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Safe space: 'wet-led pubs, those beating hearts of the communities they serve, are being disproportionately hammered by arbitrary Government decisions which smack of temperance and abstinence'

Government needs to wake up and stop pointing the finger at pubs

The howls of anger continue to grow from a hospitality industry that continues to feel victimised and targeted by political leaders who refuse to justify their arguments with science.

Christmas bubble plan ‘makes mockery’ of trade

The Government’s proposed plans to ease restrictions and allow people to form a “Christmas bubble” makes a mockery of the additional measures on pubs, one trade body has stated.

• LIVE: 'Staggering lack of action to save pubs'

The Morning Advertiser (MA) will bring you the latest news and reactions on its live blog, during the second national lockdown in England.

Chancellor 'ignores' cries for business rates help as NLW rises

Chancellor Rishi Sunak warned the country’s "economic emergency has only just begun” as he outlined Government spending for the year ahead.

'Not sure I'll sleep tonight' ahead of tier announcement

Pub operators have described nerves and a sense of hopelessness ahead of finding out which coronavirus rules their areas will be subject to.

What do pubs need to know for reopening in December?

Pubs can reopen after the second national lockdown restrictions are eased next month (December) but will have to adhere to rules upon opening the doors once again

Christmas planning in a pandemic

In this week's episode of the Lock In podcast, Ed Bedington, Heath Ball and James Cuthbertson talk about Christmas, what can we expect to get out of a Christmas with restrictions, and where they see things heading. Tune in for a listen the latest...

Curfew extension 'meaningless' alongside tougher rules

Publicans have dubbed an extended curfew time as a “distraction” and said it will do little to help revenues amid tougher restrictions elsewhere.

Portobello Brewery acquires 13 Antic sites, Hackney Brewery launches brewery and taproom crowdfund

In addition to news of the revival of dormant pubs in Cambridgeshire and Herefordshire, Portobello Brewery, Hackney Brewery and Rosewell Estates have provided updates on the future of their trading estates.

New tiered rules ‘killing Christmas and beyond’ for trade

The new restrictions on how pubs can operate in the tiered system once lockdown is eased will mean closures and further job losses, a trade body has said.

New tier two and three rules ‘to cost wet-led pubs £1.5bn’

Wet-led pubs placed in the two highest tiers of the new restrictions once lockdown is eased will collectively lose £1.5bn in turnover, it has been estimated.

11pm curfew and new tiers confirmed

Pubs will face a raft of new rules including an 11pm curfew and a change in local tiered restrictions when lockdown is eased, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced today (Monday 23 November).

Stop 'scapegoating' pubs and produce evidence, CAMRA urges

The Government has once again faced calls to produce the evidence underpinning its stringent lockdown restrictions on pubs.

'Shambolic' – anticipated measures set to hit hospitality hardest

The trade has slammed the Government for the possible measures it is set to impose, once national lockdown restrictions are lifted next month (December).

Christmas pub parties 'never going to happen'

Operators have said they are gearing up for a very different Christmas this year, as they wait to see what will be permitted for the festive period.

One-in-ten Brits have already made post-lockdown pub, bar or restaurant bookings

A number of optimistic pubgoers have already made reservations to return to their local over the festive period, according to new research.

Foodies’ Favourite Award launched by Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs

Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs has launched its first award voted for by consumers in a bid to showcase more of the UK’s deserving gastropubs.

Covid-19 to hit foodservice sector for more than £44bn

Consumer spend in restaurants and other food-led outlets is forecast to plummet by 57.8% year-on-year as part of a near £200bn drop in spend during 2020.

Saving Britain’s Pubs episode 2: Kerridge quizzes Punch boss and coronavirus hits

In the latest episode of Saving Britain’s Pubs with Tom Kerridge, viewers saw the celebrity chef question Punch boss Clive Chesser and saw the first effects of coronavirus on the trade.

Coronavirus wipes £14bn off pub market value

Lumina Intelligence UK Pub Market Report 2020 found this year, the pub market is set to be worth £9bn with the impact of the pandemic wiping 61% (£14bn) off its value.

Operators split about December reopening

Confidence in the sector about reopening in December was split in the latest edition of a trade survey.

Job Retention Bonus removal ‘creates £2.1bn black hole’

Removing the Job Retention Bonus means the hospitality sector is missing out on £2.1bn, a trade body has warned Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak.

Around 4,000 hospitality businesses face EOTHO fraud checks

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is to begin compliance checks on Eat Out to Help Out (EOTHO) payments at approximately 4,000 hospitality businesses as it looks to recoup funds paid in error.

Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs 2021 – deadline EXTENDED

The Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs 2021 list and awards are now open for votes and entries, and this year we’ll be celebrating 100 outstanding food-led pubs.