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NewsGovernment passes new regulations despite Tory rebellion
The government faced a 42-strong rebellion from within its own party over the 10pm curfew last night, but still comfortably won the vote.
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NewsSage urges two-week lockdown
Members of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) are urging the government to adopt a two-week “circuit breaker” lockdown over half term to save thousands of lives.
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NewsPubs can avoid closure with ‘substantial meal’
Pubs in tier three lockdown can avoid closure by serving a substantial meal, the regulations show.
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NewsComptoir hoping to emerge stronger
Comptoir has revealed its results for the six months ended 30 June 2020. It said sales at the 24-site chain were down 61.4% to £6.1m while gross profits were down 61% to £4.5m. “There is no hiding from the fact that we are facing unprecedented times across UK hospitality, and with that, market conditions will inevitably continue to be challenging for our business,” said non-exec chairman Richard Kleiner. ”However, I am greatly encouraged by the strength of the Comptoir brand with its excellent quality, healthy food served in the safest possible environment, whilst retaining the genuine feel of family and friendly hospitality that forms the very heart and soul of our offering.
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News'Feeble' employment market demands government support
UK Hospitality has warned that 500,000 jobs are at risk without further support from the government. Yesterday the ONS revealed unemployment hit 4.5%, the highest figure since 2017. “The feeble nature of the employment market is worrying in and of itself, but it masks a much larger worry for the country,” said UK Hospitality CEO Kate Nicholls. “Furlough support is about to end and we are moving onto a Job Support Scheme that will not work for many of our businesses. Our sector is being forced to operate under crippling restrictions, so to pay staff for more than hours worked is an unachievable ask for many venues. Unless support is forthcoming, the outlook is only going to get bleaker.
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NewsSage advice: Curfews have ‘marginal impact’
The government’s own scientific guidance states curfews on the hospitality trade are only likely to have a “marginal impact” in the fight against coronavirus.
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NewsUKH to Gov: ‘Stop the blame game’
The government must “stop the blame game” and work with the hospitality sector, rather than hold it responsible for rising infections, UK Hospitality CEO Kate Nicholls has said.
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NewsLack of support for tier 1 and 2 businesses
Hospitality businesses in tiers 1 and 2 have a lack of support, despite facing restrictions including the 10pm curfew, UK Hospitality has warned.
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NewsNorthern leaders hold against harshest restrictions
Areas in the North West, North East, Yorkshire and Humber could have been placed into the highest tier 3 category, but local council leaders held out against the designation.
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NewsLondon could move into tier 2 this week
London could face new restrictions banning different households from mixing indoors as early as this week, mayor Sadiq Khan has warned.
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NewsM&B launches redundancy process
Mitchells & Butlers has begun a redundancy consultation with a number of staff as it deals with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsPM confirms three-tier plan, Liverpool pubs to close
Boris Johnson has outlined government plans to introduce a three-tiered strategy to deal with local and regional outbreaks.PM
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NewsPubs and restaurants can remain open in North East, Yorkshire and Manchester
Pubs, bars and restaurants will be allowed to remain open in the North East of England under the new restrictions due to be announced by Boris Johnson this afternoon.
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NewsHospitality workforce sees 18% drop year-on-year
The number of people working in hospitality has dropped by 18% compared to September 2019 as the coronavirus crisis continues to have an increasing impact on jobs in the sector, according to Fourth.
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NewsPizza Express to be taken over by bondholders in debt for equity swap
Pizza Express is set to be taken over by its bondholders after a sale process seeking potential buyers failed to find a competitive offer.
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NewsConsumers happy with safety measures
The vast majority of consumers have been satisfied with pub, bar and restaurants’ safety precautions and communications in the three months since lockdown was lifted.
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NewsLegal challenge against Northern restrictions
Manchester night time advisor Sacha Lord has launched legal proceedings against the Government’s impending lockdown of hospitality and entertainment venues across the north of England.
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NewsNew job scheme not enough
The government is facing a backlash over the new job support scheme, which pays two-thirds of workers’ wages affected by coronavirus closures.
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NewsManchester MPs won’t support harshest measures
Manchester MPs have called on the government to avoid closing licensing premises, or risk pushing socialising into private homes.
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NewsPubs to shut as Liverpool faces toughest measures
The government is expected to place Liverpool under tough restrictions today as part of a three-tiered lockdown system.