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Michel Roux Jr has said there will always be high-end restaurants “because we will always have those special occasions” when we want to be pampered.

American burger brand Shake Shack has confirmed it will reopen its central London Tottenham Court Road store today and its Canary Wharf branch on Thursday for takeaway and delivery.

Workplace caterers can expect to see an increase in pre-ordering, grab-and-go dining and diverse shift patterns as workers return, a group of consultants and industry experts have said.

Hilton has said it will deliver an “industry-defining standard of cleanliness and disinfection” as it looks to introduce new measures in its hotels in a bid to reassure customers.

London B&I caterer Vacherin grew turnover by 14% last year, but says it expects to feel the effects of the coronavirus lockdown on the business for the next 12-18 months.

McDonald’s has confirmed it will carry out “operational tests” this week as it explores a “potential and limited reopening” of sites.

Many hospitality workers in London have been forced to live on the streets as the closure of businesses due to coronavirus has left them unemployed and unable to pay rent.

Although the future for our sector is unclear, operators can and should be using this time to plan ahead. But many business leaders advise thinking in terms of a new opening, rather than a relaunch.

As many as 40% of UK restaurants might not survive the coronavirus crisis, according to the industry’s top investors, but opportunities lie ahead for the most innovative operators.

A group of more than 200 restaurants, bars, clubs, pubs and event management businesses in the south-west have thrown their backing behind campaigns such as National Time Out and Raise the Bar