Lewis Catchpole

Lewis is a writer at Mulberry publications covering a range of different industries in print and online. He is an alumnus of the University of Sheffield Journalism department having been interested in the art of writing from an early age. Lewis is also a keen reader and an avid sports fan. Feel free to drop him a line with any story ideas.

Jul- 2020 -

9 July

Coronavirus

Industry reacts to Sunak’s summer statement

The hospitality sector has widely welcomed the series of measures announced by the chancellor in his “summer statement” yesterday, with…
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8 July

Coronavirus

30,000 jobs at risk, warns Welsh Independent Restaurant Collective

A survey of more than 100 independent pubs, cafes, restaurants and event caterers has estimated that at least 30,000 job…
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7 July

Restaurants

Rick Stein Restaurant Group sees 5,000 diners return

The Rick Stein Restaurant Group has revealed that 5046 guests dined in its portfolio of 10 restaurants over “Super Saturday”…
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6 July

Pubs and Bars

Footfall returns as hospitality reopens

Footfall in England’s high streets rose by 19.6% on Saturday and 28.3% on Sunday in comparison to the weekend before,…
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3 July

Coronavirus

Pub and hospitality trade bodies publish track and trace guidance

Leading trade associations representing the UK’s pub and hospitality sectors have issued joint guidance to businesses on supporting the Government’s…
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2 July

Restaurants

Michael Caines acquires Porthleven Restaurant

Acclaimed chef restaurateur and hotel owner, Michael Caines has announced the acquisition of the former Rick Stein Restaurant in Porthleven,…
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1 July

Coronavirus

Investment into hospitality sector tumbles as coronavirus hits

Business investment in hotels and restaurants has fallen by more than 6% in a year as coronavirus “ravages” the sector,…
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Jun- 2020 -

30 June

Coronavirus

Government confirms changes to ‘flexible’ furlough scheme

The UK government has confirmed the latest set of changes to its “flexible” furlough scheme – dubbed CJRS V2 –…
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30 June

Coronavirus

Britain’s foodservice spend was down 80% in April 2020

Global information company The NPD Group has revealed weekly spend in British foodservice in April 2020 was just over £200m,…
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29 June

Coronavirus

Vinegar Yard to reopen on 4 July

Vinegar Yard, the outdoor dining and beer garden located in London bridge, is set to reopen on 4 July alongside…
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