Reopening pubs and restaurants NOW would NOT risk a second coronavirus spike says Oxford professor

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

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

75-page hospitality industry report sets out roadmap to getting restaurants and pubs open on July 4

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

Europe continues to lift lockdown as restaurants re-open in Spain and Italy

Worshippers were back at the Vatican today while restaurants are open for business again in Spain and Italy as Europe continues to ease its lockdown measures.   Cafes were serving customers at outdoor tables in Rome this morning while shops, bars and hair salons can all re-open as Italy tries to revive its economy.  Bars and restaurants can … Read more

Cafes, pubs and restaurants will be able to sell food and drink from street stalls within weeks

Cafes, pubs and restaurants will be able to sell food and drink from street stalls within weeks under plans to ease lockdown Pubs, cafes and restaurants with outdoor seating allowed to reopen in June The move is hoped to help bolster the hospitality industry for another month  Small open-air weddings in front of churches could … Read more

Italians take to streets ahead of bars, restaurants and hairdressers reopening tomorrow

Italians have taken to the streets today ahead of the reopening of shops, bars, restaurants and hairdressers tomorrow, after nine weeks of lockdown.   Premier Giuseppe Conte acknowledged reopening the economy brings a risk of new outbreaks of coronavirus, but said ‘we must accept it’. He said the nationwide lockdown that began in early March had … Read more

Thousands of pubs and restaurants may NEVER reopen after the coronavirus pandemic

Pubs and restaurants forced to close during the coronavirus pandemic may never reopen their doors, industry experts warned. Grim predictions showed that a quarter of cafes and eateries are likely to go bankrupt thanks to months of little to no businesses.  Across Australia, businesses were forced to shut their doors on March 23 as COVID-19 … Read more

Australia heads back to the pub as cafes and restaurants also open their doors

Pubs, cafes and restaurants reopened across two Australian states on Friday as the country’s coronavirus lockdown eased further – albeit with safety precautions still in place.  Eateries and coffee houses in the most populous state of New South Wales – which includes Sydney – opened their doors early to punters, though were only allowed to … Read more

McDonald’s reveals first 15 restaurants to reopen for delivery only from next week

McDonald’s reveals first 15 restaurants to reopen for delivery only from next week as fast food chain eases lockdown rules McDonald’s has revealed which UK restaurants will open for delivery on May 13 The restaurants are mainly in London and the south east of England As announced last week, these restaurants will be opening from … Read more