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More than 100 industry leaders from across the hospitality sector have written to the Government demanding urgent support to stimulate the revival of the sector following the Coronavirus crisis.
Oklava and Hill & Szrok have separately announced they will be no longer add a 12.5% service charge to bills, and will instead be incorporating the cost into menu prices.
MasterChef winner Simon Wood is joining forces with The Manchester College for a virtual hospitality industry taster event this month.
Nestlé Professional’s hospitality competition for students will run as a digital event this year following its postponement in March due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Chef Angelo Sato, who has previously cooked at a number of restaurants in New York and Tokyo, now operates grab-and-go sushi concept Omoide in London's Bermondsey.
The treasury is considering a proposal to give all adults £500 and children £250 in vouchers to spend in the sectors of the economy worst hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Three operators on their plans to ensure the safety of their customers and teams as they re-open their doors for eat-in customers.
Pret A Manger has confirmed it is to close 30 of its UK sites as part of its plans to restructure the business.
Chef restaurateur Mark Hix has announced he is to open a new restaurant on the site that was formerly HIX Oyster & Fish House in Lyme Regis.
Pret A Manger boss Pano Christou is expected to announce as many as 45 closures to the sandwich chain's c.450-strong UK estate, putting up to 800 jobs at risk.
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