All news articles – Page 272
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NewsNew Covid measures ‘the final straw’ for Scottish venues
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced new rules would come into force on 27 December, including the reintroduction of table service
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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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News‘Footfall has declined on every West End street’
Italian restaurant operator Caffé Concerto has noticed a 20-30% reduction in footfall following government advice around Omicron
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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
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NewsShepherd Neame to offer new year rent reduction
The family brewer and pub operator has announced it will be introducing a 10% rent reduction for its licensees from 1 January 2022.
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NewsSales dropped 40% last weekend
More than half of hospitality venues saw sales fall by +40% last weekend as consumers deserted pubs and restaurants in the run up to Christmas.
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NewsThird of late-night venues fear new year closure
On average, late night venues have lost around £46k per unit in lost sales and cancellations so far over the festive period, according to a new poll by the Night Time Industries Association.
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NewsInn Collection acquires first site in Wales
The Alchemy-backed operator’s acquisition of the Swallows Falls Hotel brings the total number of purchases for the group this year to seven.
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NewsIndustry needs ‘as early signal as possible’ on support
Speedily delivered grants will be “vital” if hospitality businesses are to survive in the short-term, UKHospitality has claimed.
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NewsGaucho and M seeing strong trading
Parent company Lomo Topco said its 16 Gaucho and three M Restaurants had come through the pandemic in as strong a position as could reasonably be expected
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NewsHall & Woodhouse seeing good property opportunities
The Dorset-based brewers and pub operator is on track to add 10 sites to its portfolio this year as part of its growth strategy.
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NewsLeon plans 50 UK openings for 2022
The healthy fast food brand has more than doubled its original openings target for next year as it looks build its presence on a national scale.
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NewsSunak warned over permanent closures
Hospitality leaders have warned Chancellor Rishi Sunak that he must commit to a package of support for businesses within the next 24 hours or risk the permanent closure of 10,000 sites.
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NewsFuller’s closing 20 London pubs ‘indefinitely’
Chief executive of Fuller’s Simon Emeny told Sky News that sales at its London sites were down between 60%-80%.
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NewsJDW appoints employee directors to board
JD Wetherspoon has appointed four employees to its board in an effort to boost its business by having additional ‘pub experience’ at board at a senior level.
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NewsSunak to meet hospitality leaders over crisis
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is due to meet representatives from the hospitality sector later today (17 December), after mounting cancellations and business closures in the wake of Omicron.
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NewsNightclubs in Wales to close after Boxing Day
Night Time Industries Association’s chief executive Michael Kill says the sector has been placed in an untenable position and has no choice but “to come out fighting”.
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NewsDelivery sales significantly up on 2019 levels
Delivery and takeaway sales for November were up 97% on pre-Covid levels, the latest CGA & Slerp Hospitality at Home Tracker has revealed.