Tightened tier system is a straitjacket on hospitality, says UKH
UKHospitality has warned that the new government measures, which will see businesses in tier three permitted to provide takeaway only and those in tier two restricted to substantial meals, will lead to permanent closures and job losses. UKHospitality chief executive Kate Nicholls said: “The government is making a point of saying that these measures are …
UKH calls for greater clarity and support as sector edges to end of lockdown
Giving evidence to the House of Commons BEIS Committee on 17 November, UKHospitality chief executive Kate Nicholls highlighted the need for further support for hospitality following the second national lockdown, along with urgent clarity on the tier system businesses will enter upon reopening. Even with the prospect of the end of national lockdown this December, …
Healthy Hospo creates digital training platform dedicated to health and wellness
Not-for-profit company Healthy Hospo has turned its platform into a digital web app, available 24/7, to give hospitality professionals the support they deserve and the resources they need for a happier, healthier life. Times are tough for the hospitality industry. Long shifts, short breaks, late nights, poor nutrition, stressful environments, and the newly added Covid-19 …
Nearly a third of Britain’s licensed premises shut ahead of lockdown
Trading restrictions led almost a third of Britain’s licensed premises to shut their doors last month, the latest Market Recovery Monitor from CGA and AlixPartners indicates—a sign that the sector may be substantially reduced after the end of England’s four-week lockdown. The report indicates that 69.9% of Britain’s total licensed premises were trading at the …
Trade bodies call on government to secure future of hospitality and its supply chain
Trade bodies representing the UK’s hospitality, pubs and their supply chain businesses have called on the government to provide a six-month investment plan to secure the future of the sectors. In a letter to the Chancellor, UKHospitality, the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA), British Institute of Innkeeping (BII), Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), Society …
Hospitality’s sales slashed in half in third quarter of 2020
The UK’s hospitality sector saw sales plummet by 48% in the third quarter of 2020, the latest Quarterly Tracker from UKHospitality and CGA reveals. It equates to a shortfall of £17bn on the same quarter in 2019. Hospitality’s sales for the 12 months to the end of September totalled £80.3bn, the Tracker shows—£53.2bn less than …
PHE data shows that hospitality venues were linked to just 2.7% of Covid-19 cases
Hospitality trade bodies UKHospitality, the British Institute of Innkeeping and the British Beer & Pub Association have revealed that just 1% of hospitality venues across the UK have been linked to NHS Test and Trace incidences. The finding, from a survey of members of all three trade associations conducted by hospitality market research company CGA, …
Government plans 10pm curfew for hospitality
The government’s plan to impose a hard 10pm close time for all pubs, bars, restaurants and other hospitality businesses in England has been labelled a “crushing blow” for the trade. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to make an official announcement today (22 September), where he is expected to detail the new restrictions, which include …
London hospitality group puts £25,000 behind the bar for NHS workers
London-based hospitality company Inception Group has announced a £25,000 bar tab for NHS workers spread across its sites as part of its reopening plans. From 4 July, Inception Group will begin to reopen its collection of bars, restaurants and pubs across London in phases, which include concept-led cocktail bar brands Mr Fogg’s and Cahoots. NHS …
1 million hospitality staff members expected to return to work in July
Almost one million hospitality staff members are expected to be back in work and over six in ten outlets open again before the end of July, according to a new survey by UKHospitality. The survey shows that over 960,000 staff are expected to return to work from furlough over the course of July, with another …
