Lockdown
Government accused of using prospect of vaccine passports as distraction tactic
The government has been accused of using the possibility of introducing vaccine passports as a distraction tactic from reports a party took place in Downing Street last Christmas, just two days after hospitality businesses in some areas of the UK[...]
Hospitality industry holds its breath as vital decisions to be made this week
The hospitality industry in England is holding its breath as the government is set to make several decisions this week that could have huge repercussions on the industry’s recovery.
Prime minister says reopening plans on track
Prime minister Boris Johnson has said that indicative dates for the reopening of society and the[...]
'Hospitality has been front and centre showing kindness to others', says Robin Hutson
Hospitality can hold its head up high knowing we were there for those in need, says[...]
Just two in five licensed premises have space for April’s outdoor reopening
Just two in five licensed premises will have some kind of space to trade from when[...]
Sacha Lord to take latest legal challenge to the High Court
Greater Manchester's night-time economy advisor Sacha Lord has confirmed he will be taking his legal challenge[...]
Scottish hospitality welcomes reopening clarity but licensed trade ‘bitterly disappointed’
Scottish hospitality businesses have welcomed the clarity brought with yesterday’s roadmap announcement, giving companies dates to work towards, however the licensed trade expressed “bitter disappointment” that venues will not be able to serve alcohol indoors next month."
Parliamentary committee criticises government’s lack of transparency with hospitality sector
A parliamentary committee has criticised the government’s lack of transparency with the hospitality sector and said sufficient data has not been provided to back up decisions and restrictions.
Hospitality in Scotland to begin reopening with restrictions on 26 April
Hospitality in Scotland will be able to reopen with restrictions from 26 April if coronavirus cases continue to decline, Nicola Sturgeon has announced.
Event sector says ban on venue site inspections blocking recovery
HBAA, the association for the meetings, events and accommodation industry, is calling on the UK government[...]
Scottish hospitality trade bodies offer government route out of lockdown
A set of recommendations from organisations representing Scotland’s hospitality sector has been submitted to the Scottish[...]
Hugh Osmond joins Lord’s legal challenge to get hospitality open next month
Hugh Osmond has joined Sacha Lord’s legal challenge to get indoor hospitality open at the same[...]
Venues opening mid-April still eligible for restart grants
A government spokesperson has confirmed that hospitality venues that open mid-April for outdoor-only service will still[...]
Northern Ireland hospitality frustrated by roadmap with no dates
The hospitality industry in Northern Ireland has expressed frustration at the country’s roadmap, which includes no indicative dates for the sector’s reopening."
Jason Atherton and Chantelle Nicholson back campaign calling on chancellor to save hospitality
Calls are mounting for the chancellor to support hospitality in his Budget next week, including a campaign backed by Chantelle Nicholson and Jason Atherton, as it is revealed one in five businesses do not have enough cash to survive the[...]
Flattery will get you everywhere, says Peter Hancock
Tense times may mean angry words, but operators should be able to display the politeness that they would normally show their customers, says Peter Hancock.
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