by Darren | Thursday, 17 September, 2020 | Business News, Pubs and Bars
UKHospitality has warned that at least 900,000 hospitality jobs are at risk unless government offers a sector-specific package of employment support that helps businesses retain valuable workers. Giving evidence to the House of Lords economic affairs committee, chief...
by Darren | Tuesday, 15 September, 2020 | Pubs and Bars
Industry body PubAid is reshaping its annual Charity Pub Awards this year and launching the Community Pub Hero Awards. The move is inspired by the support provided by thousands of pubs for their communities during lockdown. The awards will be sponsored by Matthew...
by Darren | Tuesday, 15 September, 2020 | Business News, Pubs and Bars
The number of pubs in England and Wales — including those vacant and to let — fell to 40,748 on 1st September, down 315 this year so far, with 87 pulling their shutters for good since trading restrictions were lifted. Pubs which have ‘vanished’ from the communities...
by Darren | Monday, 14 September, 2020 | Beer News, Business News, Pubs and Bars
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) says a business rates bill of £800 million for pubs across the UK could be the last straw for many, forcing them to close for good. Responding to the business rates review launched by the government, the first stage of...
by Darren | Thursday, 10 September, 2020 | Beer News, Business News, Pubs and Bars
Pubs, bars, and brewers are pledging to continue to help the government tackle covid, but they’re seeking support as the sector recovers. In a speech yesterday, the prime minister confirmed that the maximum number of people who can gather together will reduce...
by Darren | Wednesday, 9 September, 2020 | Business News, Pubs and Bars
The Global Mutual Tenants Association, a group formed by the tenants of the 202 pubs owned by hedge fund Global Mutual, are to march on Whitehall today. They will deliver a letter to small firms minister, Paul Scully, demanding that pressure be put on Global Mutual to...
by Darren | Wednesday, 9 September, 2020 | Beer News, Business News, Pubs and Bars
Pubs and bars in Bolton are to offer a take-away service only for the foreseeable future to help tackle the spread of covid-19. They will also have to close between 10am and 5pm. The measures were introduced by health secretary Matt Hancock (pictured) because of a...
by Darren | Tuesday, 8 September, 2020 | Business News, Pubs and Bars
Trade bodies have revealed that the Eat Out To Help Out Scheme directly benefited the Government to the tune of £250 million, while also saving thousands of jobs in the pub and hospitality sector. Photograph: Unsplash/Kelsey Chance The new data — from the British Beer...
by Darren | Tuesday, 8 September, 2020 | Pubs and Bars
Fuller’s has announced the re-opening of The Trinity, in Borough, London, following an extensive refurbishment. The Trinity can be found next to Borough tube station and is very distinctive with its Tudor façade and striking blue canopy. As well as a completely...
by Darren | Thursday, 3 September, 2020 | Business News, Pubs and Bars
The Pubs Code Adjudicator has launched a factsheet for tied pub tenants about the roles and responsibilities of business development managers (BDMs) and code compliance officers (CCOs). Fiona Dickie (pictured) says it is crucial that tied tenants are aware of the...
by Darren | Wednesday, 2 September, 2020 | Cornwall News, Pubs and Bars
The team behind acclaimed seafood pub The Tolcarne Inn, in Newlyn, launch their second Cornish pub today, refusing to let the best-laid plans be scuppered by covid-19. Ben Tunnicliffe (right) and Matt Smith Chef and restauranteur Ben Tunnicliffe, alongside his head...
by Darren | Saturday, 22 August, 2020 | Beer News, Business News, Pubs and Bars
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) called on the government to repeat its Eat Out to Help Out scheme as quieter trading months approach. The trade association has hailed the scheme, which is set to end after August, as a great success for many of its...
