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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Government says app to verify Covid passports will launch this weekend
The government has said an app to verify Covid passports will be available “by Saturday” amid confusion over their use three days ahead of reopening.
Staffing crisis: shortage of bouncers a 'ticking time bomb' for bars and nightclubs
A shortage of security staff could pose a serious risk to public safety when all pubs, bars and nightclubs can reopen in England from 19 July, industry leaders have warned.
Sodexo wins facilities management contract for Covid-19 test lab in Leamington Spa
Sodexo has won a contract to provide facilities management services at a new Covid-19 laboratory in[...]
A third of hospitality staff could soon be self-isolating, UKHospitality tells MPs
Around one in five hospitality staff are self-isolating due to rules around coronavirus contact tracing, UKHospitality[...]
Scottish hospitality to face midnight curfew as restrictions ease from 19 July
All parts of Scotland are to move to level 0 on 19 July, but hospitality is[...]
Sunshine and sports boosted consumer spending in June
Consumer card spending grew 11.1% in June compared to the same period in 2019, as the[...]
Let's get physical and put an end to the Zoom era, says Wendy Bartlett
Workers will eventually tire of interacting with their colleagues from behind a screen, predicts Wendy Bartlett."
19 July to go ahead but nightclubs and events urged to use Covid certification
All restrictions in England are set to be dropped on 19 July, health secretary Sajid Javid confirmed yesterday, however events and nightclubs are being urged to make use of Covid certification.
UKHospitality Cymru calls for clarity over Welsh 'Freedom Day'
UKHospitality Cymru is calling on the Welsh government to lift the remaining restrictions on hospitality and give visitors a “simple and clear” message about staying safe.
From racism to rebirth: UK’s Chinatowns on recovering from the pandemic
The tight-knit communities of the London, Birmingham and Manchester Chinatowns have been hit hard by the[...]
How to put relationship building at the heart of service
When you are working within the restrictions of the pandemic, extra effort has to be made[...]
How to handle long Covid disability discrimination
With an estimated two million people living with long Covid, Ed Cotton explains how employers can[...]
Some hospitality venues to continue to ask guests and staff to wear masks indoors
Some hospitality businesses in England have said they will continue to ask guests and staff to[...]
Hospitality warns change in self-isolation rules comes 'too late' to avoid staffing crisis
Hospitality bosses have warned that a relaxing of self-isolation rules from 16 August will be “too little, too late” to save the industry from a major staffing crisis as restrictions ease."
Scotland launches recruitment drive for tourism and hospitality
The Scottish government has launched a campaign encouraging people to choose a career in the tourism and hospitality industry.
Hospitality in England welcomes end of social distancing but long road to recovery ahead
The prime minister has confirmed that all social distancing restrictions will be dropped in England’s move to step four, with no Covid certificate required as a condition of entry for any venue or event.
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