coronavirus
The Drinks Trust launches Covid-19 emergency fund
The Drinks Trust (formerly The Benevolent) has launched an emergency fund to support those in the drinks industry left in financial straits as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Matthew Clark launches new app for businesses hit by Covid-19
On-trade supplier Matthew Clark has launched a new app that will allow pubs, restaurants and bars to deliver orders and offer click and collect services without any up-front costs.
HK to limit public gatherings and not suspend alcohol sales
Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam has announced that the government will not suspend alcohol sales and instead would impose new measures on restaurants and other public venues to limit public gatherings.
Legal tips for restaurants during coronavirus disruption
Ten days after UK restaurants were told to close, and two weeks after the public was told to avoid them, two lawyers give their top tips for weathering the storm.
Carluccio’s collapses with potentially 2,000 job losses
UK high street Italian restaurant chain Carluccio’s, founded by the late Antonio Carluccio, has collapsed into administration, putting around 2,000 jobs at risk.
Hospitality shifts down 76% due to coronavirus
The number of shifts currently available to workers in the UK hospitality industry has fallen by 76% compared to last month due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Best wine-related exercises and crafts to get through lockdown
With around 20% of the global population in lockdown, now is the time to round-up the best exercises and crafts you can do at home with a wine bottle.
New York chef Floyd Cardoz dies from coronavirus
Pioneering New York-based chef Floyd Cardoz, who introduced the Big Apple to Indian fine dining, has died at the age of 59 from the coronavirus.
What can and can’t stay open in the UK?
This week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson asked all “non-essential” shops in the UK to close, but there has been some dispute over what that means.
Ryan Reynolds donates gin proceeds to bartenders
Actor Ryan Reynolds gave us another reason to love him last night after announcing that he’s going to donate proceeds from sales of his Aviation Gin to the American bartending community.