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Welsh Covid fire-break ‘devastating’ for pubs
Alistair Derby, chief executive of Welsh brewer and pub chain Brains, has called the 16-day Welsh ‘fire-break’ “devastating news”, particularly after the effect of local restrictions introduced last month.
Wine trade pays tribute to Terry Threlfall
Tributes have been pouring in from the wine trade for London-based Canadian sommelier Terry Threlfall, who died from a heart attack last Thursday, aged 43.
Wineries and chefs rally together in wildfire relief efforts
Wineries and chefs throughout the Golden State have been rallying together to raise funds for victims of the recent devastating California wildfires.
Hospitality sector protests outside parliament: in pictures
Hundreds of chefs, bartenders and business owners gathered in Westminster this morning (19 October) to protest the government’s handling of the global pandemic and call for more support for the hospitality industry.
Michelin to not award stars in California this year
The Michelin guide won’t be dishing out stars to California restaurants this year due to the devastating impact the wildfires and pandemic have had on the industry.
JD Wetherspoon makes first loss in 36 years
Pub chain J.D. Wetherspoon has recorded its first loss since 1984, with a deficit of £105.4 million for the 52 weeks to 26 July 2020.
Alcohol sales to be banned at the House of Commons
Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has announced a ban on alcohol sales in the House of Commons, which will last for the “foreseeable future”.
UK hospitality sector to demonstrate against ‘catastrophic’ coronavirus restrictions
Members of the UK hospitality sector are planning to demonstrate against ”catastropic” Covid-19 restrictions at London’s Parliament Square on Monday as part of a move called HospoDemo.
Amuse-bouches: The latest restaurant news bites
This week in restaurant news: more parts of England are placed into Tiers 2 and 3, The Fat Duck temporarily closes due to a Covid-19 outbreak and German sausage and beer chain Herman ze German closes its doors.
Sexy Fish launches Surrealism-inspired cocktail menu
Richard Caring’s irreverent Mayfair restaurant Sexy Fish has launched a new cocktail menu and book inspired by Surrealism to mark the venue’s fifth birthday.