Coronavirus: the positive hospitality industry moves
A regular round-up of the positive action the world of hospitality is taking in a difficult time.
Archives for March 24, 2020
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Pubs can still operate food and drinks takeaway and delivery services
Pubs will still be able to offer food and drinks (including alcohol, subject to licensing conditions) delivery and takeaways while closed to the public, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has confirmed to The Morning...
Leon pledges to keep sites open to serve essential workers
Healthy fast food chain Leon will continue to keep its sites open to customers where NHS teams and other essential workers still rely on its services, it has said.
JD Wetherspoon ‘cannot commit to paying staff’ while pubs are shut
JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has been criticised for saying it will defer payment of staff wages to a Government scheme that is not expected to start for weeks, with the pub company arguing its communication to employees has been misinterpreted.
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Supermarkets look to hospitality in major recruitment drive
UK supermarkets are looking to hire thousands of extra staff through a Feed The Nation recruitment drive.
How to approach property and insurance during the Coronavirus crisis
Though the lease forfeiture moratorium is a huge help to the sector, it's not a silver bullet. Operators will need to work closely with landlords to navigate the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Expert Advice: Ted Schama on overcoming property challenges
The property industry veteran on how to deal with landlords and what the Coronavirus means for the restaurant property market.
Deliveroo diversifies to offer more household items
Deliveroo is partnering with BP and Marks & Spencer as it looks to diversify its offering to customers during the ongoing Coronavirus crisis.
Eat announces permanent closure of UK business (updated)
High street sandwich chain Eat has permanently closed its doors in the UK after 24 years.
Future of restaurant delivery and takeout uncertain following lockdown order
The Government’s complete lockdown of the UK has raised further questions about the viability of restaurant takeout and delivery during the Coronavirus crisis.