Coronavirus

The Caterer takes the Coronavirus (COVID-19) very seriously. The epidemic and it's consequences including the steps taken to combat the virus has a serious impact on the hospitality sector. We try to collect all information and do what The Caterer does the best: provide guidance and shine light on ways how we can survive and emerge stronger at the end.

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'Too many' local authorities not paying grants to pubs 'quickly enough'

23 April 2020 by Katherine Price

New research by the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has revealed that there are many parts of the country where pub businesses are yet to receive grant funding from local authorities to help them survive the Covid-19 lockdown.

Loungers raises £8.3m through share placing

23 April 2020 by Katherine Price

Loungers, which operates 167 Lounge and Cosy Club sites, has raised approximately £8.3m through a share placing yesterday.

Loungers latest to look to share placing as it commits to resuming roll-out post-closure

Loungers latest to look to share placing as it commits to resuming roll-out post-closure

22 April 2020 by Katherine Price

Accor ‘taking aggressive measures to adapt’

Accor ‘taking aggressive measures to adapt’

22 April 2020 by Katherine Price

More than two-thirds will not feel comfortable visiting pubs when lockdown lifted

More than two-thirds will not feel comfortable visiting pubs when lockdown lifted

22 April 2020 by Emma Lake

Night Time Industries Association appoints barrister to challenge insurers over Covid-19 claims

Night Time Industries Association appoints barrister to challenge insurers over Covid-19 claims

22 April 2020 by Emma Lake

Hospitality 4 Heroes crowdfund nears £10,000 target

Hospitality 4 Heroes crowdfund nears £10,000 target

22 April 2020 by Katherine Price

The Hospitality 4 Heroes crowdfund has raised £9,100 of its £10,000 target three weeks after launching[...]

Domino’s launches Partners Foundation to support colleagues in need

Domino’s launches Partners Foundation to support colleagues in need

22 April 2020 by Katherine Price

Domino's Pizza Group, the UK-based master franchise of the international fast food pizza delivery chain, has[...]

Paul reopens seven London bakeries for delivery and takeaway

Paul reopens seven London bakeries for delivery and takeaway

22 April 2020 by Katherine Price

French artisan bakery brand Paul is the latest to reopen its units for delivery and takeaway,[...]

Two-thirds of operators will not survive three more months of lockdown without further support

Two-thirds of operators will not survive three more months of lockdown without further support

22 April 2020 by Emma Lake

Two-thirds of hospitality companies have said they will not survive a prolonged lockdown without far-reaching government[...]

Takeaway tech: The restaurants converting bookings into delivery solutions

Although most hospitality businesses are closed, some have introduced delivery and takeaway services in an effort to stay afloat and pay their staff"

22 April 2020 by Elly Earls

UKHospitality chief tells Treasury committee to extend and accelerate support to sector

UKHospitality chief tells Treasury committee to extend and accelerate support to sector

21 April 2020

Support for hospitality must be “extended, enhanced and delivered swiftly” if jobs are to be saved, UKHospitality chief executive Kate Nicholls has told a government committee today.

Croydon BID leads #RaiseTheBar campaign for more businesses to access grant

Croydon BID leads #RaiseTheBar campaign for more businesses to access grant

21 April 2020

by Katherine Price

Croydon Business Improvement District (BID) is leading the #RaiseTheBar campaign, which wants more businesses to be able to access the government’s £25,000 retail, hospitality and leisure grant.

Press pause: Jonathan Downey and the National Time Out campaign

Press pause: Jonathan Downey and the National Time Out campaign

21 April 2020 by Jennie Milsom

Jonathan Downey, co-founder of London Union, the group behind the Street Feast markets, explains why he’s[...]

Restaurant bosses call for nine-month rent holiday to survive coronavirus crisis

Restaurant bosses call for nine-month rent holiday to survive coronavirus crisis

21 April 2020 by Chris Gamm

Bosses of some of the UK’s biggest hospitality brands have asked chancellor Rishi Sunak for a[...]

Social distancing will be ‘the next threat to our business’

Social distancing will be ‘the next threat to our business’

21 April 2020 by Katherine Price

The government must provide “continual support” for hospitality businesses, which will be unable to operate fully[...]

Inside track: beware post-lockdown ‘elephant traps’, says Robin Hutson

21 April 2020 by Robin Hutson

We’re all looking forward to a return to normality, but Robin Hutson questions if the end[...]

Wimpy opens new site under lockdown as brand plans for socially distanced future

A new Wimpy restaurant has opened offering takeaway and delivery meals – despite the country being under lockdown – as the brand looks to support franchisees in offering socially distanced meals. "

20 April 2020 by Emma Lake

Signature Living’s Shankly hotel in Liverpool falls into administration

Signature Living’s Shankly hotel in Liverpool falls into administration

20 April 2020

Signature Shankly, the property subsidiary of Signature Living’s Shankly hotel in Liverpool, has gone into administration, though the hotel will remain open for business and will accept guests once current trading restrictions are lifted.

Accor to launch safety and cleaning certification for hospitality businesses

Accor to launch safety and cleaning certification for hospitality businesses

20 April 2020

by Katherine Price

Hotel group Accor is launching a label for hospitality businesses to certify safety standards and cleaning protocols as they look to reopen once government restrictions are lifted.

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