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”.
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.
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.
Hobart unveils national support plan for restart
Equipment manufacturer Hobart has revealed a wide range of restart support measures across both service and equipment divisions to help operators return to business.
Inside track: Neil Rankin says the future is already here
Those who embrace change will survive, even if it may not be what we all want, says Neil Rankin
Yorkshire Tea becomes carbon neutral
Yorkshire Tea has announced that it has become carbon neutral following five years of supply chain projects.
Kärcher supports back to work clean-up
German manufacturer Kärcher is supporting businesses getting back to work with a series of online resources and virtual training.
Hoseasons and Cottages.com to issue Covid-19 refunds as watchdog threatens court action against accommodation providers
An investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) into the holiday accommodation sector has seen the owner of Hoseasons and Cottages.com agree to refund customers whose bookings were cancelled due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Hall & Woodhouse extends rent cancellation period
Family-owned independent brewer Hall & Woodhouse has announced the rent cancellation and loan suspension period for its business partner estate will be extended.
Winterhalter expands Pay Per Wash initiative
Warewash manufacturer Winterhalter has announced the expansion of its Pay Per Wash (PPW) initiative to help support operators reopening after lockdown.