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NewsOperators continue to offer support to NHS and the vulnerable
As Leon continues to add additional layers to its community support campaign, London-based operators Labtech London, Farmer J and Crosstown Doughnuts have also announced new initiatives to support communities throughout the city.
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NewsBarclaycard extends contactless limit to £45
Barclaycard is extending its contactless limit to £45 from 1 April 2020 as the UK enters lockdown.
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NewsTfL follows Network Rail and cancels first quarter rents
Transport for London (TfL) has cancelled rent payments for small and medium-sized businesses on its estate from 25 March to 23 June.
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NewsClarity over eligibility for corporate finance scheme
Hospitality business which do not have a credit rating should not be discouraged from applying for the Covid-19 Corporate Financing Facility, the Bank of England has confirmed.
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NewsDeliveroo partners with M&S for food delivery
Deliveroo has announced a new partnership with BP and Marks & Spencer Food as UK lockdown commences.
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NewsCommercial tenants protected from eviction
Commercial tenants who cannot pay their rent because of coronavirus will be protected from eviction, the government has announced.
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NewsSupport needed for ‘vital’ takeaway and delivery services during lockdown
Restaurants and cafes will continue to be able to offer food delivery and takeaway under exemptions to the UK lockdown, the government has said.
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NewsUK enters lockdown
The PM has put the UK on lockdown for a minimum of three weeks. “People will only be allowed to leave their home for shopping, for basic necessities as infrequently as possible, one form of exercise a day, any medical need, to provide care or help a vulnerable person, and travelling to and from work only where it’s absolutely necessary,” he said.
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NewsWhy are big brands abandoning takeaway and delivery?
Takeaway and delivery last week emerged as a possible silver lining to the biblical storm clouds posing an existential threat to the restaurant and bar industry.
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NewsThree-month protection for commercial tenants
The Chancellor is expected to announce protection from forfeiture for commercial property tenants, in a key win for hospitality campaigners.
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NewsGreggs slashes outgoings
Greggs is completely shutting its entire estate in order to protect its people and customers, it has announced.
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NewsSubway, Tortilla, Pure and Wahaca to shut down entirely
Subway and Tortilla will close all of their restaurants for delivery, takeaway and collection today.
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NewsBrewdog to deliver school lunches free
In response to the increasing self-isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, various operators and suppliers from across the hospitality industry have launched community support initiatives to alleviate pressure on health workers and assist the most vulnerable.
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NewsHarri launches free recruitment portal
As operators were forced to close their sites following Friday’s Government instruction, hospitality solutions companies Harri Hospitality and Access Hospitality have launched new services to help the industry adapt to the restrictions.
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NewsChestnut launches community initiatives
Chestnut Group has announced a range of upcoming initiatives to support its East-Anglian community during the temporary closure period. In line with Government instruction, the 11-strong restaurant and bar group ceased operations in its sites as of Friday (20 March) but has since announced a list of new services that ...
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NewsHawthorn Leisure parent company “well prepared” for pub closures
Hawthorn Leisure parent company New River has said it is “well prepared” to deal with the prospect of a prolonged loss of income from its pub portfolio.
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NewsSt Austell – ‘Government support will enable us to secure hundreds of jobs’
Responding to Friday’s Government announcement detailing its Employee Retention Scheme, Kevin Georgel, St Austell Brewery CEO, has said it “came as both a huge relief and an enormous reassurance to the industry.”
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NewsFulham Shore confident it will thrive again on return
Franco Manca and Real Greek operator Fulham Shore is confident it will thrive once the market returns to normal.
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NewsJobs retention scheme hailed as ‘lifesaver’
The Coronavirus Jobs Retention Scheme has been hailed as an “extraordinary measure” by the government to keep millions of hospitality staff on the payroll – though it was warned it could be rendered meaningless if a forfeiture moratorium is not achieved this week.
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NewsFuller’s in a ’strong financial position’ to weather crisis
Fuller’s is in a “strong financial position”, with an excellent relationship with its banks, a healthy balance sheet and significant liquidity headroom.