2021, a rate of approximately 37 per month being demolished or converted for other uses. The…
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Greene King Teams Raise More for Macmillan Cancer Support in 2021 than Any Other Year – Despite Lockdown
Greene King teams have smashed their annual fundraising record for charity partner Macmillan Cancer Support – despite spending a significant portion of 2021 in lockdown.
Read more...Northern Nightclubs to Close, Rule of Six, and Indoor Mixing Guidance
Northern Ireland will close nightclubs from Boxing Day and reintroduce the rule of six at pubs and restaurants.
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TiPJAR Relaunches “Hospitality Workers Emergency Fund” to Assist Staff
Tipping platform Tipjar has relaunched its Hospitality Workers Emergency Fund in partnership with sector charity Hospitality Action, allowing the public to donate ‘tips’ to support vulnerable people in the sector.
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Restrictions “Devastating” and Could Drive Closures in New Year Years – UKHospitality Cymru
New restrictions on hospitality businesses in Wales will have devastating financial impacts and could still preface early year closures and job losses, despite a package of Welsh Government cash support, UKHospitality Cymru has warned.
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Liverpool Chef Provides Festive Cheer on a Plate
Great British Menu star and executive head chef at Lu Ban, Dave Critchley, is serving up some Christmas cheer to families across Liverpool, with specially created Christmas Dinner boxes.
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Welsh International Culinary Championships Set to Return in 2022
The three-day Welsh International Culinary Championships (WICC) is set to return in February next year.
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“Knock-Out Blow” for Scotland’s Licensed Hospitality Operators Now Facing Further Restrictions After Christmas
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has introduced new Covid restrictions for hospitality venues in a bid to slow the rise in the new Omicron variant. Ms…
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