Costa Coffee has said around 1,650 roles are at risk of redundancy across its sites due to the ongoing impact of Covid-19.
How to… implement a Covid testing strategy
Hospitality employees mix with a huge range of people, so it’s wise to give them reassurance with comprehensive testing, says Kelly Klifa.
Travelodge confident in its landlord proposition but says Covid could hit sales by up to £7m
Travelodge has said it is confident in its offer for landlords and the opportunities of the UK budget hotel sector, but estimates the Covid-19 outbreak in the UK could hit sales for the year by £6m-£7m.
Branching out: Oakman Inns’ Peter Borg-Neal and Dermot King on taking the coronavirus crisis as an opportunity for growth
Dermot King and Peter Borg-Neal tell Neil Gerrard why, despite a gloomy start to the year, they are optimistic about the future of their Catey-winning premium pub business.
Yo! Sushi creditors approve CVA proposal
Japanese restaurant group Yo! Sushi has announced that its Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) proposal has been approved in a move that will see 19 of its 69 sites permanently close.
Fear and optimism as operators look beyond Eat Out to Help Out
As operators step into unknown territory at the end of August’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme many fear a tough autumn and winter ahead.
Hundreds of thousands of jobs at risk if cities don’t see footfall return
Hundreds of thousands of jobs will be on the line if the country’s cities and towns do not start to see footfall return, trade bodies and operators have warned.
Six hoteliers announced as Master Innholders
The Master Innholders, one of the highest honours of hotel management, has announced six hoteliers as new members.
Plans for 50 Gordon Ramsay sites in next five years and Bread Street Kitchen roll-out
Gordon Ramsay plans to open up to 50 sites across the UK in the next five years as well as rolling out the Bread Street Kitchen concept, a financial report for Gordon Ramsay Restaurants has confirmed.
Mark Jarvis appointed chef-director of Liv Belgravia
Mark Jarvis has been appointed chef director of Liv Belgravia in London ahead of its reopening on 7 September.

