PM tells businesses to "stick by staff" ahead of support package for workers
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told businesses to “think carefully” before laying off staff ahead of the announcement of a support package for workers today (20 March).
Archives for March 19, 2020
Coronavirus: the positive hospitality industry moves
A regular round-up of the positive action the world of hospitality is taking in a difficult time.
Co-op creates 5,000 jobs for laid-off hospitality workers
The Co-op is to create 5,000 store-based jobs in a bid to provide temporary employment for hospitality workers who have been laid-off during the Coronavirus outbreak.
The Lowdown: the return of Great British Menu
One of TV’s longest-running chef competitions is back on BBC Two for its 15th series
YO! Sushi temporarily closes 54 restaurants, but 16 remain open
YO! Sushi is temporarily closing 54 of its restaurants but a further 16 will remain open as part of its measures in light of the Coronavirus epidemic and to try safeguard the future of the brand and the livelihoods of it staff.
Businesses launching crowdfund campaigns to aid survival and support staff
Hospitality businesses have begun launching crowdfund campaigns to support people in their communities as well as their own staff and to help them stay afloat during the Coronavirus crisis.
Kari the day: the rise of Sri Lankan cuisine
With Hoppers opening its biggest site to date in London’s King’s Cross last month, and two Sri Lankan restaurants recently launching in Soho, the lesser known subcontinental cuisine has moved into prime London territory.
Gary Neville to tackle Coronavirus by opening hotels to NHS workers
Former Manchester United and England star Gary Neville is to allow health workers to use his hotels free of charge in an effort to help with the Coronavirus crisis.
Hospitality Action launches appeal to support stricken workers
Industry charity Hospitality Action has launched an emergency appeal to support those in the sector affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Hospitality industry calls for lease forfeiture moratorium to protect businesses
Leaders in the restaurant industry are urging the Government to create a six-month lease forfeiture moratorium to prevent landlords from changing locks and taking control of premises for non-payment of rent.
National restaurant groups start to shutter sites in face of pandemic
Major national branded restaurant groups Byron, Pho, Zizzi, ASK Italian and Brasserie Blanc have closed their sites to the public as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.