More than 72,000 restaurants have signed up to take part in the government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme, which launches today.
Jamie Oliver’s businesses achieve B Corp sustainability accreditation
Jamie Oliver’s businesses have accredited as a B Corporation in recognition of their social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency.
Lockdown confusion knocks consumer confidence in Manchester
Manchester’s latest lockdown rules, which ban people from different households mixing indoors, caused confusion among customers this weekend and saw restaurant tables cancelled.
Landlords move away from traditional rent structures to ‘partnership approach’
Landlords have said a ‘partnership approach’ is needed with hospitality tenants after several major London property companies turned to turnover-based rents to support struggling operators.
Edinburgh hoteliers say ‘huge programme of support’ needed as occupancy down 60% for August
Edinburgh hotel occupancy is down to 23% for August compared with 84% the same time last year, during what is normally one of the busiest months in the city’s calendar.
London operators need support after being hit by ‘triple whammy’ warns UKHospitality
UKHospitality has described the loss of inbound tourism, leisure and business travel in London as a “triple whammy” for hospitality, with the capital hit “more deeply and for longer” than other parts of the UK.
Selin Kiazim calls for support for London hospitality as she announces closure of Oklava Bakery + Wine
Selin Kiazim has highlighted the need for further support for the central London restaurant sector, where she said footfall has been so low she has been forced to close Oklava Bakery + Wine in Fitzrovia.
Two-Michelin-starred Kitchen Table to expand into Bubbledogs space
James Knappett’s two-Michelin-starred Kitchen Table concept is to be refurbished and expand into the Bubbledogs space.
Eat Out to Help Out: HMRC Q&A
Angela MacDonald, recently appointed deputy chief executive and second permanent secretary at HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), has provided answers to commonly asked questions around Eat Out to Help Out.
International tourism won’t come back until late 2021, UN panel predicts
A United Nations panel predicts a rebound in international tourism won’t occur before the third quarter of 2021, citing travel restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic. And some experts from the U.N. World Travel Organization don’t think the…