Hospitality Action, are campaigning for funds to enable support to those working across the industry most affected by the COVID-19 outbreak and facing hardship. The government’s recent announcement advising the public to stop visiting hospitality outlets has triggered an unprecedented crisis leading to widespread job loss, reduction in pay and temporary closures due to the … [Read more...]
Only A Pavement Away steps in to bridge COVID-19 sick pay gap for members
Hospitality industry charity Only A Pavement Away, which supports the homeless, ex- offenders, and vulnerable veterans with jobs in hospitality, has committed funding to ensure its members don’t fall back into destitution, in light of growing concerns over COVID-19. The charity is diverting existing cash and also seeking fresh funding from supporters to help any member … [Read more...]
Inspired by a memory – Facebook Coffee morning opens to combat hospitality isolation, loneliness and anxiety
The current situation around the COVID-19 pandemic means that countless people still working in hospitality and those that are not, face isolation at home. Having to face this situation is alien for many and can cause loneliness and anxiety. Inspired by a memory we have decided to set up a coffee morning on Facebook to bring people together to share what they are … [Read more...]
Government has 24 hours to save 1 million jobs, says UKHospitality CEO Kate Nicholls
UKHospitality has prevailed upon the Government to announce an employment support plan to help protect livelihoods and the 1 million-plus jobs now at risk in UK pubs, restaurants, bars, hotels and leisure attractions facing the COVID-19 pandemic, without delay. The group is urgently calling for an immediate package of employment support for businesses within the next 24 … [Read more...]
Irreversible pub closures beckon warns British Beer & Pub Association
Prime Minister Johnson’s message on Monday advising people to avoid pubs through social distancing has sparked much confusion through lack of clarity of his message. Interpreted by many as notice of the advice becoming law soon. Followed yesterday by Rishi Sunak’s announcement of measures the Government is taking to support businesses through COVID-19, has left many grateful … [Read more...]