hospitality
Three reasons why the UK Government should compensate the hospitality sector
A report released this week has highlighted three reasons why the UK Government should compensate the hospitality sector for losses incurred during the coronavirus pandemic.
Here are the real costs of Covid restrictions on UK hospitality and how to save the sector
Prepare for a shock as we reveal the real costs of Covid restrictions on UK hospitality, and what it will take to save the sector from “financial oblivion”, following a just-released report.
Jodie Kidd joins fight to save British pubs
British fashion model Jodie Kidd has joined the fight to save pubs from permanent closure by calling on the UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak to cut Beer Duty in the upcoming Budget on 3 March.
Petition for hospitality VAT cut extension gains over 10,000 signatures
A petition started by a Dorset restaurateur aimed at keeping a low VAT lifeline for the hospitality industry has attracted more than 10,000 signatures.
Pandemic cost UK hospitality £200m a day in 2020
Turnover in the UK hospitality sector was down by nearly £72 billion last year, equivalent to nearly £200m a day in lost sales for Britain’s pubs and restaurants.
Government extends council lockdown powers
The government has extended English councils’ powers to close hospitality outlets not obeying Covid-19 regulations until 17 July.
Amuse-bouches: The latest restaurant news bites
In restaurant news this week: the UK government plans to discuss further restrictions with hospitality leaders, a new meal kit platform prepares to launch, and chef Jack Stein renews his partnership with St Austell.
9,930 licensed premises lost in UK last year
The coronavirus pandemic led to the permanent closure of 9,930 licensed premises last year, according to a recent report from CGA and AlixPartners.
Hospitality for Heroes launches cookbook
Hospitality for Heroes, a not-for-profit initiative that has provided over 100,000 meals for the NHS since the start of the pandemic, has launched a cookbook.
‘Moral victory’ for UK hospitality sector with BI insurance test case
In what is being declared as a “moral victory” for the hospitality sector, a UK Supreme Court judgment announced on Friday has instructed insurers to pay out on business interruption insurance to help cover losses caused by the pandemic.