All articles by Georgia Cronin – Page 46
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NewsFCA warns insurers ‘settle claims or explain’
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned insurance company bosses to speed up and settle coronavirus-related claims or explain themselves to the regulator.
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NewsPBG suspends rent review negotiations
The Pub Governing Body (PGB) has agreed to a suspension of all rent review negotiations because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsJRS cut-off date extended
The Government announced an extension of The Coronavirus Jobs Retention Scheme cut-off date yesterday, to include those employed up to or on 19 March - the date when the scheme was first announced.
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NewsAndrei Lussmann on his new meal delivery service
As part of the united we stand podcast series, Andrei Lussmann, founder of Lussmanns Sustainable Fish and Grill, discusses turning his St Albans restaurant into a dark kitchen for producing ready-made meals and his advice to other restaurants looking to enter the food to go space.
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NewsGreggs secures £150m credit from Covid Corporate scheme
Greggs will be able to meet its liquidity needs for a closure period of up to a year as a result of £150m credit received through the Covid Corporate Financing Facility scheme.
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NewsTrade bodies warn support packages are being delivered too slowly
Crucial packages of support announced by the Government are not being delivered quickly enough to help businesses affected by the coronavirus, leading trade bodies have warned Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
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NewsD&D London launches employee support platform
D&D London has launched an online platform to offer support and guidance to its 2000 employees throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsMajor disruptions expected in global supply chains
There will be continued major disruptions to global supply chains as the coronavirus pandemic continues, the latest Foodservice Price Index from CGA and Prestige Purchasing has indicated.
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NewsUKH and CPL launch online training platform
UK Hospitality has launched an online training platform in partnership with CPL Learning to provide access to learning, wellbeing and personal development resources to furloughed employees.
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NewsTRG raises £57m in share placing
The Restaurant Group has raised £57 million following the succes
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NewsSelby: ‘Nine-month rent-free period is imperative’
Wahaca CEO Mark Selby has told MCA that without a nine-month rent and interest moratorium on commercial property, many operators will be unable to start up again when lockdown comes to an end.
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NewsMcDonald’s pulls guidance following significant sales dip
McDonald’s has pulled both its FY20 and long-term guidance following a significant March sales decline across its markets.
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NewsGovernment urges local authorities to take ‘considered and pragmatic’ approach to licensees
Licencing authorities should take a more flexible approach when ensuring licensing objectives are safeguarded during the coronavirus pandemic, the government has told local councils.
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NewsVeeno to donate 10% of profits to NHS
Italian wine bar concept Veeno will donate 10% of all profits from its online store to the NHS until the coronavirus pandemic subsides, Rodrigue Trouillet, company director, has told MCA.
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NewsPaul UK launches grocery delivery service
Paul UK has launched a grocery delivery service out of its central bakery in Acton to support the demand for essentials during lockd
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NewsThe Conversation: with Street Feast CEO Jonathan Downey
In the latest edition of MCA’s new virtual event, The Conversation, former corporate lawyer and current Street Feast CEO Jonathan Downey discuss the impact of coronavirus on our sector, what’s been achieved, and what we are looking for next.
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NewsGoogle Maps highlights delivery and takeaway sites
Google has made changes to its Maps app to highlight the restaurants still open for takeaway and delivery during the coronavirus lockdown.
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NewsBacardi launches cocktail delivery platform
In partnership with Deliveroo Editions, Bacardi is to launch a ‘virtual bar’ platform which will enable bars to deliver cocktails to consumers in London and Manchester.
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NewsHonest, Creams and The Antonio Carluccio Foundation launch support schemes
Honest Burgers and Creams are the latest operators to launch NHS and community support initiatives in response to the coronavirus pandemic, whilst industry charity The Antonio Carluccio Foundation has extended its funding.
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NewsAdnams reduces workforce by 90%
Suffolk-based pubco and retailer Adnams has reduced staff to 10% of its normal levels to cut costs throughout the coronavirus pandemic.