Furlough

One-in-five hospitality workers still furloughed

30-Jul-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Some 19% of employees in the hospitality sector were on furlough at the end of June 2021, official figures have revealed.

Quarter of all furloughed employees were in hospitality

20-Jul-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Some 25% of all workers on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme amid the coronavirus pandemic were from the hospitality sector, a study has revealed.

Third of sector on furlough at end of spring

01-Jul-2021 By Emily Hawkins

One third of the hospitality sector (33%) was on furlough at the end of May 2021 – the month lockdown restrictions on indoor hospitality were eased.

Treasury remains tight-lipped on furlough flexibility

18-Jun-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The Treasury has been reticent to confirm whether it is considering excluding some businesses from the upcoming changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).

Jobs round-up

New hires for Inn Collection Group and ETM, sector staff lack mental health support, furlough update

10-Jun-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

In addition to people news from The Inn Collection Group and ETM, there are updates on mental health training for hospitality staff and the Government’s furlough scheme.

More than half of hospitality workers still on furlough

09-Jun-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Some 55% of pub and bar staff are currently on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS, known as furlough) according to official data.

Government 'open minded' about furlough extension

04-Jun-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The Government is “open minded” over extending furlough beyond September, a minister has said.

Chancellor asked to step in with support if restrictions continue

10-May-2021 By Emily Hawkins

UKHospitality (UKH) boss Kate Nicholls has written to the Chancellor asking for more financial support to help pubs rebuild as pandemic restrictions are eased.

Accommodation and food service sectors top furlough claims

07-May-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The accommodation and food service sectors – including hospitality businesses – made £4.36bn worth of furlough claims, the highest value across all sectors, as per new figures.

Social distancing risks 'permanently destroying’ cosy pubs

09-Apr-2021 By Emily Hawkins

With one of the highest numbers of furloughed workers in accommodation and food sectors in the country, Cornwall is eagerly anticipating the reopening of hospitality.

Spring Budget 2021

Chancellor confirms furlough continuation with employer contributions from July

03-Mar-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has confirmed the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will be extended until the end of September and employers will be asked to partially pay towards hours worked from the summer.

Furlough scheme to be extended again until end of September

02-Mar-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will be extended by four months, until the end of September, it will be announced in the Budget later today (Wednesday 3 March)

JDW and M&B among pubcos to claim most furlough in December

02-Mar-2021 By Emily Hawkins

JD Wetherspoon and Mitchells & Butlers were among the pub companies to claim the most through the furlough scheme in December 2020.

Furlough contributions 'killing' operators

16-Feb-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Operators have said paying National Insurance and pension contributions for furloughed staff has been a huge financial burden while closed.

Chancellor implored to act to save pub jobs

26-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been pressed to extend vital support for hospitality, after figures reveal the sector as the hardest hit by job losses once more.

Furlough extension welcomed ahead of 'tough winter'

05-Nov-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced the furlough scheme will be extended until the end of March.

How to access a lockdown grant

02-Nov-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs will be able to receive a grant of up to £3,000 for the month-long closure beginning Thursday 5 November.

BREAKING

Hospitality furlough scheme for coronavirus hotspots

09-Oct-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced the Government will pay employees who cannot work 67% of their salaries up to £2,100 a month.

Government must prevent 'steady stream' of job losses

23-Sep-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Pub industry voices have called on the Government to extend support measures ahead of a potential six months of restrictions.

MA’s Review of the Week

Furlough extension must be reviewed by Government to save pub jobs

11-Sep-2020 By Nicholas Robinson

If the Government does not extend furlough to the pub trade then it must give other financial support to the sector or see mass unemployment at a time when the economy needs support.