Coronavirus

Almost a third of licensed premises already shut before lockdown

The latest market recovery monitor from CGA and AlixPartners has found that nearly a third of all licensed premises in…

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Pfizer reveals Covid-19 vaccine candidate is 90% effective

A successful Covid-19 vaccine is a step closer after Pfizer/Biontech revealed its vaccine candidate is 90% effective, according to its…

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Caffe Nero lenders prepare for CVA

Alcentra and Partners Group, which reportedly provides mezzanine debt to Caffe Nero, has called in financial advisers as the company…

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Government extends restaurants and pubs takeaway permission

The Communities Secretary, Robert Jenrick, has reportedly extended the automatic permission for pubs and restaurants to serve takeaway food and…

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Two Southampton hospitality venues fined for Covid breaches

Indian restaurant, Kuti’s and the Jolly Roger pub in Southampton both face fines of £1000 for breaching Covid-19 safety laws. The…

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Job security concerns rise among hospitality workers

Concerns over job security are growing among hospitality’s frontline workers, according to CGA and CPL Learning Hospitality’s ‘Hospitality Professionals’ panel.…

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Chancellor extends furlough scheme to March

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that the furlough scheme will be extended until the end of March, amid increased measures…

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Marston’s reduces rent rates by 10%

Marston’s has announced that it will reduce rent for its tied tenants and leaseholders by 10% in a bid to…

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Star Pubs and Bars offers licensees 100% rent concessions

Star Pubs and Bars has announced it is offering its licensees 100% rent concessions, in a bid to support its…

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Trade bodies call for plan to secure future of industry and its supply chain

Trade bodies representing the UK’s hospitality, pubs and their supply chain businesses have called on the government to provide a…

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