All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 81
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NewsScottish hospitality jobs still hanging in the balance
The news that Scotland is to reduce the required time for self-isolation has been welcomed but current restrictions are still hampering businesses
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NewsOAPA launches employment training cafés
Charity Only A Pavement Away is to launch a number of employment training cafes for those facing homelessness, prison leavers and veterans, in spring 2022.
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NewsPotential still exists for Leon US
Following a strategic review at the beginning of 2021, Leon exited the US – closing its four sites – in order to focus on the UK.
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NewsEverards' sales down 10% in Q1
Managing director Stephen Gould said government support, by way of grants, “is appreciated but sadly does not go far enough”.
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NewsRestaurants see lowest diner numbers since spring
Data from OpenTable shows the number of seated diners in the UK fell by an estimated 14 percentage points in the week to 20 December – to 88% of comparable 2019 levels – with London impacted to a far greater degree
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NewsNTIA urges PM to #LetUsDance on NYE
The Night Time Industries Association has written an open letter to the Prime Minister urging him to end the uncertainty for the UK’s late night sector.
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NewsPeter Marks: ‘Nightclub closures another kick in the teeth for beleaguered sector’
The move by the Scottish and Welsh governments has been criticised by the Rekom chairman as being yet “more baseless restrictions”.
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NewsCharlie Gilkes: ‘We can’t keep going into periods of limbo’
The hospitality sector can’t continually bounce back from periods of uncertainty, the co-founder of Inception Group has warned.
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NewsScottish nightclubs to close on 27 December
Nightclubs in the country will close for a three-week period following Boxing Day, following consultation with the industry
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NewsBoard changes at M&B
Susan Murray will be stepping down from her role as senior independent director at Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) at its 2022 Annual General Meeting.
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NewsNew CEO named at The Clink Charity
Christopher Moore has stepped down after nearly 11 years as CEO, to be succeeded by Yvonne Thomas.
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NewsAnother 400-plus pubs permanently shuttered
Despite the fall in numbers this year, the rate of decline has remained relatively static in recent years despite the impact of the pandemic, according to new research from real estate adviser Altus Group.
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NewsArc Inspirations sees Q2 revenue up 42%
The bar group experienced a 42% uplift in sales between July and November this year, versus 2019, and says it is on track to post record revenue and profit in FY2022
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NewsWales sets limits on hospitality from Boxing Day
Wales is to bring back the rule of six in pubs and restaurants as it tightens restrictions from Boxing Day.
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NewsThe Alchemist on ‘very sound financial footing’
While sales were down almost £30m for the year to 31 March 2021, a combination of refinancing, strong sales and additional equity has meant The Alchemist is in a solid position
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News‘It doesn’t even cover the cost of our Christmas decorations’
The Chancellor’s additional support measures have been described as a ‘sticking plaster’ for the sector after some operators have lost hundreds of thousands of pounds’ revenue per venue in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
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NewsSelf-isolation period cut for the double-jabbed
Provided two lateral flow tests have been produced on day six and seven, the double-jabbed can stop self-isolating. The news came as Boris Johnson ruled out further Covid restrictions before Christmas.
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NewsGovernment announces extra financial support for hospitality
Hospitality businesses in England will be eligible for one-off grants of up to £6,000 per premises, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced
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NewsWelsh business rates relief welcomed
Hospitality businesses in Wales are to benefit from a 50% reduction in business rates, but additional support is critical, warns UKHospitality Cymru.
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NewsBrewDog to ‘draw line’ under toxic workplace claims
Following the completion of a review into its working culture, the Scottish brewer and pub operator admitted it had made mistakes and needed to address them