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Jobs at risk as Frankie and Benny's sites to close
Up to 3,000 jobs are on the line as the owner of Frankie and Benny's announced it was going to close 125 of its sites across the country.
Press Association
Eat Out to Help Out scheme explained
A look at the Government's Eat Out to Help Out scheme, which launches on August 3 to encourage people to eat out in a bid to boost the economic recovery from the virus crisis. Under the scheme, a 50% discount will be available at...
Press Association
Pubs and bars to close by 10pm starting Thursday
The Prime Minister is to set out new measures to tackle coronavirus as UK moves to alert level four, including the mandatory closing of pubs and bars by 10pm.
Press Association
Pub remains boarded up with end of lockdown in sight
The boarded up George and Dragon Public House in Reading, Berkshire, as England approaches the final week of a four week national lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus.
Press Association
England enters three-tier system of restrictions as lockdown ends
Shops, pubs and gyms have reopened in the majority of the country as England comes out of lockdown and into tiered restrictions.
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Almost 30,000 jobs lost in restaurant and dining sector in 2020 bloodbath
Almost 30,000 job losses were recorded across restaurants and casual dining firms in 2020 as the pandemic drove a 163% jump in job cuts, according to new figures New data compiled by the Centre for Retail Research (CRR) has revealed that...
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Drinkers enjoy an outdoor pints in Manchester
Drinkers sit outside pubs in Manchester's Northern Quarter, as lockdown restrictions are eased across England.
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Boris Johnson faces Tory backlash as lockdown lifting put on hold
Boris Johnson is facing a furious backlash from Tory MPs as he prepares to put the final lifting of coronavirus lockdown restrictions in England on hold. The Prime Minister is expected to announce the ending of social-distancing rules –...
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Boris Johnson to restore freedoms as he tells public to ‘learn to live’ with Covid-19
The Prime Minister is expected to tell people in England that it will be left to their “judgement” to manage coronavirus risks as he prepares to restore freedoms on July 19. Boris Johnson will lead a Downing Street press conference on...
Bloomberg
Pandemic Acting as Catalyst for Change in Labor Market: CIPD
Jul.02 -- Peter Cheese, chief executive officer at Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, discusses the difficulty company’s face in finding staff for open jobs, flexibility in the labor market and the potential for moving to...
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9% Vat rate for hospitality sector could be extended, Tanaiste says
The Tanaiste has raised the prospect that the 9% Vat rate for the hospitality sector could be extended beyond the end of February next year. Leo Varadkar did not rule out the rate being extended, despite the Finance Minister Paschal...
Bloomberg
Artyzen’s APAC Expansion Plan
Nov.24 -- Robbert van der Maas, president of Artyzen Hospitality Group, discusses the company’s push into mainland China and Singapore and how they’re funding the expansion. He speaks exclusively on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia.” (Corrects...
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What to expect in the Chancellor's Budget 2021
A look at what to expect in Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Budget when he delivers it in Parliament on March 3. Mr Sunak has said he "is preparing a Budget that provides support for people" as Covid lockdown rules are eased.
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Taoiseach jokes about getting a pint as he takes questions from the press on restrictions lifting
Taoiseach Micheal Martin indicated that Ireland has moved beyond the emergency phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, but said that the pandemic is not over. Speaking on the restrictions lifting on Saturday morning, he joked about going for a...
Bloomberg
U.S. Adds 199,000 Jobs in Dec., Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.9%
U.S. payrolls rose by 199,000 in December, less than half of expectations, while the unemployment rate falls to 3.9%. Bloomberg's Michael McKee breaks down the numbers.
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Covid Causing Bifurcation in Commercial Real Estate, Terra Capital CEO Says
May.28 -- Terra Capital Chief Executive Officer Vik Uppal says the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has caused "massive" challenges in the commercial real estate market and adds that there hasn't been a wave of defaults yet. He speaks...
Curated Video
Recycled and re-used materials on trend at LA design show
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Designers are embracing recycled and repurposed materials at a hospitality design show in Los Angeles.
Boutique Design West (BD West) is playing host to over 300 exhibitors at LA's conference center,...
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UK Hospitality CEO: Mandatory vaccine passport scheme would not work for high street businesses
UK Hospitality CEO Kate Nicholls says a mandatory vaccine passport scheme for pubs and restaurants ''would not work'' in some settings. She does, however, welcome the scheme on a voluntary basis. It comes after Boris Johnson told MPs...
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Venue owner fears hospitality businesses 'won't survive' as Plan B measures introduced
Interview with Boxpark CEO and founder Roger Wade following the Government announcing the implementation of Plan B coronavirus measures in England. Wade says he fears mass redundancies across the retail and hospitality sector as a result...
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U.K., France Place New Restrictions As Omicron Surges
The U.K. hospitality and travel industries appealed for government help after new restrictions were placed to curb the spread of the Omicron variant.
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Hospitality workers urge Government to provide more financial support amid tougher Covid-19 sanctions
Hospitality workers protest in Parliament Square, central London, against tougher coronavirus restrictions and the amount of financial support given to the industry. Interview withYotam Ottolenghi.
Bloomberg
Della Group CEO on Covid Impact on India's Hospitality
Jimmy Mistry, Founder and CEO of the Della Group, discusses the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on India's hospitality and supply chains. He speaks with Yvonne Man and Haslinda Amin on "Bloomberg Markets Asia". (Source: Bloomberg)
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Sadiq Khan says he supports Covid passports and calls on Government to support businesses
London Mayor Sadiq Khan says he supports the Government's decision to bring in Covid passports but calls on them to provide financial support to businesses. He wants the Government to give grants and offer 100% business rates relief to...
Bloomberg
Mahindra Holidays Looking at Properties for Acquisitions
Aug.20 -- Kavinder Singh, chief executive officer of Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd., the leisure hospitality arm of conglomerate Mahindra Group, discusses the outlook and strategy of the business amid the Covid-19 pandemic. He...