Government
The latest news and updates on government policy, from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.
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Nov- 2020 -13 November
Chancellor unable to rule out further EOTHO schemes
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has declined to rule out further measures similar to the Eat Out To Help Out scheme when…
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3 November
Minister for Hospitality petition gains over 37,000 signatures
A petition calling for the Government to create a minister for hospitality has gathered 37,700 signatures since its creation. The…
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Oct- 2020 -28 October
Scotland to ease pub rules
As of Monday (2 November), pubs and restaurants in many Scottish areas will be able to serve alcohol to customers…
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23 October
Hospitality bodies launch legal action against Scottish Government
Five Scottish hospitality bodies have commenced the process of legal action in opposition to the latest restrictions imposed by the…
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23 October
KFC to create 5400 additional jobs
KFC has announced plans to create a further 5400 job roles across the UK and Ireland. According to Sky News,…
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22 October
Rishi Sunak expected to announce Tier two job support
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, is set to update the current Job Support Scheme (JSS), aiding those in…
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21 October
Business lunches to go ahead following Covid ‘loophole’
Restaurants can serve guests from multiple households following a ‘loophole’ in covid-19 restrictions that allows business lunches to go ahead.…
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21 October
Sadiq Khan calls for end to 10pm curfew
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has called for the 10pm curfew on hospitality establishments to be lifted in the city.…
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20 October
Liquor licensing bill brought to Northern Ireland’s Assembly
A bill aimed at modernising Northern Ireland’s liquor licensing laws was brought before the Assembly yesterday (20 October). Originally set…
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13 October
Mitchells & Butlers begins redundancy talks with staff
Mitchells and Butlers has begun consulting with a number of its staff regarding redundancy payments as the company struggles with…
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