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NewsJohnson confirms tighter tiering and enhanced hospitality restrictions
The restrictions on hospitality in tiers 2 and 3 are to be increased on 3 December and more areas are likely to exit lockdown into the higher alert levels, the Prime Minister has announced. Speaking via video link to the Commons today, Johnson confirmed that lockdown restrictions will be lifted on 2 December and will not be renewed, but the country will enter a tightened regional tiered approach. As has been speculated over the weekend, pubs and bars in tier 2 areas will be required to close unless operating as restaurants – serving alcohol with a ‘substantial meal’ – and in tier 3, all hospitality businesses will be closed with the exception of takeaway, drive-through and delivery. One marginal positive for businesses in tiers 1 and 2 is a revision of the 10pm curfew, which will be extended until 11pm – with last orders now at 10pm rather than complete closure.
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NewsCaring warns of ‘atomic bomb’ of unemployment
Richard Caring has urged the government to abandon blanket coronavirus restrictions or face “an atomic bomb” of unemployment in January.
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NewsNight-time sector in appeal for urgent help
Nightclub operators will meet the Business Secretary this week in an attempt to secure a potential lifeline for the sector.
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NewsJobs bonus removal leaves £2.1bn black hole
UKHospitality has written to the chancellor of the exchequer Rishi Sunak warning that additional financial support is absolutely vital to ensure hospitality businesses survive a bleak winter and be in a position to help power economic growth next year.
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NewsPubs and restaurants face tougher restrictions
Pubs and restaurants face tougher restrictions under the new tier system set to be announced by Boris Johnson today.
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News10pm curfew to be relaxed
Chancellor Rishi Sunak suggested the 10pm curfew on pubs and restaurants will be lifted after lockdown, but warned that areas should prepare for tougher local restrictions.
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NewsReal Eating Co debuts in London
The Real Eating Company has secured its debut site in London, on the former Eat site on 82 Kings Road, Chelsea.
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NewsCamden Town undergoes restructure
Camden Town Brewery is being restructured and full integrated into parent company AB InBev.
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NewsOne third fear permanent closure in months
More than a third of restaurants and hotels fear that they might have to shut permanently within the next three months, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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NewsHospitality Leaders Poll: 'Predicting the future is tough’
Less than 10% of operators are “very confident” they will reopen on 3 December, according to the latest Hospitality Leaders Poll carried out by Lumina Intelligence for MCA, the Morning Advertiser and Big Hospitality. A further 15% were “not sure at all”, though 33% are “fairly sure” they will reopen once the restrictions are lifted. Meanwhile the industry is split over the future, with 32% thinking they will go bust if existing lockdown measures continue into Spring. While 38% are unsure, just 30% are confident they will survive as a business should things continue as they currently are.
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NewsDeltic warns landlords of collapse without sale
Nightclub operator Deltic has warned landlords that it faces collapse unless a sale is agreed imminently, Sky News reports.
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NewsDishoom launch vegan at-home kit
Indian restaurant concept Dishoom has expanded its at-home range with the addition of a vegan sausage naan roll kit. The business launched its first at-home offer – the bacon naan roll kit – during the March lockdown, but following calls from plant-based consumers has created a second kit for its online store. The vegan sausage naan roll kit will include ingredients for two rolls with masala chai, alongside cooking instructions, for £16 including delivery.
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NewsCineworld considers CVA
Cineworld, the world’s second largest cinema chain, is considering a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) as part of a wider restructuring process to secure its future.
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NewsThe Breakfast Club founder: ‘I’m not good enough for us right now’
The Breakfast Club is recruiting a new managing director to take the business up to 30 sites.
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NewsBritish Land counts cost of CVAs and administrations
The pandemic has wiped almost £1bn off commercial landlord British Land’s portfolio, with retail worst affected due to administrations and CVAs.
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NewsSt Austell adds to board of directors
St Austell Brewery has appointed Andrew Turner, who is managing director of beer & brands, to its Board of Directors.
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NewsBrewdog ad caused ‘serious and widespread offence’
A Brewdog billboard ad which states “F**k You CO2” has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority.
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NewsJollibee launches third UK site ahead of 2021 expansion drive
Jollibee, the Filipino fast food chain, is to open its third UK site this week in Leicester.
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NewsHMRC asks operators to check EOHO claims
HMRC is beginning to write to selected Eat Out to Help Out (EOHO) claimants to ask them to check their claims under the scheme.
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NewsSelfridges swaps Hemsley + Hemsley for new concept Hive
London’s Selfridges is set to launch a honey-themed restaurant concept, Hive, next month. Due to open in early December, the concept will replace Hemsley + Hemsley on the building’s third floor and will serve a menu focused around the brand’s on-site-produced honey. Alongside its all-day menu, the restaurant will offer a range of honey and cheese pairings and a cheese and honey afternoon tea experience.