Boris Johnson has set up a review into the two-metre distancing rule in what is being seen as a first step towards relaxing the requirement ahead of a return of hospitality businesses.
Electrolux Professional launches AR app for contact-free maintenance
Electrolux Professional has launched an augmented reality (AR) app to help customers complete service and maintenance tasks on its professional foodservice equipment.
Travelodge landlords demand clarity on CVA proposals
A group of Travelodge landlords has demanded further clarity on Travelodge’s company voluntary arrangement (CVA) or threatened to “join together in opposition to it”.
Adande Refrigeration restarts operations
Adande Refrigeration’s manufacturing facility is once again fully operational, following the Covid-19 lockdown.
Calls for home secretary to quit if government loses quarantine case
Home secretary Priti Patel has been urged to resign if she loses a court case over the government’s “devastating” quarantine rules.
Guide launched to help food businesses reopen sustainably
A new guide to help restaurants and food businesses reduce waste, carbon emissions and rebuild their businesses more sustainably has been launched today.
MPs back wholesalers’ call for business rates relief
More than 50 MPs have joined the Federation of Wholesale Distributors’ call for food and drink wholesalers to receive the same government support as their hospitality sector customers.
Treasury Select Committee says government must include tronc in furlough pay
A Treasury Select Committee report has said the government must amend the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) to include tronc payments made via PAYE.
Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala launch Zest Quest Asia Summer Challenge
Restaurateurs Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala have announced the launch of the first Zest Quest Asia Summer Challenge, an online spin-off of Zest Quest Asia, their annual student culinary competition.
Heineken UK launches webinars to help publicans navigate lockdown
Heineken UK has expanded its on-trade support resources with a series of webinars, offering advice to operators on navigating lockdown.

