Watch the video in full: A panel of HR leaders from some of the UK’s biggest operators discuss bringing people back into the workplace and creating flexibility in the post-coronavirus world.
Expert lineup confirmed for The Caterer’s allergens webinar
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Robin Hutson says rural hospitality will need support until 2021 to survive in letter to PM
Hospitality businesses in rural areas will require government support until 2021 in order to survive the coronavirus pandemic, Robin Hutson has said in a letter to Boris Johnson.
Springboard CEO Anne Pierce to retire
Anne Pierce, chief executive of Springboard, is to retire after 23 years at the helm of the charity.
Government decision to exclude tronc from CJRS based on ‘completely mistaken assumption’
The government has been accused of basing its exclusion of tronc and service charge from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme on a “completely mistaken assumption”.
Henry Dimbleby on creating a new manifesto for food and farming
The new National Food Strategy is arguably Henry Dimbleby’s biggest challenge to date. The co-founder of Leon is working across government and with the public to map out a new revolutionary vision for the UK’s beleaguered food and farming system.
JD Wetherspoon raises £141m through share placing and looks to June reopening
Pub chain JD Wetherspoon has raised approximately £141m through a share placing and has said it is starting to plan for a reopening of its sites in late June.
Giraffe owner reported to be in discussions to buy Carluccio’s
Boparan Restaurant Group, which has a portfolio of brands including Giraffe and Ed’s Easy Diner, is reported to be in exclusive talks with Carluccio’s administrators.
Viewpoint: When a pandemic is not a force majeure
The insurance industry has caught us in a loop, not paying out on force majeure and saying that pandemics are not covered under business interruption clauses. So where do we go from here, asks Robin Sheppard
Hospitality’s pessimism for future prompts renewed call for business support extensions
Results revealed today from a survey of hospitality businesses paint a gloomy picture of low expectations from operators in a sector that is the UK’s third highest employer.

