Local authorities urged to target grant support at 'forgotten' businesses
Updated guidance on the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) has urged local authorities to ensure businesses previously ineligible for grant support are targeted.
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Concerns raised 'national shortage' of door supervisors threatens reopening of night-time economy
The UK Door Security Association (UKDSA) has raised concerns over the state of the industry and the current licensed resource security numbers available once businesses reopen over the coming months.
Government urged to allow ordering at the bar from May
The Government is being called on to allow people to be able to order at the bar from the indoor opening of restaurants and pubs on 17 May, and for customers to be allowed to consume drinks while standing outdoors.
Chipotle heads to Chiswick
Chipotle is to open a new London location later this summer, having taken on the former Byron restaurant Chiswick High Road.
Sadiq Khan to invest £6m in campaign to get people back into central London
The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced that £6m will be invested in directly supporting the reopening of London’s economy once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.
Josh Eggleton announces The Pony and Trap to be renamed as The Pony Chew Valley
Josh Eggleton has announced The Pony and Trap in Chew Magna, Somerset, will be renamed The Pony Chew Valley when it relaunches as a community interest company later this year.
Marugame Udon to debut on Liverpool Street
The world’s largest udon noodles and tempura restaurant chain has chosen London’s Liverpool Street for its debut European location.
More than 7,500 of Britain's licensed premises 'lost to Covid'
Britain has 7,592 fewer licensed premises than it did before the Covid-19 pandemic hit, according to a new report by CGA and AlixPartners.
Hospitality venues given greater flexibility to provide more outdoor space for diners
Hospitality businesses will have greater flexibly to set up marquees and provide more outdoor space for diners as restrictions ease, the Government has announced.