Pubs and restaurants could reopen NEXT MONTH as Boris Johnson says roadmap is moving ‘faster than previously thought’ Prime Minister sparks hope of reopening pubs and restaurants from next month Boris Johnson says we may be able to do things ‘faster than previously thought’ Government lockdown roadmap currently has hospitality reopening on July 4 Here’s how … Read more
Nando’s reopens 54 restaurants for takeaway and delivery today – with 40 more back in business tomorrow Staff in PPE will prepare chicken for customers at 54 more of its premises today And Nando’s said it will expand this to a further 40 restaurants from Wednesday Shoppers will be able to order food for collection … Read more
Pizza Express could permanently close scores of its 470 UK restaurants Pizza Express is grappling with a £1.1billion debt pile A restructuring process known as a CVA is one of several options By Harriet Dennys For Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 22:32 BST, 23 May 2020 | Updated: 22:32 BST, 23 May 2020 Pizza Express … Read more
Cut 2-metre rule to save ‘thousands’ of jobs, say restaurants By Harriet Dennys For Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 22:31 BST, 23 May 2020 | Updated: 23:09 BST, 23 May 2020 Relaxing the two-metre social distancing rule in restaurants and pubs could save ‘thousands’ of jobs, says the boss of the firm behind Wagamama and … Read more
Once lockdown lifts, one of the treats many will have on the top of their wishlist is to head out to their local eatery for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Many will look to head to a buffet when they are back in operation – perhaps for a Chinese or Indian feast, a roast or a … Read more
Plans to ease the two-metre social distancing rule will continue to be reviewed, public health leaders have said, raising hopes that more pubs and restaurants will be able to reopen. Public Health England’s medical director Professor Yvonne Doyle told MPs that the UK had taken a ‘cautionary’ approach to introducing the rule when other countries … Read more
Pubs, restaurants and entertainment venues may be safe to reopen immediately without risking a spike in the coronavirus infection rate, according to a top scientist. Sunetra Gupta, a professor at the University of Oxford, claims there is a ‘strong possibility’ businesses would be able to welcome customers once more, and avoid the kind of catastrophic … Read more
McDonald’s will ‘reopen ALL drive-thrus by early June’ after closing restaurants during lockdown Fast food chain closed its 1,300 restaurants in March amidst Covid-19 outbreak The chain reopened 33 restaurant drive thrus in the south of England yesterday It sparked anger from fast food lovers in the north, where restaurants are closed Here’s how to help people impacted … Read more
The hospitality industry has submitted a 75 page report setting out a roadmap to getting restaurants and pubs open on July 4, that includes ditching the hotel buffet and no more drinkers at the bar. The dossier has been submitted to ministers by UKHospitality, the trade body for the industry, as reported by The Daily … Read more
McDonald’s is reopening 30 more drive-thru restaurants TODAY after coronavirus lockdown McDonald’s has reopened 30 of its restaurants today amid coronavirus easings The fast-food giant will see its drive-thru service available at selected stores A limited menu is available, and health and safety measures are in place Here’s how to help people impacted by Covid-19 … Read more