The government has extended the moratorium on lease forfeitures and enforcement activity until the end of September, and has introduced a new code of practice to facilitate rent negotiations.
Monin ‘back to work’ workshops tackle consumer confidence
Consumers are willing to overcome any concerns about social distancing to be back socialising again, according to research from syrups and flavours specialist Monin.
Viewpoint: Landlords must share more of the pain
With insolvencies only set to increase following the June rent deadline, Phil Reynolds explains what options are available for struggling businesses
Cornwall tourism estimates £630m lockdown loss and 29,200 jobs at risk
Cornwall Council has said the impact of lockdown on tourism in the county could amount to £630m in losses, and suggested more than 29,000 jobs are at risk.
Green break: How to implement environmental efficiencies for reopening
The hiatus before reopening is the perfect time to introduce environmental efficiencies: green cleaning methods that also protect against transmission; shorter menus and supply chains that also save costs; or the veg box scheme that’s here to stay.
Administrators appointed to Croydon Park hotel
The Croydon Park hotel in London has fallen into administration due to the impact of Covid-19, with all 91 members of staff made redundant.
Johnson’s two-metre review delays hospitality reopening date confirmation and guidelines
Prime minister Boris Johnson’s review of the two-metre physical distancing guidelines has delayed both the publication of hospitality reopening guidance and confirmation of the sector’s 4 July reopening date, according to *City AM.*
Ireland amends pub rules to include increased seating times and one-metre distancing
The National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, Fáilte Ireland, has updated its Guidelines for the Reopening of Pubs with changes to seating times, social distancing and tracing.
Matt Worswick to head up premium delivery service Cook + Thief
Chef Matt Worswick has launched a new premium food delivery service, Cook + Thief, backed by Mr & Mrs Smith founder Andrew Graham.
Viewpoint: Filling each unforgiving minute
Peter Hancock celebrates the unique ways in which hospitality leaders have been filling their time, coming together as an industry throughout the crisis

