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The latest industry news 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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May- 2020 -14 May
BBPA welcomes new task force for pubs and restaurants
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has welcomed the creation of five new ministerial-led task forces to develop plans…
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13 May
Hospitality reacts to furlough scheme extension
The hospitality industry has reacted to the chancellor’s announcement yesterday that he was to extend the government’s furlough scheme to…
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13 May
Police appeal following arson attack at Alderley Edge restaurant
Detectives investigating an arson attack at a Chinese restaurant in Alderley Edge, Cheshire, are appealing for information from members of…
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13 May
UK economy shrinks by 2% as pandemic takes its toll
The UK’s economy shrank by 2% in the three months to 31 March 2020, as a result of the Covid-19…
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13 May
McDonald’s to reopen all Drive-Thrus by June
McDonald’s has revealed its plans to reopen all of its Drive-Thrus by early June, in line with ongoing government guidelines. …
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13 May
Starbucks to reopen 150 UK stores for takeaway and delivery
Starbucks has announced the reopening of 150 of its UK sites from tomorrow (14 May), amid the Covid-19 pandemic. With…
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12 May
Chancellor extends furlough scheme until October
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has extended the Government’s furlough scheme until the end of October. Announcing the decision…
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12 May
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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12 May
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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12 May
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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