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UK Furlough Scheme extended, companies to share burden from August
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed the extension of the UK’s coronavirus furlough scheme until October. The chancellor addressed MPs in the commons, promising continuing employee support and confirming that employers would need to share government burdens from august onward. The scheme will continue to provide 80 per cent support for employee salaries up to […]
PM says some UK hospitality businesses could reopen in July
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Prime minister Boris Johnson has announced a phased approach to easing coronavirus lockdown restrictions, which could see some hospitality businesses open in July if certain targets are met. Johnson unveiled a “conditional plan” to reopen society, and introduced a new Covid Alert System with five levels, which will govern how quickly lockdown restrictions could […]
Fülhaus announces expansion into the UK market
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Canadian interior design startup Fülhaus Inc. has announced further expansion after launching its UK office and appointing Diana Sanni as its head of UK operations. The company has bases in Montreal, New York and Lisbon, and is now starting its operations in the UK as it gears up for the growing demand for furniture […]
Boris Johnson announces closure of hospitality venues
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: In his now regular daily briefing, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced further measures to tackle coronavirus by ordering the closure of hospitality venues, such as cafes, pubs and restaurants. Earlier in the week, Johnson had called for the British public to simply “avoid” such venues but in Friday’s briefing, he ordered all […]
Rental professionals react to UK’s departure from European Union
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Experts within the professional short-term rental industry have been reacting to the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union on 31 January 2020, following more than three years of uncertainty after the in/out referendum was held back in 2016. The matter has proved to be a divisive one across the UK and tensions still […]
OYO appoints Kamal as COO of rental business in Europe
Reading Time: 3 minutesEurope: OYO Hotels & Homes has appointed Raj Kamal as chief operating officer of OYO’s Vacation Homes business in the UK and Europe. The appointment represents a continuation of OYO’s policy to continue investing in and attracting world-class leadership to the firm, in order to drive innovation and growth. OYO Vacation Homes, which comprises brands […]
The Telegraph and HomeAway unveil favoured UK holiday let locations
Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: The Telegraph has revealed a list of the best places in the UK to run a holiday let, following a research collaboration with estate agency Savills and holiday home accommodation website HomeAway. The list of the ten most in-demand UK destinations for travellers was compiled by HomeAway, which lists over 92,000 domestic holiday lets, […]
Opportunities emerging for UK holiday lets this year
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: A recent survey by Leeds Building Society has revealed almost a fifth (17 per cent) of British holidaymakers are planning to stay in the UK this year, rather than go abroad on holiday. The study also highlighted that one in ten people had decided to change their vacation plans this year due to ongoing […]
Pass the Keys grows due to partnership programme
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Leading London-based property management firm Pass the Keys has announced its growth into three further cities: Cardiff, Windsor and Belfast. The prop-tech startup, which offers property management for hosts on short-letting platforms such as Airbnb, has achieved considerable growth since launching in 2015. With the recent launch of the brand’s innovative partnership programme, Pass […]
Airbnb reveals trending UK Easter staycation destinations
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Airbnb has revealed its list of the trending UK destinations where travellers are wanting to spend an Easter holiday staycation this year. Scarborough in North Yorkshire came out on top after seeing a 300 per cent rise in the number of searches over the Easter period, with visitors flocking to the seaside town for […]