Many hospitality workers in London have been forced to live on the streets as the closure of businesses due to coronavirus has left them unemployed and unable to pay rent.
McDonald’s holds ‘operational tests’ as fast food giants look at partial reopening
McDonald’s has confirmed it will carry out “operational tests” this week as it explores a “potential and limited reopening” of sites.
Vacherin grows turnover 14% but forecasts 12- to 18-month coronavirus hit
London B&I caterer Vacherin grew turnover by 14% last year, but says it expects to feel the effects of the coronavirus lockdown on the business for the next 12-18 months.
South-west hospitality businesses back campaigns for industry’s survival
A group of more than 200 restaurants, bars, clubs, pubs and event management businesses in the south-west have thrown their backing behind campaigns such as National Time Out and Raise the Bar
Investors: up to 40% of restaurants might not survive coronavirus
As many as 40% of UK restaurants might not survive the coronavirus crisis, according to the industry’s top investors, but opportunities lie ahead for the most innovative operators.
The new blueprint for operating: what operators expect after lockdown
Although the future for our sector is unclear, operators can and should be using this time to plan ahead. But many business leaders advise thinking in terms of a new opening, rather than a relaunch.
Hospitality leaders to mentor apprentices through lockdown
A group of hospitality leaders are to mentor apprentices through a series of virtual talks aimed at keeping the next generation engaged and active.
Edinburgh, Glasgow and Manchester hotels ‘well-positioned’ for recovery after coronavirus
Edinburgh, Glasgow and Manchester are among the European cities well-positioned for hotel performance recovery, based on analysis by CBRE.
Business support gaps exposed as more than half of loans rejected
More than half of business support loans to hospitality firms have been turned down, while only a quarter of operators have received hospitality grants, according to new research.
Wave of pub insolvencies expected once moratorium on petitions is lifted
Winding up petitions against pubs and bars are up 73% on 2019, with a wave of insolvencies expected when the moratorium on coronavirus-related petitions ends on 30 June.