All news articles – Page 367
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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.
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NewsHawksmoor welcomes business bookings
Steak restaurant chain Hawksmoor has confirmed it will welcome business lunches in its tier 2 and 3 sites.
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NewsDeliveroo appoints UK business chief from Amazon
Deliveroo has appointed Carlo Mocci, formerly of Amazon, as chief business officer for the UK and Ireland.
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NewsKFC to create 5,400 jobs
KFC UK and Ireland has announced plans to create a further 5,400 jobs following a surge in takeaway demand through the coronavirus crisis, Sky News reports.
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NewsCosta franchise eyes expansion
A Costa Coffee franchise based in the North of England has announced plans to expand after securing a substantial financing facility from HSBC.
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NewsScottish trade bodies launch legal action against government-imposed restrictions
Five of Scotland’s hospitality industry bodies have launched a legal process against the government-imposed restrictions placed on the licensed trade.
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NewsChancellor announces additional tier 2 support
Businesses affected by the tier 2 level restrictions will be legible for direct cash grants and an extension of support under the government’s Short Time Work Scheme, chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced.
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NewsOttolenghi begs to be shut down
Chef and restaurateur Yotam Ottolenghi has said the tier 2 restrictions imposed on London have seen year-on-year takings at his six London restaurants fall by between 80% and 90%.
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NewsBababoom appoints interim MD
Graham Ford, formerly of Carluccio’s and Bill’s, has joined Bababoom as interim MD, MCA understands.
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NewsJudicial review launched into Manchester tier 3
Sacha Lord, the night time economy adviser for Greater Manchester, has commenced a Judicial Review into the legality of implementing emergency restrictions on the region’s hospitality sector without scientific evidence.
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NewsRare Restaurants the latest to accept business lunches
Gaucho and M Restaurants are now accepting business lunches, dinners, private dining and breakfast, CEO Martin Williams has confirmed.
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NewsNew support for tier 2 businesses
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to announce new financial support for hospitality businesses in areas tier 2 coronavirus restrictions, including London and Birmingham.
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NewsScottish shutdown extended as it heads for tiered system
The closure of pubs, bars and restaurants in Scotland’s central belt will be extended for a further week whilst leaders work on a tiered system for the country.