Ottolenghi delis in Notting Hill and Islington to reopen
Ottolenghi is to reopen two of its London-based delis for both takeaway and delivery this week, as well as relaunch its online shop.
Archives for May 19, 2020
Going nuts for quality
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Top chefs to take part in online banquet to raise money for charity Chefs in Schools
Angela Hartnett, Yotam Ottolenghi, Jeremy Lee and Thomasina Miers will lead a virtual cookalong banquet to raise money for Chefs in Schools.
MPs throw support behind inclusion of tronc in JRS
MPs from both sides of the House have pledged to support to a campaign asking Chancellor Rishi Sunak to include tronc payments in the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (JRS).
Honest Burgers reopens for delivery nationwide
Following a successful trial, Honest Burgers is planning to re-open the majority of its 38-strong estate for delivery within the next two weeks.
Compass seeks £2bn to "weather" Coronavirus crisis
Catering firm Compass Group has launched a £2bn share offer this morning (19 May), as it seeks to raise extra cash to help it “weather” the Coronavirus crisis.
Government expands CLBILs maximum loan size to £200m
The Government has increased the maximum loan size available through the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILs) from £50m to £200m.
Just Eat-Takeaway raises doubts over Deliveroo's CMA evidence
Just Eat-Takeaway (JETA) has urged the Competitions and Market Authority (CMA) to reconsider its provisional approval of the Amazon and Deliveroo deal as it raises “doubts over the credibility of the exiting firm scenario put forward by Deliveroo.”
Government's proposed immigration bill receives initial backing from MPs
The Government’s proposed points-based immigration bill, which could make it impossible for hospitality businesses to secure EU migrants for entry-level positions, has been given initial approval by MPs.
Boparan poised to acquire Carluccio’s
Giraffe and Ed’s Easy Diner owner Boparan on the verge of acquiring Carluccio’s in a deal that will save roughly 900 jobs.
Government should consider 'much more practical' one-metre distancing for restaurants and pubs
The Government should consider halving its social distancing rule to one metre to ensure hospitality businesses have the best chance of survival once lockdown is lifted, according to pub and bar company BrewDog.