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How wet led pubs & caterers can work together

We’ve had confirmation from the C-19 taskforce, part of the cabinet office that: Wet led...

27
Nov
BEIS covid-19 hospitality
Which tier & what does it mean?

The Government have just announced what parts of England will be in which tiers. This...

26
Nov
The Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG)

If you are a business and don’t have a fixed premises, the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) is the...

26
Nov
The UK is entering a tiered lockdown
What the latest tiers mean for the live events industry

Following the PM’s statement yesterday confirming the end of the second nationwide lockdown period on...

24
Nov
PM announced end of second nationwide lockdown
PM’s statement: Lockdown to end on 2nd December

The Prime Minister Boris Johnson today (23/11/20) presented details of the UK’s Covid-19 winter plan,...

23
Nov
NCASS members on ITV News
Support our Sector: NCASS members on ITV News

We’re continuing to fight for street food businesses, restaurants, bars, cafes and pubs as we...

23
Nov
NCASS webinar
The latest grants available for UK businesses during CV-19

This week, Andrew James from The Catering Accounting Company joined us for a webinar with...

20
Nov
New appointment
All party parliamentary group for events re-established

The All Party Parliamentary Group for Events (APPG) has now been re-established as an official...

20
Nov
Leeds Indie Food
Leeds Independents Join Forces to Launch ‘Support Your Local Indie’ Directory and Shop

As the country settles into its second lockdown of the year, an online directory celebrating...

20
Nov
Scotland councils in Tier 4
Eleven Scottish councils move into tough Tier 4 restrictions

Nicola Sturgeon has announced that 11 council areas will be moving into Tier 4 from...

19
Nov
Covid-19 finance measures
Financial support for businesses during lockdown

What has happened? The government has released new guidance for local authorities on paying grants...

13
Nov
Support our Sector
Indie Directories

Independent businesses are the backbone of many communities up and down the country and whilst...

13
Nov
UK government update for hospitality
New guidance for restaurants, pubs, bars and takeaway services

The government has published new guidance for people who work in or run restaurants, pubs,...

09
Nov
FSA guidance on managing a rapid shutdown
FSA on managing a rapid shutdown

Although many of you will be changing the way you trade if you are currently...

06
Nov
Moving to delivery, collection or click and collect
Other ways to trade – Delivery, takeaway and click & collect

If you haven’t already got a delivery, takeaway or click & collect option in place, look in...

06
Nov
UK Financial Support

Article updated: 6th November 2020 England  – Financial support The Chancellor announced this week that...

02
Nov
England is now in a second lockdown
Lockdown 2.0 announced: What does it entail?

The Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on the weekend that England would be plunged into...

02
Nov
thinking of starting a pop up cafe or coffee business
Pop-Up Café or Coffee Business: Useful Tips

  Pop up shops are popular all across the UK and for good reason – they’re...

30
Oct
Marcus Rashford overwhelmed by support to feed vulnerable kids

Manchester United and England star Marcus Rashford has said he was “blown away” by the...

23
Oct
Government advice on COVID-19 for hospitality
Chancellor announces further support for hospitality

The Government today announced new support measures for businesses in tier 2 areas, this is...

22
Oct
EVENTS INDUSTRY MAKES DIRECT PLEA TO GOVERNMENT

The Events Industry Forum has made a direct appeal to Government for a period of...

22
Oct
Breaking News
Breaking News for wet led pubs, bars & mobile caterers in tier 3

We have just had confirmation that wet led pubs or bars in tier three can...

21
Oct
Food for thought

With the current changes and uncertainties about how our sector is going to be able to trade now and...

16
Oct
petition
Let Us Dance petition response from Government

DCMS has responded to the petition for financial support for the nightclub, events & festival...

16
Oct

COMPLIANCE & RESOURCES

COVID-19 Compliance

We’ve created a set of documents to ensure you are trading compliantly during the Coronavirus outbreak

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YOUR BUSINESS & COVID-19

BEIS covid-19 hospitality
Which tier & what does it mean?

The Government have just announced what parts of England will be in which tiers. This...

26
Nov
The Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG)

If you are a business and don’t have a fixed premises, the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) is the...

26
Nov
PM announced end of second nationwide lockdown
PM’s statement: Lockdown to end on 2nd December

The Prime Minister Boris Johnson today (23/11/20) presented details of the UK’s Covid-19 winter plan,...

23
Nov
Covid-19 finance measures
Financial support for businesses during lockdown

What has happened? The government has released new guidance for local authorities on paying grants...

13
Nov
UK government update for hospitality
New guidance for restaurants, pubs, bars and takeaway services

The government has published new guidance for people who work in or run restaurants, pubs,...

09
Nov
FSA guidance on managing a rapid shutdown
FSA on managing a rapid shutdown

Although many of you will be changing the way you trade if you are currently...

06
Nov
Moving to delivery, collection or click and collect
Other ways to trade – Delivery, takeaway and click & collect

If you haven’t already got a delivery, takeaway or click & collect option in place, look in...

06
Nov
UK Financial Support

Article updated: 6th November 2020 England  – Financial support The Chancellor announced this week that...

02
Nov
Government advice on COVID-19 for hospitality
Chancellor announces further support for hospitality

The Government today announced new support measures for businesses in tier 2 areas, this is...

22
Oct
Food for thought

With the current changes and uncertainties about how our sector is going to be able to trade now and...

16
Oct
Matt Hancock
Full letter sent from northern leaders to government as local lockdown looms

Leaders from various northern authorities have joined together to send a letter to government in...

09
Oct
Bustler Market has switched to weekly openings
Bustler Market’s new weekly openings to create more jobs

Bustler Market, a bustling street food market and event space in the centre of Derby,...

01
Oct
FSA guidance on managing a rapid shutdown
FSA & NCASS ‘Business Recovery’ Webinar – Tuesday 29th of September

The FSA will be co-hosting a ‘Business Recovery’ webinar on the 29th of September. A...

21
Sep
“You can’t have festivals with social distancing. You mass test,”

This week we heard evidence from high profile industry figures in events give evidence on...

11
Sep
LGA issue new guidance for events industry
The Local Government Association (LGA) releases new event guidance

The LGA work to support Local Authorities across the country and 335 of the 339...

14
Aug
KERB have changed their opening hours
KERB changes opening hours and DDC hosts regional events

Street food specialist KERB has announced that they are changing their opening hours to ensure...

14
Aug
Catering during Covid-19
Same Storm, Different Boats

by Mark Laurie It is hard to imagine living through an historic global shift, but...

07
Aug
Catering news
Member News

Wingmans announce new Soho restaurant launch We’re thrilled that Wingmans will be opening the doors...

05
Aug
The wearing of face masks is now compulsory in England
Face masks now compulsory in shops and takeaways

After many months of intense debate, the government has now updated the advice on the...

24
Jul
Eat Out to Help Out
Eat Out to Help Out – What You Need to Know

The Government announced this week a new initiative aimed at helping restaurants and eateries recover...

17
Jul
Government announce VAT cuts for hospitality
Temporary VAT – An Outline

The Catering Accounting Company has issued further guidance on the Government’s announcement to temporarily reduce...

17
Jul
Industry calls for deposits after no-shows
Number of “no-shows” since reopening reignites industry calls for deposits

This week it emerged that the owners of The Mariners pub in Cornwall were left...

16
Jul
Social Spotlight

It’s been an exciting and nerve-wracking time for many food and drink businesses who reopened...

10
Jul
FSA
We need your help – call for member experiences

Hearing your stories and sharing your experiences with other members is invaluable  – we get...

10
Jul

OLDER

18/06/20
Street food markets start to reopen across the country

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18/06/20
Westminster council outlines plans for al fresco dining

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18/06/20
Webinar 010 alcohol licensing your questions answered

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29/05/20
Cheese Bar founder launches campaign to support Britain’s dairy industry

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29/05/20
BioPak Do’s and Don’ts of Delivery and Takeaway

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29/05/20
Street Food goes Click & Collect

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21/05/20
The Association of Festival Organisers (AFO) looks forward to the 2021 season

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24/04/20
Let’s talk loneliness

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14/05/20
From street to sofa: The food businesses driving demand for deliveries

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05/05/20
Initial plans drawn up to ease lockdown restrictions & re-open businesses

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27/04/20
High street to be protected from aggressive rent

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27/04/20
Coronavirus Job Retention scheme – FAQ

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27/04/20
Silver linings

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23/04/20
Covid-19 Training

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22/04/20
Pilot scheme from Giles Insurance could provide delivery solution

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16/04/20
Updates to JRS see more benefit from scheme.

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16/04/20
Mind the gap

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07/04/20
Mental Health & Coronavirus

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07/04/20
Street Trading During Covid 19 Licensing

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22/03/20
Online Ordering Systems

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27/03/20
Self Employed Income Support Scheme – FAQ

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24/03/20
Can I Run a Food Delivery Service?

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22/03/20
Survival Strategy

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18/03/20
NCASS Opening Hours

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16/03/20
Pitch Fees & Cancellations

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16/03/20
Insurance Advice

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SUPPORT OUR SECTOR

The UK is entering a tiered lockdown
What the latest tiers mean for the live events industry

Following the PM’s statement yesterday confirming the end of the second nationwide lockdown period on...

24
Nov
NCASS members on ITV News
Support our Sector: NCASS members on ITV News

We’re continuing to fight for street food businesses, restaurants, bars, cafes and pubs as we...

23
Nov
Leeds Indie Food
Leeds Independents Join Forces to Launch ‘Support Your Local Indie’ Directory and Shop

As the country settles into its second lockdown of the year, an online directory celebrating...

20
Nov
Support our Sector
Indie Directories

Independent businesses are the backbone of many communities up and down the country and whilst...

13
Nov
thinking of starting a pop up cafe or coffee business
Pop-Up Café or Coffee Business: Useful Tips

  Pop up shops are popular all across the UK and for good reason – they’re...

30
Oct
EVENTS INDUSTRY MAKES DIRECT PLEA TO GOVERNMENT

The Events Industry Forum has made a direct appeal to Government for a period of...

22
Oct
Breaking News
Breaking News for wet led pubs, bars & mobile caterers in tier 3

We have just had confirmation that wet led pubs or bars in tier three can...

21
Oct
petition
Let Us Dance petition response from Government

DCMS has responded to the petition for financial support for the nightclub, events & festival...

16
Oct
NOEA call for more hep from government
NOEA condemns government after being ‘ignored’ again

The National Outdoor Events Association, which represents the festival, sporting, agricultural, cultural and public event...

16
Oct

OLDER

29/05/20
Social Spotlight

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02/04/20
We’re Still Pushing For Change

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26/04/20
Our Latest Statement Regarding Measures for the Self Employed

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23/03/20
Support Our Sector: Petition

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19/03/20
Letter to Government – Support Our Members

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17/03/20
Covid-19 Industry Survey

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19/03/20
Your Industry Needs You: Support Our Sector

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16/03/20
Statements From Industry Associations

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GOVERNMENT UPDATES

BEIS covid-19 hospitality
Which tier & what does it mean?

The Government have just announced what parts of England will be in which tiers. This...

26
Nov
PM announced end of second nationwide lockdown
PM’s statement: Lockdown to end on 2nd December

The Prime Minister Boris Johnson today (23/11/20) presented details of the UK’s Covid-19 winter plan,...

23
Nov
Scotland councils in Tier 4
Eleven Scottish councils move into tough Tier 4 restrictions

Nicola Sturgeon has announced that 11 council areas will be moving into Tier 4 from...

19
Nov
Covid-19 finance measures
Financial support for businesses during lockdown

What has happened? The government has released new guidance for local authorities on paying grants...

13
Nov
UK government update for hospitality
New guidance for restaurants, pubs, bars and takeaway services

The government has published new guidance for people who work in or run restaurants, pubs,...

09
Nov
UK Financial Support

Article updated: 6th November 2020 England  – Financial support The Chancellor announced this week that...

02
Nov
England is now in a second lockdown
Lockdown 2.0 announced: What does it entail?

The Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on the weekend that England would be plunged into...

02
Nov
thinking of starting a pop up cafe or coffee business
Pop-Up Café or Coffee Business: Useful Tips

  Pop up shops are popular all across the UK and for good reason – they’re...

30
Oct
Government advice on COVID-19 for hospitality
Chancellor announces further support for hospitality

The Government today announced new support measures for businesses in tier 2 areas, this is...

22
Oct
Breaking News
Breaking News for wet led pubs, bars & mobile caterers in tier 3

We have just had confirmation that wet led pubs or bars in tier three can...

21
Oct
BEIS covid-19 hospitality
New lockdown measures and restrictions for UK

Article updated – 23/10/20 Article correct at time of writing: 12/10/20 Tough new regional lockdown...

12
Oct
BEIS covid-19 hospitality
The new financial support measures – what we know

The scheme will begin on 1 November and will be available for six months, with...

12
Oct
BEIS covid-19 hospitality
The PM’s Statement 12/10/20

Article update – New guidance released this evening 12/10/20 can be found here www.gov.uk/government/news/prime-minister-announces-new-local-covid-alert-levels Today’s...

12
Oct
BEIS covid-19 hospitality
Chancellor’s announcement 09/10/20

As a precursor to the announcements expected on Monday about new restrictions for local lock...

09
Oct
Emergency Covid-19 funds for hospitality
Emergency funds for hospitality firms hit by local lockdowns

Article updated:Friday 9th October 2020 We are here to support you during this unprecedented time...

06
Oct
BEIS covid-19 hospitality
Update from BEIS Covid-19 Workshop

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) delivered a workshop this week, addressing...

02
Oct
Government advice on COVID-19 for hospitality
Your Guide to the latest Covid-19 Guidance

Updates to the Government guidance – Working Safely during Coronavirus (Covid-19) have been released....

25
Sep
Government advice on COVID-19 for hospitality
Chancellor’s statement 24.09.20

N.B: The below is a working document and we will add more information and guidance...

24
Sep
Government advice on COVID-19 for hospitality
Covid-19 – The New Rules Your Questions Answered

Due to the Covid-19 alert level rising from 3 to 4, new measures have been...

23
Sep
Houses of Parliament
Covid-19 update 22.09.20

With the rate for new Covid-19 cases set to double within the next 7 –...

22
Sep
Government advice on COVID-19 for hospitality
New Covid-19 measures – the latest restrictions

The past few weeks have seen additional lock down measures put in place. Read about...

18
Sep
Hospitality rules & the Birmingham, Sandwell & Solihull lockdown

As you will know, the Government have placed additional lockdown measures in Birmingham, Sandwell and...

15
Sep

OLDER

24/06/20
New Guidance released to support 4th of July sector re-opening

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24/06/20
Our statement on today’s announcement from the PM

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18/06/20
Discretionary grant fund revised

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18/06/20
Self employed new parents eligible for support grant

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29/05/20
Latest Government Updates

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21/05/20
New Government bill supports businesses in difficulty

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13/05/20
Government Guidance on working safely during Covid-19

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11/05/20
Prime Minister’s Announcement 10/5/2020

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04/05/20
Local businesses set to benefit from new top-up grant

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01/05/20
BEIS introduce series of webinars

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29/04/20
Full parental leave entitlement for furloughed workers

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27/04/20
Chancellor announces ‘bounce back’ loans for small businesses

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27/04/20
Updated guidance on takeaway procedures

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22/04/20
Covid-19 Government Support

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29/03/20
Vehicle approval test applications open on limited basis

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27/03/20
New self-employed measures – have you slipped through the net?

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26/03/20
Financial support for businesses during COVID-19 outbreak

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20/03/20
Our Latest Statement regarding today’s update from the government

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20/04/20
UK government announces extension to furlough scheme until end of June

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19/03/20
Write to your MP

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18/03/20
Emergency Budget Update

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16/03/20
The Budget 2020

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