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Price hikes: operators are reporting 'absolutely petrifying' energy bills (image: Getty/malamus-UK)

Energy prices should be next PM’s priority

The new Prime Minister should make energy prices their first priority when they come into office, a poll from The Morning Advertiser revealed.

Government needs to act on energy challenge for pub sector

Action needed now on energy crisis

In the 1920s there were pictures of German consumers wheeling barrows full of cash to pay for a loaf of bread.

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Star Pubs & Bars offers advice on staff recruitment and retention

Staff recruitment and retention are two of the biggest issues facing the on trade now, with turnover high and many staff vacancies available within the sector.

Looking ahead: CGA director for hospitality operators and food EMEA Karl Chessell predicted further churn of opening and closures over the second half of the year (image: Getty/shank_ali)

Almost 1,000 closures in second quarter of 2022

While there were nearly 1,000 closures of licensed premises over the second quarter of this year, almost the same number opened as other businesses took their place.

Action call: visitors have been urged to register for the events now (image: Getty/10'000 Hours)

Registration open for industry trade shows

The Big Hospitality Expo and Low2NoBev are both now open for guests to register for entry now.

Looming recession: pubs between rock and hard place as inflations exceeds 10% while consumer spending plummets (Credit: Getty/Charday Penn)

No sign of 'let up' as inflation exceeds 10%

Pubs are stuck between a “rock and a hard place” as inflation and energy costs has continued to soar while consumer spend and confidence plummets, according to trade bodies across the sector.

Advice given: HIT Training boss Jill Whittaker outlines offering retraining or upskilling opportunities for over 50s can help foster a skilled and diverse team

No limit: why apprenticeships work at any age

HIT Training managing director Jill Whittaker explores the value of apprenticeships for the over-50s.

Alternative career path: Greene King survey reveals one in five A-level graduate would opt for apprenticeship instead

1 in 5 graduates prefer apprenticeships

Operator and brewer Greene King has announced its plans to take on 5,000 new apprentices by 2025 as one in five Brits (20%) stated they would consider an apprenticeship over A-levels given the chance again, according to research conducted by the pub company.

Info provided: Poppleston Allen outlines the Licensing Act 2003 (image: Getty/SolStock)

Minor or major – it makes a difference

Those with a long licensing memory will recall the years between November 2005 (when the Licensing Act 2003 first had effect) and June 2009.

Insect repellent: avoiding having bright colours in your garden is one tip to deter wasps from buzzing around your customers (image: Getty/marcophotos)

9 ways pubs can ward off wasps

With summer well under way and the warm weather bringing out all creatures great and small, we’ve put together a few tips on how operators and deter wasps from buzzing around their customers in the garden.

Official data: wages have risen since January but lag behind the current rate of inflation, according to figures from the Office of National Statistics (image: Getty/KanawatTH)

Staff wages rise by 6.4% since January

The average monthly wage of a hospitality worker has increased by 6.4% since the beginning of 2022, official figures have shown.

Celebration time: Diane Crathern (pictured with the pub's assistant manager Joe) was given a commemorative plaque to mark the occasion

Operator celebrates 4 decades at town pub

The licensee of a Surrey-based pub is celebrating her 40th anniversary at the site this month (August).

Camden relaunches Strawberry Hells Forever

This week's round up includes a fruity re-launch from Camden Town Brewery, two new whisky's, new tea powder from Bird & Blend Tea Co, and three new serves from Liberation Cocktails.

Guest beer right: SIBA wants tied tenants to have the right to stock one local beer even if tied (credit: Getty/miodrag ignjatovic)

SIBA: tied tenants should have right to sell a local beer

UK pub licensees should have the right to serve at least one beer from a small, local brewery even if tied by their pubco, according to the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA).

Raise a glass: St Austell Brewery puts Cornwall on the map at World Beer Awards

St Austell Brewery scores big win at World Beer Awards

St Austell Brewery has put Cornwall on the world stage after four of its beers took home medals at this year’s World Beer Awards, including a gold for Big Job double IPA.

Closure risk: two fifths of night-time firms surveyed were 'unsure' their businesses would survive the next 12 months (image: Getty/Flashpop)

Rocketing inflation puts 1 in 5 firms at risk

With inflation hitting more than 10%, 20.2% of night-time economy companies have stated they are losing money.

Tackling loneliness: A Norfolk pub has launched a café to bring people together

Village pub launches café to tackle loneliness

The Blue Bell in Stoke Ferry, Norfolk has opened a community café which helps combat loneliness through providing a place for locals to socialise.

Capital gained: Nightcap founder and CEO Sarah Willingham (credit: Nicky Johnston)

Nightcap secures £10m funding for expansion

Multiple operator Nightcap is set to continue its expansion after securing £10m funding from HSBC UK.

Cashflow concerns: 98% of operators worried about their cashflow (Credit: Getty/Igor Vershinsky)

Most operators reporting cashflow worries

More than half (58%) of operators expect overall costs to further increase this year with 98% having reported cashflow concerns, a new survey by international business payments firm, Equals Money, has revealed.

Job vacancies: British Beer & Pub Association boss Emma McClarkin called on the Government to make it easier to recruit and retain staff (image: Getty/skynesher)

Vacancies up more than a third on 2021

Job vacancies in the hospitality sector have risen by 44,000 (34%) compared to last year despite a small fall over the past three months, according to official figures.

Business plan: Atelier c/o Robert Wood will be co-run by Wood and his fiancée Kyndra Vorster and is supported ‘behind the scenes’ by Alex Claridge

Robert Wood to launch ambitious cocktail bar in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter

High-profile bartender Robert Wood will open an ambitious cocktail bar in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter next month that will offer cocktail 'tasting menus' of up to seven courses.

Growing business: the Three Tuns in Biddenham, Bedfordshire takes Black Diamond Pub Company's estate with Greene King Pub Partners to three

Multiple operator takes third site in 12 months with GK

Food-led pub group Black Diamond Pub Company has added its third site with Greene King Pub Partners.

Alfresco dining and drinking: Roché awnings have resulted in increased covers at the Junction Bar, Chesterfield

Increase revenue made from outdoor space this winter

Summer 2022 has been the summer of sport. With Wimbledon, The Open, the Women’s Euros and the Commonwealth Games, UK sports fans have enjoyed a competition-filled season. But it’s not over yet.

Behaviour change: the City of London has been particularly hard hit by people working form home (image: Getty/Gary Yeowell)

1 in 7 licensed venues lost in capital centre

Licensed premises in the City of London have seen a net decline of 14% since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, new research has found.

Government decision: the result of the leadership contest is set to be announced in September (image: Getty/RichVintage)

What should the new PM make a priority?

With Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak fighting it out to become the next Conservative Party leader, we want to know what you think should be a priority for the next PM to concentrate on to help to the sector.