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NewsNottinghamshire moves into tier 3
Nottinghamshire moves into tier 3 restrictions tomorrow, potentially shutting more than 800 wet-led pubs and bars in the region unless they can operate as restaurants. Nottingham City, Broxtowe, Gedling and Rushcliffe council entered the very high alert level overnight, with the rest of the county to follow after midnight on ...
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NewsUK Hospitality calls for further support in Wales
Hospitality businesses in Wales need further support if they are to survive the winter, UK Hospitality Cymru has warned.
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NewsCrepeAffaire launches Crepe & Roll
CrepeAffaire has created a smaller footprint sister brand, Crepe & Roll, designed for delivery and franchise expansion.
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NewsHeineken reports modest sales growth as on-trade continues to struggle
Heineken has reported UK beer volume returned to modest growth in its third quarter as off-trade sales boosted dips in the on-trade.
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NewsScotland to ease alcohol restrictions
Pubs and restaurants in areas subject to Scotland’s lower three tiers will be able to serve alcohol indoors again from Monday next week, the first minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced.
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NewsTrade bodies call for a freeze in late-night levy payments
Hospitality trade bodies have called on government to freeze late-night levy payments as some late-night businesses have been required to continue payments despite lockdown and curfew restrictions.
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NewsBrewDog hits £7.5m crowdfund target
BrewDog has hit its initial target of £7.5m for its crowdfunding investment programme, Equity for Punks Tomorrow.
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NewsJust Eat cuts commission for independents
Just Eat is offering a package of discounts to independent restaurants hit by the most severe coronavirus restrictions. Operators in Northern Ireland, Wales and the central Scottish belt will get a 25% discount on commission for Just Eat’s courier service. Those regions will also pay no commission on collection orders, ...
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NewsGovernment attempts to narrow business lunch exemption
The government has attempted to narrow the so-called household mixing ‘loophole’ of business lunches, warning restaurants against utilising the exemption to fill tables.
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NewsWhitbread “well placed” to enhance UK market position despite losses
Whitbread has said it is “well placed” to enhance its market leadership position in the UK despite a significant dip in revenue for its H1 trading period.
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NewsHospitality trade bodies propose workable framework ahead of Scottish debate
Trade bodies representing Scotland’s hospitality sector have proposed a workable ‘strategic framework’ for the industry ahead of today’s scheduled debate on the country’s plan for the next six months.
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NewsRevolution launches CVA
Revolution Bars Group has launched a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) to reduce the size of its estate and rental cost base.
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NewsIbérica closes two sites in CVA
Spanish restaurant chain Ibérica has undergone a company voluntary arrangement (CVA), leading to the closure of two restaurants.
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NewsSt Austell to cut 100 jobs
St Austell Brewery has announced it is to cut up to 100 jobs from its workforce.
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NewsWestminster scraps al fresco charge
Westminster City Council has scrapped plans to charge restaurant and bar operators to keep trading outside through the coming months.
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NewsMcDonald’s backs Rashford with 1m meal pledge
McDonald’s has joined Marcus Rashford’s campaign and is offering a million free meals for UK families over the October half term, the company announced on Friday.
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NewsSEV refreshes Bounce, appoints marketing director
Social Entertainment Ventures (SEV) is investing in a refresh of its Bounce table tennis brand and launching new technology to support Wonderball, its digitally enhanced gaming platform.
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NewsSturgeon confirms five-tiered strategy for Scotland
Scotland will enter a five-tier coronavirus alert system next month, with a degree of forced hospitality closure in the top two tiers, first Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced.
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NewsBig Smoke Brew Co backs Rashford campaign
Big Smoke Brew Co, the six strong pub operator and brewer, is backing footballer Marcus Rashford’s free school meals campaign, offering 1000 free meals during half term.
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NewsCaffè Nero considers CVA
Caffè Nero is exploring a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) as it looks to respond to the ongoing impact of the coronavirus crisis, Sky News reports. Last month it was reported the business had hired KPMG to look at negotiating rent cuts, and whilst it is yet to make a final decision about the CVA it is expected in the coming weeks.