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Michael Gove told LBC radio this week that it was “going to be more difficult” for pubs, restaurants, and bars to reopen as lockdown restrictions are gradually eased by the Government. The Cabinet Minister told LBC’s Nick Ferrari that there are plans for hospitality businesses to reopen, but social distancing guidelines will be in place […]
UK Hospitality has called on the Government to “invest in a fair and timely return for hospitality this summer, for the benefit of local communities, peoples’ jobs, national wellbeing and the British economy.” That is the central message of a new campaign launched on May 20 by trade designed to highlight that businesses are “ready […]
Just a third of restaurant operators expect to reopen their full portfolios after lockdown, according to a report by the Business Confidence Survey. The number of venues looks set to fall, despite government support and inventive business strategies during the closure period. Around a third (35 per cent) of businesses said they will eventually reopen […]
The country’s restaurants are closing en masse due to the coronavirus outbreak, with successful London groups, high street chains, and scores of independents calling time. It has left the hospitality industry with an uncertain future. While the Government has promised a £330 billion rescue package, with low interest loans, few businesses feel safe boring against […]
Hundreds of restaurants are turning to Crowdfunder to stay afloat during this crisis and stories of resilience, community solidarity and also hardship are coming to light. In reaction to the situation, Crowdfunder has launched a ‘Pay it Forward’ tool to help businesses to secure money from customers now to keep them afloat and paying staff, […]
The hospitality industry is calling on the government to do more to help as footfall slides amid the coronavirus outbreak. Some city centre restaurants and pubs have reported a 50 per cent drop in customers as an increasing number of people work from home. In his budget on Wednesday Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a 12-month […]
Hospitality professionals have criticised new government plans to implement a points based immigration system, which could leave UK restaurants even more short staffed. After Brexit, the UK’s new model will encourage employers to move away from “cheap labour” from Europe and will push businesses to hire people on higher salaries and with high level qualifications. […]
The World Cup kicked off today. You might not be all that interested in the opening match… Russia and Saudi Arabia are hardly the most riveting of sides. Then again, it’s the World Cup, and the excitement is palpable. We’ve waited four years for Russia 2018 to finally arrive. So, yes, we need snacks, beers, […]
Taste of London has returned to Regent’s Park in celebration of London’s dynamic food scene. The event runs until June 17 and features restaurants such as Ikoyi, Sartoria, Cinnamon Bazaar, The Modern Pantry, Barrafina, Bar Douro, Bao, and so, so many more. The biannual food festival takes place every June and November and aims to […]
Jay Rayner in The Observer, 27 May 2018 reviewed Alchemilla, Glasgow “The focaccia at Alchemilla is light but springy… so satisfying, such a profound pleasure, that I had to use every last ounce of my insipid willpower to decline seconds.” “Argyle Street is cool “The food… is a thoughtful mix of great ideas and ingredients […]
