Coronavirus

Pret reopens a further 71 sites

Pret A Manger has continued the gradual reopening of its UK store estate with the announcement of a further 71…

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Chancellor expected to extend furlough scheme to September

Chancellor of the exchequer Rishi Sunak is expected to extend the Government’s coronavirus furlough scheme to September, but reduce the…

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Hospitality sector must have additional furlough support, says UKH

The hospital sector must be provided with an “extended and flexible” furlough scheme in order to survive the pandemic, UKHospitality…

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Pubs, hospitality and brewers call on chancellor to save the future of pubs

Trade associations representing pubs, hospitality and brewers have sent a joint letter to chancellor Rishi Sunak calling for measures to…

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Hospitality industry responds to PM’s conditional plan to ease lockdown

The hospitality industry has reacted to the prime minister’s announcement last night that outlined a ‘conditional’ plan to ease lockdown…

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‘Hopes dashed’ by PM announcement, says BBPA

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has said that its hope for clarity on reopening and extra support for…

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Almost half a million UK businesses at risk of insolvency due to pandemic

One in 10 British businesses say that there is a high risk they will enter insolvency as a result of…

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Shake Shack to open ‘Deliveroo Editions’ kitchen in Battersea

American burger chain Shake Shack has announced it will open a ‘Deliveroo Editions’ kitchen in Battersea on 9 May. The…

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Hospitality sector prepares for post-lockdown trading

Hospitality operators remain “deeply pessimistic” about market prospects and the future of their own businesses, according to the latest CGA…

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Business rates revaluation postponed until 2022

A revaluation of business rates will no longer take place in 2021 in line with the government’s latest efforts to…

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