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Restaurants in north of England could be forced to close
Hospitality outlets in cities including Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle could be forced to close after reports that further restrictions will be announced in the north of England next week.
Scottish government to closes pubs and enforce 6pm curfew
The Scottish First Minister has announced that pubs are to close across central Scotland, including Glasgow and Edinburgh, and a 6pm curfew will take effect in other areas from today to suppress the second wave of Covid-19 infections.
Paris to shut bars for two weeks
French capital Paris is to close its bars for two weeks from tomorrow as the city’s Covid-19 alert level is raised to ‘maximum’.
Nightclub owner launches legal challenge against 10pm curfew
The owner of a nightclub chain has launched a legal challenge to the UK government’s restrictions on hospitality ahead of a vote on the 10pm curfew in the House of Commons tomorrow.
15,770 US restaurants have permanently closed
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devasating effect on the US on-trade, with 15,770 restaurants having closed permanently, according to a report by Yelp.
How do hospitality workers feel about returning to business?
More than two thirds of hospitality workers in the UK are concerned for their own safety as venues reopen in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to one survey, but another study shows things are working well.
Crown Estate to offer turnover-based rent relief
The Crown Estate, the income from which supports the British royal family, has offered to assist restaurants in London’s West End with turnover-based rent payments.
Texture and Nathan Outlaw’s Siren to permanently close
Two of London’s fine dining establishments will not reopen when restrictions are lifted, with Michelin-starred Texture and chef Nathan Outlaw’s site at The Goring becoming Covid casualties.