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Coronavirus Act 2020: implications for landlords and tenants

(Editor's Note: The commentary is written by Trethowans associate Linden Talbot. Original article here. Reposted with permission.)

Burger King UK boss: “We are not intending to pay our rent”

Hundreds of High Street businesses are set to withhold their quarterly rent payments to pay staff.

SSP Group expects up to 45% drop in revenue in March

Travel bans due to COVID-19 have affected performance.

The Restaurant Group warns investors of sales hit due to COVID-19

The group plans to cut capital expenditure by at least £45 million.

Hospitality tips for managing current trade and preparing to bounce back in the future

Access Hospitality's Katy Hamilton offers practical advice on managing current trade and using time and technology to plan for an uncertain future.

Delivery, drive-thru and click & collect seen to provide respite to restaurants amidst COVID-19 outbreak

Some companies are offering free software to set up these services for operators.

Restaurant industry one of worst-hit sectors by COVID-19: Brand Finance

Other industries projected to be severely affected include aviation and hotels.

Less visits for restaurants, pubs and coffee shops due to COVID-19 fears

More suburban consumers say they are avoiding going out.

Shopping centres, outlet malls most impacted by COVID-19: study

The disease’s impact is also expected to accelerate underlying consumer trends.

Chains shut down all UK restaurants as gov't tackles COVID-19

Some brands initially shifted to a takeaway model before Parliament’s move to implement a lockdown.