Coronavirus

HMRC adds new guidance on Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

HMRC has issued new guidance regarding the Coronavirus Job Retention scheme and clarifies eligibility for those returning from sick leave…

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Just Eat extends NHS discount amid ‘unprecedented response’ due to Covid-19 crisis

Just Eat has announced that it will extend its new 25% discount for NHS workers after an “unprecedented response” amid…

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Covid-19 could cause UK economy to shrink by 35%, says OBR

The UK’s economy could shrink by as much as 35% in the second quarter of 2020 due to the Covid-19…

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Revolution raises credit facility

Revolution Bars has announced that it will increase its revolving credit facility to £30m following an agreement with NatWest. This…

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Petition for Tronc payments to be included in furlough wages hits 6,000 signatures

A petition launched on change.org calling for the government furlough scheme to include tronc payments for hospitality staff has hit…

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Food and beverage inflation hits 12-month low

Foodservice pricing reached its lowest point for 12 months in February 2020 with the majority of food and beverage categories…

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Bella Italia to provide 1,000 free meals to NHS staff

Bella Italia has announced its commitment  to provide 1,000 free meals to NHS staff on the frontline of the coronavirus…

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Feed the NHS campaign reaches £1m target

The ‘Feed the NHS’ crowdfunding campaign has reached its £1m amid the coronavirus pandemic. The campaign, which was launched by…

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Greggs taps £150m from government

Greggs will receive £150m in funds from the Bank of England amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the bakery chain has…

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UKHospitality welcomes licensing flexibility during Covid-19 lockdown

UKHospitality has welcomed the Government’s recommendation of “additional flexibility” for licensees affected by Covid19. The Home Office has written to…

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