Chancellor confirms employers will need to contribute to JRS from August
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has said that employers will have to make contributions towards the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (JRS) from August.
Archives for May 29, 2020
Moor Hall's Mark Birchall: 'help shape our return'
Mark Birchall is asking guests and subscribers to his restaurant’s newsletter to help shape the reopening of his two Michelin-starred Moor Hall.
Estrella Damm to host beer and food pairings webinar
Estrella Damm is offering customers the opportunity to learn more about its beers through a webinar, which launches this week
Friday Five: The week's top news
As the Coronavirus crisis continues to dominate the headlines, we round-up some of the main stories regarding how it has affected the hospitality industry in the past week.
Pret to triple its number of site reopenings
Pret A Manger is to triple its number of store reopenings next week, with a further 204 sites due to reopen on Monday (1 June).
Government to publish code of conduct on commercial rental payments
The Government is working with businesses and trade associations to publish a code of practice that will 'provide clarity and reassurance' to both commercial tenants and landlords over rent payments.
Calls for West Midlands to be test bed for early reopening of hospitality sector
Regional leaders have called on Government to allow the West Midlands to become a national testbed for an early reopening of the tourism, hospitality and cultural sector.
Future of Soho pub the French House "guaranteed until February" thanks to rent relief
The future of iconic Soho establishment the French House, which is home to one of the UK's best restaurants, is "guaranteed until February" following a rent reprieve and successful fundraiser.
Opinion
Comment: Planning for the long journey back
The Coronavirus pandemic has blind-sided everybody. With no restaurant crystal ball, we have to be creative and diversify
Big Mamma: "We are appalled at how the UK Government has handled this crisis"
Big Mamma co-founder Victor Lugger says he is appalled at how the UK Government has managed the crisis within the hospitality sector caused by the Coronavirus pandemic.
LabTech unveils reopening plans for Camden Market
Following the Government’s recent announcement on the further easing of Coronavirus lockdown measures, Camden Market owner LabTech has set out its plans to reopen the market next Monday (1 June).