As the Coronavirus crisis continues to dominate the headlines, we round-up some of the main stories regarding how it has affected the hospitality industry in the past week.
The Government is working with businesses and trade associations to publish a code of practice that will 'provide clarity and reassurance' to both commercial tenants and landlords over rent payments.
Regional leaders have called on Government to allow the West Midlands to become a national testbed for an early reopening of the tourism, hospitality and cultural sector.
The future of iconic Soho establishment the French House, which is home to one of the UK's best restaurants, is "guaranteed until February" following a rent reprieve and successful fundraiser.
Big Mamma co-founder Victor Lugger says he is appalled at how the UK Government has managed the crisis within the hospitality sector caused by the Coronavirus pandemic.
Following the Government’s recent announcement on the further easing of Coronavirus lockdown measures, Camden Market owner LabTech has set out its plans to reopen the market next Monday (1 June).
Current Cub head chef Matthew Scott has joined forces with former St John and Silo chef Eddy Tejada to launch a new delivery kitchen concept in the capital.
French restaurant group Big Mamma may row back on its UK expansion plans, saying the Government’s poor track record during the Coronavirus crisis has led to greater uncertainty over how it will handle Brexit.
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA), British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) and UKHospitality have called on the Chancellor to extend the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (JRS) to October, and increase its flexibility for the pub and hospitality...
Trade body UKHospitality has warned that additional business support from the Scottish Government does not go far enough and will result in business failures and lost jobs.
The Cheese Bar and The Cheese Truck founder Matthew Carver has launched a crowdfund campaign to help purchase and redistribute dairy products that would otherwise end up going to waste.
Industry charity Hospitality Action is calling all cyclists, joggers, runners and walkers regardless of age or ability to collectively cycle, jog, run or walk the length of the entire UK coastline.
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, is to announce more details regarding the phasing out of the Government's Coronavirus Jobs Retention Scheme (JRS) later this week.
Reduced menus, shorter customer dwell time, increased demand for hygiene and a significant step towards cashless payments and pay-at-table ordering will be some of the outcomes of the Coronavirus pandemic, according to two key players in the casual dining...
Reopening a restaurant once lockdown is over is one thing, but chef Kray Treadwell will launch his debut venture, 670 Grams, in Digbeth, Birmingham, once the Government has relaxed its lockdown rules for hospitality.
The pandemic has given the trend for plant-based eating a significant boost and as a result Nestlé Professional is offering chefs inspiration with a series of innovative plant-based recipes.
Artisan bakery chain Gail’s is to push forward with expansion plans in spite of the ongoing Coronavirus lockdown, with a new site in Windsor set to open this week.
The Michelin Guide has created a barometer to track the reopening of Michelin-starred restaurants around the world that have had to close as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Keeping the brand alive is a test facing operators across the sector right now. But for some, using dark kitchens to maintain and even expand operations, could hold the key
PizzaExpress could reportedly be forced to close a portion of its UK estate as a result of the growing financial pressures caused by the Coronavirus crisis.
Over 40% of hospitality businesses won’t be able to contribute a penny to the Government's Job Retention Scheme JRS from August unless they are operating at full capacity by then, according to the latest weekly Hospitality Leaders Poll by MCA Insight/HIM.
As the Coronavirus crisis continues to dominate the headlines, we round-up some of the main stories regarding how it has affected the hospitality industry in the past week.
Market Halls is partnering with London-based food waste charity The Felix Project to host a digital, three-day fundraising event over the bank holiday weekend.
Foodservice operators should expect a "prolonged spell" of instability in food prices as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, according to the latest CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index.
Chef Tommy Banks says that his two restaurants will have to adapt to a post-lockdown word but that he wouldn’t be cutting prices in an attempt to attract people back to his venues.
The hospitality industry would benefit greatly from the halving of the social distancing rule to one metre, according to the latest weekly Hospitality Leaders Poll by MCA Insight/HIM.
The Scottish Government will "no longer discourage" takeaway and drive-thru food outlets from reopening, but restaurants will have to remain closed for the time being under the First Minister's plans for easing lockdown.
