Gusto 'secures its future' after CVA approved
Italian restaurant chain Gusto has completed a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) that will save more than 600 jobs but also see four sites closed permanently.
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Moving last orders to 9-9.30pm could be calling time on thousands of hospitality businesses
When Rishi Sunak announced in July the Eat Out to Help Out initiative I, like a number of people in the industry, viewed it with an air of scepticism.
Anger, confusion and dismay: sector reacts to curfew rules
The hospitality industry has reacted with a mixture of anger, confusion and dismay to the curfew that comes into effect tomorrow (Thursday 24 September) alongside other restrictions intended to slow the spread of Coronavirus.
Sourced Market makes regional debut
Healthy deli and dining brand Sourced Market has opened its first regional site at Leeds Skelton Lake Services, the new M1 service station from Extra MSA Group.
Contemporary Japanese restaurant Bisushima plans Winter opening
Modern Japanese restaurant Bisushima is to launch later this year on the sixth floor of the newly refurbished Page8 hotel in London's Covent Garden.
How I Got Here: Hubert Beatson-Hird
Restaurateur Hubert Beatson-Hird is owner director of the Lunar Pub Company, which he founded with chef Oliver Marlowe.
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Sunak considers wage subsidy to replace Job Retention Scheme
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is understood to be drawing up plans for a new wage subsidy programme to replace the Coronavirus Jobs Retention Scheme (JRS) next month.