The announcement earlier this evening by Boris Johnson to close hospitality for a month lacked one very important detail, support for businesses forced to close. But, shortly after the PM’s announcements were concluded, Rishi Sunak took to twitter to make his own. In a tweet The Chancellor said: “Following the PM’s announcement on further restrictions across the country we … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2020
One month of full lockdown confirmed for hospitality
The press conference held this evening by the government confirmed what had already been reported earlier today, a full month of lockdown for the hospitality industry in England. The lockdown will see all restaurants, hotels and pubs across England close their doors next Thursday, unable to open again before 2nd December. Boris Johnson chaired a cabinet meeting earlier today … [Read more...]
One month of full lockdown in England including hospitality will be announced at 5pm this afternoon
Boris Johnson at 5pm today is set to announce a month-long full lockdown of England. In the announcement to the nation live on television the Prime Minister is widely expected to outline a new 'Tier 4' Covid measure starting on Monday that will close all hospitality businesses until 2nd December. The month long lockdown will not only see hospitality close but also a … [Read more...]
Boris Johnson to announce lockdown at 4pm today in live news conference
Boris Johnson will hold a televised news conference at 4pm today where he is widely expected to announce a new full lockdown in England. Earlier today leaks that the government were considering the move to national lockdown two were widely reported but the timing was anticipating an announcement on Monday. The leak and subsequent uncertainty fueling growing concerns around the … [Read more...]
Goia Mujalli face masks: supporting the Projecto Primeira Chance Charity
London-based Brazilian artist, Goia Mujalli, has released her first limited edition fabric face masks. The face masks consist of her brightly coloured abstract design, which will bring some colour and hopefully a smile in these dark days. Goia Mujalli is an international exhibiting artist, a graduate of The Royal College of Art, and winner of the Ashurst Painting Art … [Read more...]
Full lockdown in England: “devastating for hospitality” warns UKHospitality
Leaked notes from the government show that a second full lockdown in England could be announced next week on Monday and enforced from Wednesday. The source of the leak has not yet been identified but is being widely reported alongside significant and mounting pressure to implement a second full lockdown following similar actions in France and Germany. The government had hoped … [Read more...]
Hospitality bank loan mis-selling prompts group Action
CLYDESDALE AND YORKSHIRE BANK BUSINESS CUSTOMERS JOIN A HIGH COURT GROUP ACTION The hospitality sector is believed to be significantly affected by loan mis-selling. Business customers who took out a business loan after 2000 with Clydesdale or Yorkshire Bank (now Virgin Money), could be eligible to join an ongoing High Court Group Action, with a first court date set for … [Read more...]
Face masks littering streets
The Government provides stringent guidelines for the safe disposal of disposable face masks, with specific processes and costly procedures that need to be adopted. Cloth face masks are a more sustainable and less costly option. They can be washed and re-used safely, with no need of costly disposal. We are exclusively offering all Hospitality & Catering News … [Read more...]
WSH acquires Bartlett Mitchell
Westbury Street Holdings (WSH), the company behind a number of foodservice brands operating in the UK and Europe, has acquired Bartlett Mitchell, a leading UK-based boutique caterer. The national and local restrictions enforced due to the COVID-19 pandemic have had a material impact on the workplace catering sector. WSH offers a robust proposition, creating a sustainable … [Read more...]
One simple constant of Safe Hospitality
The government’s messaging to businesses and consumers in 2020 sees one message remain constant, and at the top of their list of priorities - wash your hands regularly and thoroughly. The duration of hand washing, advised by government, the NHS and many other health organisations is a minimum of 20 seconds. The government is ticking two boxes at the same time with this … [Read more...]
Hospitality significantly affected by Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank loan mis-selling
CLYDESDALE AND YORKSHIRE BANK BUSINESS CUSTOMERS JOIN A HIGH COURT GROUP ACTION The hospitality sector is believed to be significantly affected by loan mis-selling. Business customers who took out a business loan after 2000 with Clydesdale or Yorkshire Bank (now Virgin Money), could be eligible to join an ongoing High Court Group Action, with a first court date set … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan Tourism adopt Borat as “very nice”
The release of Sasha Baron Cohen’s latest film has been met with mixed opinions, including the people of Kazakhstan. The former Soviet state of Kazakhstan has now officially, and remarkably, reversed its outlook on Sasha Baron Cohen’s Borat. The shift in perspective is from one of outrage to one of recognising Borat as a tourism marketing asset. A new series of … [Read more...]
PwC predict hotel business with bleakest outlook since the 1970’s
Hotel revenues are set to decline significantly in 2021 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research from PwC. In the bleakest outlook since benchmarking began in the 1970’s, hotel occupancy rates in 2021 are forecast to be 55% across the UK, and could take four years to return to pre pandemic levels. The prediction forms part of PwC’s analysis of … [Read more...]
10 Years of M-iQ saving energy and water
Meiko is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the best-selling Meiko conveyor dishwashing machine, the M-iQ. The Meiko M-iQ revolutionised the foodservice industry by turning dishwash design 'back to front'. Reversing the flow of hot water and steam through the machine to bring it back to the front, allowed Meiko engineers to maximise potential for energy and water … [Read more...]
Matt Hancock states support for FSM, but no support forthcoming
Most in politics would see the campaign led by Marcus Rashford MBE, helping school children already eligible for free school meals, to continue to during school holidays as a winner. It is the right thing to do and it is popular, who doesn’t want to back a winner. The Conservatives apparently, as the vote last week to extend free school meals during school holidays was voted … [Read more...]
Lib Dem’s call out ‘anti FSM and hospitality’ MP’s position as untenable
FSM and hospitality Liberal Democrats in North Devon have called out Selaine Saxby, the Conservative MP for North Devon on failing to apologise for her offensive remarks last Friday evening. The remarks in question were posted on Facebook by Saxby, who aimed them sarcastically at hospitality businesses helping out feeding hungry school children after the government … [Read more...]
Alternatives to home working offering opportunity to hospitality venues
Working from home has become the norm for all too many people this year, as has all too sparsely populated hospitality venues. Now home workers looking for alternative workplaces, and hospitality venues looking for added custom are coming together to solve their mutual dilemma. Across the UK hospitality venues from global hotel chains to independent cafes are welcoming home … [Read more...]
