More than 300,000 jobs across the hospitality and tourism sectors could be lost if the VAT rate reverts back to 20% in April 2021, trade bodies have warned.
Scotland is to tighten restrictions on takeaway and click and collect services as part of a series of tougher lockdown measures set to come into force this weekend.
Hospitality businesses in England could be banned from offering takeaway and click-and-collect services under tougher lockdown proposals being considered by ministers.
Borough Market in London has become the first outdoor space in the UK to legally enforce the wearing of face masks in a bid to help curb the spread of Coronavirus.
The Supreme Court will deliver its judgement on the landmark test case brought by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) against leading insurers over business interruption payouts this week.
Deliveroo will expand to around 100 new towns and cities across the UK this year and extend its reach in the more than 150 locations in which it currently operates.
A cross-party group of MPs voiced their support for the creation of a Minister of Hospitality during a Westminster Hall debate yesterday afternoon (11 January).
The newly formed All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the night-time economy has launched an inquiry into the devastating impact of Covid-19 on British nightlife.
The parent company of TGI Fridays UK business is planning to put the bar and restaurant chain up for sale this year as it looks to wind down its portfolio.
D&D London chairman and CEO Des Gunewardena has written to the Chancellor ahead of today’s (11 January) parliamentary debate on support for the hospitality sector asking the Government to properly compensate businesses forced to closed by the Coronavirus.
Hospitality venues in England may be forced to remain closed for five months, with the early May bank holiday being touted as a 'realistic' reopening date.
We round-up some of this week's main hospitality news stories including the sad death of Albert Roux; operators offering up sites as vaccine hubs; and the Chancellor's latest funding package.
Top French chef Cyril Lignac intends to make his London debut this spring with the launch of Bar des Prés within the site that was once home to Indian Accent on Mayfair’s Albemarle Street.
US restaurant staff in Washington DC will begin receiving the Covid-19 vaccine in February after the nation's health protection agency recommended foodservice workers be prioritised as 'other essential workers'.
Pub group Star Pubs & Bars is to continue to offer all its pubs on core leased and tenanted agreements a 90% rent reduction during the weeks in which hospitality businesses are required to close due to lockdown in England, Scotland and Wales.
This month's selection of new drinks products includes a limited edition tawny port, CBD-infused mixers and a Ukrainian vodka that's to be paired with pickles.
The Scottish Hospitality Group (SHG) says its members are facing 'the worst start to a year ever' with investment and employment prospects expected to remain in doubt throughout 2021.
UK nightlife operator Deltic was bought out of administration by Scandinavian nightclub group Rekom last month for £10m, accounts from administrator BDO reveal.
Harvester and All Bar One operator Mitchells & Butlers is exploring an equity capital raise to increase its 'financial and operational flexibility' in the face of significant lockdown cash burn.
Trade body UKHospitality has called on its members to write to their MPs ahead of a Westminster Hall debate on Government support for hospitality due to take place next week.
Hospitality venues in England could remain closed until at least the end of March, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson telling MPs the Government will be 'extremely cautious' about lifting restrictions.
Oakman Inns chief executive Dermot King (pictured centre) says the pub group will forego the Chancellor’s latest lockdown grant of up to £250,000 if he allows National Health Trusts to use its venues as vaccination centres.
Trade body UKHospitality Cymru has called for Welsh Government to use new funding provided by the Treasury to support the sector and help spark an economic revival.
McDonald's is to suspend offering walk-in takeaway from its branches in the UK and Ireland in order to allow the chain time to review and reassess its safety procedures.
This month's selection of product news stories includes Kold Sauce, a chamber vacuum packing machine designed with flavour infusion in mind and Gelcard, a credit card-thin hand sanitiser.
