Coronavirus
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Apr- 2020 -16 April
Government extends lockdown for ‘at least’ three more weeks
The government has announced an extension to the coronavirus lockdown for “at least” a further three weeks. The decision was…
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16 April
Chancellor extends furlough scheme deadline
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has extended the deadline for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme after it was found that many people…
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15 April
Whitbread announces voluntary pay cut for senior staff
Whitbread has announced that its senior leadership team has committed to a voluntary pay cut in its efforts to shore…
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15 April
Hotel sector will ‘rebound strongly’, says research
The UK hotel sector could “rebound strongly” following a lift of restrictions and revival of the economy post-pandemic, according to…
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14 April
Edinburgh hotel books 1,000 free nights for frontline staff
An Edinburgh hotel has booked 1,000 nights of free rooms and complimentary meals for medical staff and frontline workers battling…
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9 April
UK Airbnb bookings restricted to key workers
From today (9 April), UK Airbnb bookings will be restricted to key workers and other essential stays in line with…
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9 April
Canterbury hotel sends food to the vulnerable
The Pig – at Bridge Place announced that it is donating fruit and vegetables to the vulnerable amid the ongoing…
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8 April
Hospitality slowdown worsens with 98% collapse in shifts
The hospitality industry has now suffered a 98% slowdown as the coronavirus shutdown continues to weigh heavily on the sector,…
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3 April
Chancellor unveils new measures to SME loan scheme
Chancellor of the exchequer Rishi Sunak has unveiled a major overhaul to his previously announced SME loan scheme. Initially, the…
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2 April
Accor withdraws dividend and furloughs 75% of staff
Hospitality giant Accor has withdrawn its dividend against its 19 earnings and has furloughed around 75% of its staff, as…
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