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Gusto 'secures its future' after CVA approved

23-Sep-2020 By James McAllister

Italian restaurant chain Gusto has completed a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) that will save more than 600 jobs but also see four sites closed permanently.

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Moving last orders to 9-9.30pm could be calling time on thousands of hospitality businesses

23-Sep-2020 By Stefan Chomka

When Rishi Sunak announced in July the Eat Out to Help Out initiative I, like a number of people in the industry, viewed it with an air of scepticism.

Anger, confusion and dismay: sector reacts to curfew rules

23-Sep-2020 By Joe Lutrario

The hospitality industry has reacted with a mixture of anger, confusion and dismay to the curfew that comes into effect tomorrow (Thursday 24 September) alongside other restrictions intended to slow the spread of Coronavirus.

Sourced Market makes regional debut

23-Sep-2020 By James McAllister

Healthy deli and dining brand Sourced Market has opened its first regional site at Leeds Skelton Lake Services, the new M1 service station from Extra MSA Group.

Contemporary Japanese restaurant Bisushima plans Winter opening

23-Sep-2020 By James McAllister

Modern Japanese restaurant Bisushima is to launch later this year on the sixth floor of the newly refurbished Page8 hotel in London's Covent Garden.

How I Got Here: Hubert Beatson-Hird

23-Sep-2020 By James McAllister

Restaurateur Hubert Beatson-Hird is owner director of the Lunar Pub Company, which he founded with chef Oliver Marlowe.

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Sunak considers wage subsidy to replace Job Retention Scheme

23-Sep-2020 By James McAllister

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is understood to be drawing up plans for a new wage subsidy programme to replace the Coronavirus Jobs Retention Scheme (JRS) next month.

Wahaca to write off £25m of debt under CVA proposal

22-Sep-2020 By James McAllister

Wahaca's creditors are to write off millions of pounds of debt in a financial restructuring that will also see the group permanently close more than a third of its estate.

Hospitality curfew extends to Scotland as calls for urgent sector support grow

22-Sep-2020 By James McAllister

Pubs and restaurants in Scotland have found themselves 'staring into an abyss' after Nicola Sturgeon confirmed they must close at 10pm each night from Friday (25 September).

Big Mamma launches forward-thinking delivery-only brand

22-Sep-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Gloria and Circolo Popolare owner Big Mamma is to launch a pizza-focused delivery-only brand called Napoli Gang that seeks to make things more equitable for both its own staff and delivery drivers.

Hospitality staff must wear face masks, says Government

22-Sep-2020 By BigHospitality

Hospitality staff will have to wear face masks at work under new rules introduced by the Government.

7 ways restaurants can make themselves more financially resilient

22-Sep-2020 By Rachel Savage

As businesses face an uncertain future, here are the critical steps they will need to take to stay solvent in the weeks and months ahead.

Wetherspoon to slash up to 450 jobs across airport portfolio

22-Sep-2020 By James McAllister

JD Wetherspoon is to cut nearly half of its airport workforce as the Coronavirus crisis continues to hammer demand for air travel.

Slim Chickens chooses Trafford Centre for ninth and largest UK site

22-Sep-2020 By Joe Lutrario

The Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) is set to open its ninth branch and biggest Slim Chickens restaurant to date in Manchester’s Trafford Centre in early November.