Local authorities have been told to take a “considered and pragmatic” approach to licence breaches and missed payments.
	Winterhalter commits to supporting vital sectors during Covid-19
Warewash manufacturer Winterhalter has confirmed that it will continue to offer both service and sales to support vital industries and sites during the Covid-19 crisis.
	Businesses face ‘cliff-edge scenario’ after only 1% successfully access CBILS
Results from the second British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker have revealed that most businesses have yet to successfully access government-backed grants and the Business Interruption Loan Schemes (CBILS).
	Menuwatch: Sussex, London
The Gladwin brothers’ mission is clear in their fourth restaurant, with its southern England influence coming through in more than just name
	Sodexo teams mobilised to support NHS Covid-19 drive-through testing centres
Sodexo teams are being mobilised to support the NHS as the caterer and facilities management company helps the Department of Health and Social Care set up Covid-19 drive-through testing centres for key workers.
	Night czar calls on London authorities to grant 12-month licence fee holiday
Night czar Amy Lamé has called on London councils to grant hospitality businesses a licence fee and late-night levy holiday to help them survive the implications of the coronavirus lockdown.
	Airbnb disables booking function over ‘Covid-19 retreats’ criticism
Airbnb has disabled its ‘instant book’ function to stop non-key workers from booking properties following an investigation by the BBC.
	Inside track: Strange times bring us together, says Wendy Bartlett
Organisations need to be there for their teams during this difficult time, says Wendy Bartlett
	Government urged to reconsider as HMRC suggests furlough pay will not include tronc
According to a government spokesperson, the 80% of average wages the government will cover for furloughed workers through the coronavirus job retention scheme (CJRS) will not include tips, tronc or service charge.
	Down Hall country house hotel appoints Ken Flockhart as general manager
Down Hall country house hotel in Hertfordshire has appointed Ken Flockhart as general manager.
	
