All eyes are on the Budget. Rishi Sunak has the fate of much of the country’s restaurant industry in his hands, and we need multiple economic mechanisms extended, or implemented, in order to give businesses a chance at survival. The industry needs long-term strategies – cash injections, and supportive measures throughout the year to ensure […]
The Africa Centre is looking for a new chef and team to look after its restaurant and bar at its new home in Southwark. The charity is relocating from Covent Garden to Gunpowder House, a four-storey former office block built in the 1960s. Due to open in autumn next year, the charity is hoping to […]
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak today thanked Britons for helping protect thousands of jobs across the UK after statistics revealed that more than 100 million meals were eaten as part of the landmark Eat Out to Help Out scheme. Mr Sunak said the scheme’s popularity helped protect the livelihoods of the 1.8 million people working in […]
More than 64 million meals have been enjoyed under the government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme in the UK in August, with one day (Monday) left to go. New figures published by the Treasury revealed restaurants have claimed for more than 64 million discounted meals since August 3, highlighting a rise in footfall and […]
More than 35 million meals have been enjoyed by diners across the country in the first two weeks of the government’s landmark Eat Out to Help Out discount scheme. Data released today also shows that over 85,000 restaurants have now registered for the scheme, including high-street chains such as Wahaca, Joe and the Juice and […]
Britons dined out nearly 11 million times last week as the government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme unfolded. The initiative, devised by Chancellor Rishi Sunak and his Treasury team, is has been designed to stimulate Britain’s ailing economy. Hospitality is among the sectors worst hit by the pandemic. Sunak has set aside around £500 […]
Struggling restaurant and pub operators have hailed the new Eat Out to Help Out scheme as a great example of government support for the industry and an important first step in giving the general public the confidence to go out to eat again. Pubs and restaurants across the country have reported bumper sales in the […]
More than 53,000 outlets across the UK have so far signed up to the UK government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme. As Eat Out to Help Out stickers and posters start to appear in the windows of restaurants, cafes, bars across the country, customers who want to take advantage of the scheme are advised […]