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...]
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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...]
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...]
Reopening with balanced hospitality
Later today the Government is expected to announce hospitality in England to start reopening from 4th July and social distancing reduced from 2m to 1m. Both make a world of difference to the hospitality industry closed since lockdown started on 23 March. The past three months has seen hospitality impacted in such a way that reopening is now a challenge to all, especially … [Read more...]
Historic Liverpool hotel being saved by Legacy
The historic 30 James Street hotel, with its distinctive red and white brick façade, is to be operated by Legacy Hotels, following Julian Clarke and Matthew Nagle being appointed as LPA receivers of the hotel. Legacy Hotels have been appointed by the receivers for the property on the corner of James Street and The Strand in the city centre. Legacy Hotels are already well known … [Read more...]