UK government misses alcohol out of restaurant discount
UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has said the government will provide discounts for eating out and a lower sales tax on restaurant food to kickstart the hospitality industry, but left alcohol out of the offer.
Four of the UK’s best home bars
On-trade leisure company Liberty Games launched a competition last month to find the UK’s best home bar, and asked people to send in pictures of their handiwork. Here are some of the best examples.
Six companies using technology to help bars and restaurants reopen
From data collection, to contactless ordering, to body scanners, we’ve taken a look at some of the newer services that have emerged during lockdown, and how they could help bars and restaurants reopen safely.
Diageo launches $100m fund to help pubs and bars recover from lockdown
Drinks giant Diageo will spend US$100 million on a two-year campaign called Raising the Bar, designed to help bars get up and running again in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Bars can reopen next week with one-metre distance
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced bars and restaurants will be able to offer table service from 4 July , and has revised the two-metre social distancing rule.
UK hospitality industry urges government to scrap two-metre rule
Industry leaders in the UK are lobbying the government to scrap the requirement for tables in bars, pubs and restaurants to be kept at least two metres apart when they reopen next month.
What the future of hospitality in Europe looks like
The UK’s hospitality sector is preparing to emerge from months of hibernation in July if, and when, the government gives the go-ahead. Each venue will have its own approach.
Scotland plans the reopening of hospitality venues
The Scottish government has said that hospitality businesses could reopen for indoor service from 15 July.
Young’s plans to reopen pubs in August
UK pub company Young’s said it is confident it can return to profitable growth by 2022 as it plans to reopen sites in August.
Furlough extension welcomed but UK hospitality sector needs more support
Industry leaders have cautiously welcomed the UK government’s plans to extend its furlough scheme for companies unable to pay all of their staff during lockdown.