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The government has announced that the business rates holiday is to be extended to all businesses in the retail, leisure and hospitality sector for the next 12 months, to help those struggling with the ongoing Coronavirus.
A round-up of the positive action the world of hospitality is taking in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic
Mexican-Californian inspired street food operator Club Mexicana has announced that its first restaurant will open at the end of May.
Hospitality industry charity Only A Pavement Away, which supports the homeless, ex-offenders, and vulnerable veterans with jobs in hospitality, has committed funding to ensure its members don’t fall back into destitution in light of growing concerns over...
Over 60,000 people have signed a petition calling on the Government to offer guaranteed support to the hospitality industry as Coronavirus continues to hit businesses.
Sustainable-minded street food project StreetCube has declared itself an ‘official emergency food solution’ for people in the Wandsworth area.
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Restaurant operators are unlikely to be covered by insurance if there was an official government lockdown on bars and restaurants because COVID-19 will not be included in many businesses’ insurance policies.
The restaurant industry has reacted with a mix of anger, confusion and dismay at the Government’s advice that people stay away from pubs and restaurants as containment of the Coronavirus picks up pace.
Restaurant operators need to start asking themselves how they will be able to keep their staff employed while being closed for five to six weeks, according to the co-founder of Big Mamma Group.