Michael Gove has said hospitality businesses “will be among the last to exit the lockdown”, speaking on the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show this morning.
Tributes paid to George Goring, a ‘true hotelier who exuded joie de vivre’
Tributes have been paid to George Goring, the third generation of the family to run the five-red-AA-star hotel in London’s Belgravia, who has died at the age of 81.
Social distancing will be ‘the next threat to our business’
The government must provide “continual support” for hospitality businesses, which will be unable to operate fully or reopen at all while social distancing restrictions remain in place.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme goes live with promise of payments in six working days
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme application portal has gone live this morning, with the government saying validated claims will receive funds within six working days.
JJ Foodservice launches same-day grocery delivery service
Food and drink wholesaler JJ Foodservice has launched a same-day home delivery service.
Carpigiani launches Dessert Club
Carpigiani UK has announced the launch of its Dessert Club, an online hub for ice-cream and gelato resources.
Accor to launch safety and cleaning certification for hospitality businesses
Hotel group Accor is launching a label for hospitality businesses to certify safety standards and cleaning protocols as they look to reopen once government restrictions are lifted.
Signature Living’s Shankly hotel in Liverpool falls into administration
Signature Shankly, the property subsidiary of Signature Living’s Shankly hotel in Liverpool, has gone into administration, though the hotel will remain open for business and will accept guests once current trading restrictions are lifted.
Crave Interactive launches ServeSafely for socially distanced dining
Hospitality technology company Crave Interactive has launched ServeSafely to protect restaurant staff and customers from Covid-19 and enable a socially distanced dining experience.
Sprint Group appoints Simon Carpmael managing director
Commercial equipment supplier Sprint Group has appointed Simon Carpmael managing director.