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Almost two-thirds (63%) of British consumers say they will return to restaurants, bars or cafes in the month after lockdown ends but trust in hygiene and social distancing will be key, study reveals.

Concerns have been raised that furloughed hospitality workers could see their pay fall below 60% if the exclusion of tronc is exacerbated by the chancellor tapering off support.

A Paris-based designer has launched a protective bubble to enclose diners in a bid to satisfy physical distancing rules in restaurants when they reopen.

When the UK’s offices begin to fill back up, their caterers will be ready with refreshed restaurants, refined product offers and geared up for a new way of operating.

Leading operators including chef Raymond Blanc, Wagamama chief Andy Hornby and Hospitality Union’s Jonathan Downey have said reducing distancing requirements to one metre would see more businesses survive the Covid-19 crisis and save “thousands of jobs”.

With a lift in lockdown measures drawing closer, the seafood industry vows to support the hospitality sector as together we prepare for a new reality

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove has said he is hopeful that people will be able to enjoy “outdoor hospitality” from mid-June but admitted that it was going to be “very, very difficult” with pubs, restaurants and bars.

Operators have raised concerns over Scotland’s route map to exiting lockdown, including businesses’ outdoor spaces being able to reopen earlier than indoor spaces, and the timeline not aligning with changes to the UK-wide Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).

Currently 79% of Michelin-starred restaurants worldwide are closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.