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The founders of London’s popular Cereal killer café have announced that they will be permanently shutting down their two venues due to the coronavirus pandemic. The hipster cafe, which is famed for serving bowls of classic American cereals that cost up to £7.90, has become a popular location for those looking to indulge in bowls of breakfast … Read more
Burger King UK’s boss has warned that more than 50 of its 530 UK branches could shut, putting up to 1,600 jobs at risk following similar cuts at other chains such as Pret a Manger and Upper Crust. More than 12,000 job losses were announced at the start of July at various restaurants, shops and … Read more
A zoo that has been forced to permanently close due to the coronavirus lockdown has found new homes for all its animals after euthanasia fears. Wild Planet Trust announced earlier this week that it cannot afford to reopen its Living Coasts site in Torquay, Devon, due to falling visitor numbers and massive costs incurred during the … Read more
Zoo in Devon is to close permanently because of lockdown putting 44 jobs at risk and forcing it to rehome all its animals The Living Coasts attraction in Torquay, Devon, announced it will not reopen Blamed falling visitor numbers and forced closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic All 44 members of staff at risk of … Read more
Frankie and Benny’s and Wagamama owner will permanently close 125 sites putting 3,000 jobs at risk as it battles with landlords to reduce rents in wake of Covid crisis By Henry Martin For Mailonline Published: 07:25 BST, 10 June 2020 | Updated: 07:43 BST, 10 June 2020 The owner of Frankie and Benny’s has confirmed … Read more
He denied suffering from a stroke after he was seen slurring his speech during the live American Idol finale last month. And while Ryan Seacrest put it down to ‘adjusting to the new normal and finding work-home balance,’ sources are claiming he’s looking to make some serious lifestyle changes. The 45-year-old, who has been doing … Read more
‘Large number’ of Frankie & Benny’s 236 UK restaurants will remain shut after lockdown, leaked email due to be sent to staff reveals Italian food chain Frankie & Benny are reportedly set for a series of full closures The restaurants have been hit badly financially by the coronavirus pandemic Email told staff many sites are … Read more
Frankie & Benny’s understood to be permanently closing swathes of its restaurants and axing staff as the casual dining sector buckles under lockdown Owner The Restaurant Group reportedly sending email to affected staff at sites Email tells staff sites are ‘no longer viable to trade’, BBC report suggests Over 22,000 staff at The Restaurant Group … Read more
Virgin Media is closing 53 stores permanently after lockdown restrictions are lifted with 300 shop staff offered alternative roles 341 members of staff will be offered new roles in at-home customer service Those who refuse or are not selected will be made redundant by Virgin Media The move follows Debenhams and Cath Kidson in disappearing … Read more
Pizza Express could permanently close scores of its 470 UK restaurants Pizza Express is grappling with a £1.1billion debt pile A restructuring process known as a CVA is one of several options By Harriet Dennys For Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 22:32 BST, 23 May 2020 | Updated: 22:32 BST, 23 May 2020 Pizza Express … Read more