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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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Mar- 2020 -20 March
Itsu to offer half price meals and free miso and hot drinks to NHS staff
Itsu, the Asian-inspired food brand founded and run by Julian Metcalfe, has announced on its social media channels that it…
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20 March
TGI Friday’s announces temporary closure amid Covid-19 virus outbreak
American-style diner TGI Friday’s has announced it is to temporarily close all its UK restaurants from 9pm tomorrow (21 March)…
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20 March
Hospitality sales fell before PM’s warning, says CGA
Like-for-like sales across Britain’s pubs, bars and restaurants fell 15% in the week ended 15 March, one day before the…
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20 March
Co-op creates 5,000 new roles for hospitality staff displaced by Covid-19
The Co-op has announced plans to create 5,000 store-based roles in a bid to provide temporary employment for hospitality workers…
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19 March
Brewdog begins production of hand sanitiser at Aberdeen distillery
BrewDog is currently working on producing a batch of hand sanitiser using a WHO approved recipe at its Distillery in…
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19 March
Young’s suspends rent for tenants
Pub operator Young’s has announced a new set of measures to support its team across London and the south east.…
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19 March
New bank of England boss promises fresh measures to fight Covid-19
The new Bank of England boss, Andrew Bailey, has promised a fresh set of measures to help fight the economic…
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19 March
Hogs Back Brewery offers drive through beer amid coronavirus outbreak
Surrey-based Hogs Back Brewery has launched a new drive-through service for its draught, bottled and canned beers, following government advice…
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18 March
Greene King postpones rent for partners amid Covid-19 outbreak
Pub company Greene King has notified its tenants of a delay in the collection of associated payments until further notice.…
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18 March
Stonehouse pub reopens following major refurb
Ei Publican Partnerships has supported publican Denise Jeffreys-Jones with revitalising The Woolpack in Stonehouse, near Stroud, which has recently re-opened…
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