Two very different approaches to tackling the same issue, from two hotel groups. As cities and towns across the UK and most noticeably London remain sparsely populated, this alongside also zero international tourism is hindering any meaningful return to hospitality. Hospitality businesses across the UK at the same time are having to more than ever keep a close eye on employee … [Read more...]
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Kickstart Hospitality Consortia launches
Umbrella Training, a leading nationwide training and apprenticeship provider for the hospitality sector, has launched a new initiative to help hospitality businesses utilise the government’s new Kickstart Scheme. The ‘Umbrella Kickstart Hospitality Consortia’ aims to help hospitality businesses of all sizes to access the available kickstart grants, even if they cannot … [Read more...]
ONS shows Hospitality at the forefront of UK economy bouncing back in July
Figures released by The Office for National Statistics show the UK economy bouncing back from the impact of Covid-19 accelerated in July, as the reopening of businesses closed for months began to have a positive influence on more people venturing out and spending. The Office for National Statistics reported gross domestic product rising through July by 6.6% compared … [Read more...]
HM Treasury announce local lockdown grants to businesses
HM Treasury has announced that businesses in England that are required to shut because of local Covid-19 interventions will now be able to claim up to £1,500 per property every three weeks. Chief Secretary to the Treasury Steve Barclay told MPs yesterday. To be eligible for the grant, a business must have been required to close due to local Covid 19 restrictions. The largest … [Read more...]
Various Eateries LSE AIM launch, restaurant superheroes face Herculean task
The restaurant market sector in the UK currently is unrecognisable from the impact of Covid-19. Household names have joined countless lesser known eateries being no longer in business. Making trading even more difficult, yesterday’s announcement from government set even more stringent rules in place limiting people meeting more than five others at any time, and warnings to the … [Read more...]