Greene King offers tenants 90% rent reduction
Pubco and brewer Greene King has announced it is giving a 90% rent reduction to all tied pubs, in its latest wave of financial support.
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The Lowdown: The Summer Holidays
Domestic holidays could be permitted as early as July as part of the Government's ambitious plans to jump start the tourism sector.
Restaurants in Scotland to remain closed, as First Minister sets out plan to ease lockdown
The Scottish Government will "no longer discourage" takeaway and drive-thru food outlets from reopening, but restaurants will have to remain closed for the time being under the First Minister's plans for easing lockdown.
Insurance action group prepares to challenge Aviva and QBE over business interruption policies
The Hospitality Insurance Group Action (HIGA) has announced it is preparing to launch a group claim against insurers Aviva and QBE over unpaid business interruption policies.
UKHospitality releases guidelines to help pubs and restaurants reopen safely
UKHospitality has released draft guidance for pubs and restaurants preparing to reopen that recommends removing salt and pepper shakers from tables and banning customers from sitting or drinking at bars.
Danny Meyer expects his dining rooms to remain closed until Coronavirus vaccine is found
New York-based restaurateur Danny Meyer has said he doesn't expect to reopen the dining rooms of his restaurants until there is a Coronavirus vaccine.
Consumers could spend £3.8bn in hospitality in the first week of re-opening, says poll
Consumers could spend £3.8bn in hospitality in the first week of re-opening, according to a new poll.
Tommy Banks to change format of York restaurant Roots post lockdown
Tommy Banks says he will change the format of his sharing plates restaurant Roots in York when it finally reopens because of concerns over the Coronavirus.