Charlie McVeigh, founder of Draft House pubs and chairman of the Breakfast Club group, wants to replace the nervousness people have about returning to pubs with Project Pint, a campaign to champion pubs and publicans and to put the responsibility for reopening safely back in their hands.
State of the nation: Marcus Wareing discovers what will make the dining public return to restaurants
A survey by chef Marcus Wareing has revealed the majority of consumers have an appetite to dine out again. Emma Lake discovers which measures will instill most confidence in diners when they return to restaurants
The Restaurant Group launches CVA pursuing closure of 125 sites
The Restaurant Group (TRG) has launched a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) that would see the closure of 125 sites and improved rental terms across the remaining portfolio.
Menuwatch: Vanderlyle To Go
A swift turnaround to a delivery model hasn’t stopped this Cambridge restaurant and its plant-based comfort food from picking up a legion of new fans.
Blackpool hotel owner sentenced for fire safety failings that could have seen ‘widespread loss of life’
The owner of a hotel on Blackpool’s Promenade has been handed a nine-month suspended prison sentence after he continued to welcome guests despite the premises being closed by officials over safety concerns.
Nestlé Professional launches plant-based recipe videos for chefs
Nestlé Professional has launched a plant-based video series aimed at inspiring chefs with new dish ideas for their return to work.
‘Toothless’ code of practice for landlords and tenants sparks disappointment
A draft version of the government’s code of practice for landlord and commercial tenant negotiations has been described as “toothless” and “a waste of time”.
Scottish hospitality businesses could reopen from 15 July
Hospitality businesses in Scotland could start to reopen from 15 July if cases of Covid-19 in the country continue to decline.
Whitbread successfully completes £1b rights issue
Premier Inn owner Whitbread announced earlier today that it has successfully completed a £1b rights issue to ensure it emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic “with a strong balance sheet and in the best position possible”.
New restaurant Attawa opens in London’s Dalston
Attawa restaurant in London’s Dalston Junction opened today, serving dishes from the Punjab region of Northern India.

