Unlocking the industry's potential On 3 March 2020 Leo Skinner, Charlotte Rees-John and Adam Boyd held a Q&A session with Kate Nicholls, OBE, CEO of UKHospitality about the issues facing the industry and how best to unlock the industry’s potential as we emerge from the pandemic. The following is a summary of the key points [...]
Since the start of the pandemic pubs and restaurants have been offering pre-packed and takeaway food in far greater quantities than ever before. Many will continue to do so long after Covid restrictions are lifted. This is a new and important income stream for many. However, it is important to recognise the different labelling restrictions [...]
Coronavirus Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 - provisions extended On 29 September 2020 the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Extension of the Relevant Period) Regulations 2020 (“The Regulations”) came into force across the UK, extending many of the temporary provisions put in place by The Corporate Insolvency & Governance Act 2020. Whilst some [...]
The Government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme starts today and runs throughout August. This is a welcome boost for the hospitality sector so badly hit by the lockdown. There remains a very real concern that customer confidence is still low and that diners are not planning to venture out to eat for some time [...]
Re-opening of accommodation In a piece of good news for hotels, pubs and inns the Government announced that accommodation providers could open again from 4 July. Accommodation covered also includes B&Bs, caravan parks, yurts and chalets. Government guidance The Guidance covers each type of accommodation in detail (hotels, hostels, B&Bs, self-catering etc) and covers shared [...]
The Government has published its Code of Practice for commercial property relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic to assist discussions between landlord and tenants over rental payments. The Code is voluntary and does not override UK property law. However, UKHospitality and the BBPA are among the organisations who have endorsed the Code of Practice and have committed [...]
Last Updated: 29th May The impact of the Coronavirus outbreak has been felt acutely in the hospitality and leisure sectors with outlets being the first to be closed and looking likely to be the last to reopen. Many businesses will have had no income since 20 March. The impact is being felt both in terms [...]