Eight insurance firms including Hiscox and QBE will go to court next month to decide whether their business interruption policies should pay out on claims related to the Coronavirus pandemic.
A law firm is looking to launch group actions on behalf of hospitality businesses who have had their Business Interruption claims as a result of Coronavirys declined by insurers.
PizzaExpress is reportedly planning to launch a pasta delivery service in a bid to try and mitigate some of the losses caused by the Coronavirus crisis.
Pret A Manger has called in consultants to advise on aspects of a 'comprehensive transformation plan' for the business, as it works to recover following the Coronavirus lockdown.
The Government is working with businesses and trade associations to publish a code of practice that will 'provide clarity and reassurance' to both commercial tenants and landlords over rent payments.
Regional leaders have called on Government to allow the West Midlands to become a national testbed for an early reopening of the tourism, hospitality and cultural sector.
The future of iconic Soho establishment the French House, which is home to one of the UK's best restaurants, is "guaranteed until February" following a rent reprieve and successful fundraiser.
Big Mamma co-founder Victor Lugger says he is appalled at how the UK Government has managed the crisis within the hospitality sector caused by the Coronavirus pandemic.
Following the Government’s recent announcement on the further easing of Coronavirus lockdown measures, Camden Market owner LabTech has set out its plans to reopen the market next Monday (1 June).
French restaurant group Big Mamma may row back on its UK expansion plans, saying the Government’s poor track record during the Coronavirus crisis has led to greater uncertainty over how it will handle Brexit.
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA), British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) and UKHospitality have called on the Chancellor to extend the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (JRS) to October, and increase its flexibility for the pub and hospitality...
Trade body UKHospitality has warned that additional business support from the Scottish Government does not go far enough and will result in business failures and lost jobs.
The Cheese Bar and The Cheese Truck founder Matthew Carver has launched a crowdfund campaign to help purchase and redistribute dairy products that would otherwise end up going to waste.
Industry charity Hospitality Action is calling all cyclists, joggers, runners and walkers regardless of age or ability to collectively cycle, jog, run or walk the length of the entire UK coastline.
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, is to announce more details regarding the phasing out of the Government's Coronavirus Jobs Retention Scheme (JRS) later this week.
Reduced menus, shorter customer dwell time, increased demand for hygiene and a significant step towards cashless payments and pay-at-table ordering will be some of the outcomes of the Coronavirus pandemic, according to two key players in the casual dining...
Artisan bakery chain Gail’s is to push forward with expansion plans in spite of the ongoing Coronavirus lockdown, with a new site in Windsor set to open this week.
The Michelin Guide has created a barometer to track the reopening of Michelin-starred restaurants around the world that have had to close as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Keeping the brand alive is a test facing operators across the sector right now. But for some, using dark kitchens to maintain and even expand operations, could hold the key
PizzaExpress could reportedly be forced to close a portion of its UK estate as a result of the growing financial pressures caused by the Coronavirus crisis.
Market Halls is partnering with London-based food waste charity The Felix Project to host a digital, three-day fundraising event over the bank holiday weekend.
Foodservice operators should expect a "prolonged spell" of instability in food prices as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, according to the latest CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index.
The Scottish Government will "no longer discourage" takeaway and drive-thru food outlets from reopening, but restaurants will have to remain closed for the time being under the First Minister's plans for easing lockdown.
The Hospitality Insurance Group Action (HIGA) has announced it is preparing to launch a group claim against insurers Aviva and QBE over unpaid business interruption policies.
UKHospitality has released draft guidance for pubs and restaurants preparing to reopen that recommends removing salt and pepper shakers from tables and banning customers from sitting or drinking at bars.
The Government has introduced new insolvency legislation to help prevent struggling companies having to file for bankruptcy because of economic problems caused by the Coronavirus crisis.
The Government's Housing and Local Government Minister Robert Jenrick says he is considering a ‘blanket permission’ for hospitality businesses to turn public spaces and streets into al fresco dining areas.
