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.

We are in this together.

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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme goes live with promise of payments in six working days

20 April 2020 by Emma Lake

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme application portal has gone live this morning, with the government saying validated claims will receive funds within six working days.

Gove says hospitality businesses will be 'among the last' to exit lockdown

19 April 2020 by Katherine Price

Michael Gove has said hospitality businesses “will be among the last to exit the lockdown”, speaking on the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show this morning.

Amazon’s investment in Deliveroo cleared provisionally

Amazon’s investment in Deliveroo cleared provisionally

17 April 2020 by Emma Lake

Chancellor extends Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Chancellor extends Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

17 April 2020 by Emma Lake

Jonathan Downey to submit proposal to treasury to pause rent payments for nine months

Jonathan Downey to submit proposal to treasury to pause rent payments for nine months

17 April 2020 by Jennie Milsom

Surgeons Quarter launches key worker accommodation appeal

Surgeons Quarter launches key worker accommodation appeal

17 April 2020 by Katherine Price

Forbes Travel Guide launches free educational webinars

Forbes Travel Guide launches free educational webinars

17 April 2020 by Katherine Price

Forbes Travel Guide is launching a free series of educational webinars next week for hospitality staff[...]

Government-backed loan scheme for large businesses expanded

Government-backed loan scheme for large businesses expanded

17 April 2020 by Emma Lake

The government-backed business interruption loan scheme has been expanded to cover all companies with a turnover[...]

Colliers launches free real estate helpdesk for independent London restaurants

Colliers launches free real estate helpdesk for independent London restaurants

17 April 2020 by Katherine Price

Property advisory firm Colliers International has launched a free helpdesk to provide London’s independent restaurant, retail,[...]

Lockdown diaries: how operators are coping with the coronavirus crisis

Lockdown diaries: how operators are coping with the coronavirus crisis

17 April 2020 by News

Once the finances are dealt with, lockdown is a time for maintenance, marketing and maintaining relationships.[...]

Like-for-like restaurant and pub sales fell 58% in March

Like-for-like sales in pubs, restaurants and bars fell 58% last month as trading slowed dramatically even before the official lockdown on 20 March."

17 April 2020 by James Stagg

Hotel Management Company offers free advice during coronavirus crisis

Hotel Management Company offers free advice during coronavirus crisis

16 April 2020

by Katherine Price

The Hotel Management Company has offered the expertise of its team of specialists out to independent hotels struggling with the challenges of the coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus: at least three more weeks of lockdown announced

Coronavirus: at least three more weeks of lockdown announced

16 April 2020

The UK is to remain in lockdown for at least a further three weeks after foreign secretary Dominic Raab announced an extension to the existing limits on daily life.

Chip shop promises to open 'as soon as it's safe' after man delivers rooftop ode

Chip shop promises to open 'as soon as it's safe' after man delivers rooftop ode

16 April 2020 by Emma Lake

An award-winning fish & chip shop has promised it will start serving the seaside favourite as[...]

Urgent government inquiry to examine how sector can be supported to reopen

Urgent government inquiry to examine how sector can be supported to reopen

16 April 2020 by Emma Lake

An urgent government inquiry will examine the best ways to support hospitality and tourism businesses to[...]

Burger King begins phased reopening of restaurants

Burger King begins phased reopening of restaurants

16 April 2020 by James Stagg

Burger King is to begin a phased reopening of its restaurants, starting with four sites that[...]

Wasabi rejects suggestions it is fighting for survival

Wasabi rejects suggestions it is fighting for survival

16 April 2020 by James Stagg

Wasabi has rejected claims it is fighting for survival after a national newspaper suggested that reported[...]

Viewpoint: Look after your apprentices now and they will look after you in the future

Making the effort to support young staff during the current crisis will ensure a happy, permanent workforce for years to come."

16 April 2020 by News

Employees who changed roles last month and seasonal workers now covered by furlough scheme

Employees who changed roles last month and seasonal workers now covered by furlough scheme

15 April 2020

Employees who changed jobs last month are now covered by the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) after HMRC issued an update to the guidance.

The Caterer launches HR leaders webinar on preparing for post-coronavirus recovery

15 April 2020

The Caterer has launched a webinar for HR directors that will explore how to best prepare businesses for post-coronavirus recovery.

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