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NewsPublic remain cautious about mass events
Half of consumers (50%) would feel uncomfortable going to a nightclub in the next few weeks, according to a new poll by YouGov.
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NewsNightclubs reopen as ‘freedom day’ dawns
Clubbers have returned to the bars and dancefloors of nightclubs as England reached its long-awaited ‘freedom day’ today (19 July).
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NewsHawksmoor considering IPO
Hawksmoor is considering launching an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange as it looks to capitalise on growth opportunities post-Covid, The Times has reported.
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NewsStonegate files £845m lawsuit against insurers
Stonegate Group has filed a £845m lawsuit against its insurers: MS Amlin, Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe and Zurich, in the latest sector dispute over business interruption policies.
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NewsPM reluctant to impose food taxes
The Prime Minister has made clear his reluctance to impose a £3bn salt and sugar tax on salt sold for use in processed foods or in restaurants and catering businesses.
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NewsPavement licences extended for further year
The government has announced it will be extending its streamlined pavement licensing system for a further year in England, and intends to make it permanent, as part of plans to bolster the recovery of the hospitality sector.
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NewsNathan’s to revive UK expansion plans
US hot dog giant Nathan’s Famous has announced plans to expand the business in Europe, including a refreshed growth drive in the UK.
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NewsSoho House makes lacklustre IPO debut
Soho House saw its share dip almost 10% after its debut on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday (15 July).
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NewsCovid passports would create chaos, industry has warned
The hospitality sector would be unable to cope with the introduction of Covid passports as it lacks the technology to scan the QR codes, it has been reported.
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NewsScully launches new Hospitality Strategy
Business minister Paul Scully has launched a new strategy aimed at ensuring the UK’s pubs, bars, restaurants and other hospitality venues can thrive long-term and adapt to consumer demands.
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NewsJust Eat grows UK volumes
Just Eat Takeaway.com’s focus on the “historically under-invested” Just Eat UK markets have driven growth and won online share, the company has reported.
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NewsHospitality needs sustained support in order to lead the recovery
The latest Future Shock report from CGA and UKHospitality highlights the pandemic’s impact on the sector and analyses the recovery since April’s reopening. A majority of business leaders now feel optimistic about market prospects for the next 12 months, while consumers are increasingly confident about going out.
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NewsTortilla: ‘We are all going to be flying a bit differently’
The hospitality industry is about to enter “a very big grey area” and until the government gives greater clarity on what it wants the industry to do with regards to issues like the wearing of face masks, “we are all going to be flying a little bit differently”, according to Tortilla MD Richard Morris.
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NewsDimbleby: ‘Education and willpower are not enough’
Henry Dimbelby has called for a radical rethink of the British diet and food system, which includes sugar and salt reformulation taxes, as well as mandatory reporting of food and drink sales for large restaurant companies.
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NewsOfficial guidance puts a dampener on freedom day
The unlocking of restrictions on Monday has been thrown into confusion after government guidance urged hospitality venues to keep existing coronavirus measures.
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NewsScotland to maintain masks and curfew
Hospitality venues in Scotland will still be restricted to a midnight curfew, and other modified restrictions, despite the country moving to level zero on 19 July.
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NewsSSP group CEO to step down
Simon Smith is to step down from his role of group chief executive officer of SSP. He is expected to leave the group at the end of the year in order to take up a new opportunity at a private equity backed business.
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NewsBritish Land to shelve rent concessions
British Land has decided to halt rent concessions for its tenants following an uplift in trading across its properties and the extension of the rent moratorium until March 2022.
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NewsBrewDog to reveal culture review findings by end of 2021
BrewDog has said it hopes to share high-level findings of its internal culture review before the end of the year.
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NewsRobin Rowland: ‘Wet-led businesses to benefit most from July 19’
Robin Rowland was a guest panelist on this week’s edition of The Conversation. He predicted a gradual return of consumer confidence within indoor environments, stating that wet-led businesses were more likely to benefit from the final stage of easing Covid restrictions.