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Westminster Council sets out further measures for outdoor dining spaces to address 'crowding concerns'

09-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

Westminster Council says it will be asking businesses operating an outdoor service to implement a ’no seat, no service‘ policy, and enforcing a clear ‘no licence, no trade’ message.

Latest opening: Shelter Hall Raw

09-Jul-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Brighton’s seafront food hall has opened with a modified design and offering that's well suited to the current post lockdown trading environment.

Cereal Killer Café closes permanently

09-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

The founders of cult breakfast café Cereal Killer have announced the permanent closure of their two London sites, saying the prolonged Coronavirus lockdown and industry uncertainty led to the decision.

Geetie Singh-Watson: “Eleven days’ notice for the guidelines is infuriating"

09-Jul-2020 By Stefan Chomka

Restaurateur Geetie Singh-Watson says that hospitality businesses should have been given earlier confirmation from the Government about when they could reopen and believes that the guidelines issued to the sector have been inadequate.

"These measures are positive, but we aren't out of the woods" - Industry reacts to summer statement

08-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

Industry voices have reacted optimistically to the Government's stimulus package, but there are warnings more help will be needed to ensure the hospitality sector can recover from the Coronavirus crisis.

Chancellor slashes VAT and introduces voucher scheme to get people back in restaurants

08-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced he will cut VAT from 20% to 5% for parts of the hospitality sector and introduce a month-long 'Eat Out to Help Out' discount scheme for diners.

Boxpark puts out call for new operators as it pushes forward with development plans

08-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

Boxpark says it is to introduce dedicated spaces geared towards competitive socialising concepts as it endeavours to get its growth plans back on track following the Coronavirus lockdown.

Dishoom sets Birmingham opening date

08-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

Dishoom will finally open the doors to its first Birmingham outpost next week, having initially been scheduled for April.

BBPA calls on Chancellor to provide targeted support for sector as it looks to recover

08-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) says that, with the right support, its sector could help drive the economic recovery in the UK after the Coronavirus lockdown.

Today's Special raises £225k

08-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

An industry fundraiser spearheaded by Hawksmoor co-founder Huw Gott and Pho marketing director Libby Andrews has successfully raised more than £225,000.

The summer statement: four things we might see

08-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

As Chancellor Rishi Sunak prepares to set out his plan to jumpstart the UK economy and alleviate some of the devastation caused by Coronavirus, here's four things he may introduce:

Dan Warne on Brighton’s Shelter Hall Raw

07-Jul-2020 By Joe Lutrario

The former Deliveroo managing director on how his Brighton food market went from Shelter Hall to a more stripped-back, Covid-19 proof concept called Shelter Hall Raw.

Insight

New report published to help pubs regain consumer confidence post lockdown

07-Jul-2020 By BigHospitality

A new report outlining consumer attitudes post Coronavirus and the practical steps hospitality businesses should take to reassure and rebuild consumer trust now and for the future has been published by Arla Pro in partnership with data and research consultancy...

Podcast: Selin Kiazim on ditching the service charge

07-Jul-2020 By Stefan Chomka

Selin Kiazim says the reopening of her restaurants post lockdown has given her a blank canvas on which to draw on, which is why the time is right for her to scrap service charge.

Welsh hospitality sector set for 30,000 job losses as it calls for inside reopening date

07-Jul-2020 By BigHospitality

At least 30,000 jobs are expected to be lost in the Welsh hospitality sector as a result of the Coronavirus, with nearly half of these having already happened, according to the results of a new survey.