A survey of over 10,000 diners has helped one of the UK’s fastest growing hospitality businesses get itself ready for post-lockdown dining. The survey was undertaken by Black and White Hospitality - which owns the franchise rights to eight Marco Pierre White concepts – to assist the business with plans to reopen its 48 franchised restaurants across the UK. The results … [Read more...]
Will Wetherspoons celebrate reopening
Towards the end of March immediately following lockdown, JD Wetherspoons made some hasty decisions. The first was to let 43,000 workers go unpaid until the company had first received financial support from the government. Then in a video address to workers adding insult to injury, JD Wetherspoons Chairman Tim Martin suggested that the pub group’s 43,000 workers should … [Read more...]
Government guidance reopening hospitality
Government Guidelines on re-opening of hospitality businesses and venues from 4 July Government guidance reopening hospitality On 23 June 2020, the Prime Minister announced further easements of the coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions as part of Step Three of the government’s plan to return life to as near normal as we can. In addition, all businesses and venues can reopen … [Read more...]
Hospitality reopening confirmed today
After the hospitality industry had held its collective breath on reopening for many weeks, today saw Prime Minister Boris Johnson finally confirm 4th July as the day hospitality can start the process of rebuilding. He specifically named restaurants and pubs in his remarks to the house, and went on to say: "All hospitality indoors, will be limited to table service, and our … [Read more...]
Social distancing reduced from 2m to 1m
Only minutes ago Prime Minister Boris Johnson in an address to MP’s in Parliament confirmed that England on 4th July will reduce social distancing from 2m to 1m. Sir Kier Starmer responded to the Prime Minister giving broad support for the reduction but did question him on the scientific information behind the decision. He also questioned if the Government have a strategy to … [Read more...]