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‘Good’ but short-term: ‘this is just the start of the journey on the hard road to long-term recovery for our sector,’ the BBPA’s Emma McClarkin said

‘Pragmatic steps’ but far from ‘whatever it takes’

What impact will Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak’s latest Budget have on the pub sector as it navigates the Government’s post-lockdown roadmap?

Lack of support a 'nightmare' for wet-led pubs

Wet-led pub operators have been left disappointed after their calls for focused support went largely unheard by the Chancellor.

Communities can bid for £250k to save local pub

Brits will be able to use a £150m fund to help them take ownership of pubs and other community venues at risk of closure.

• BUDGET LIVE: Chancellor extends furlough and business rates relief in 'make or break' Budget

The Chancellor set out his Budget plans this afternoon, including his plans to extend furlough and rates relief.

Furlough scheme to be extended again until end of September

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will be extended by four months, until the end of September, it will be announced in the Budget later today (Wednesday 3 March)

• LIVE: The Pub Hub – your questions answered

The Morning Advertiser and Heineken have teamed up to answer your questions around current coronavirus legislation, finances, reopening and more.

JDW pumps £1.8m into city site

JD Wetherspoon (JDW) is set to start developing on a Leeds pub, spending £1.8m and creating about 60 jobs in the process.

Operators face skills shortage, Government urged to reopen venues as remote workspaces

In addition to the latest news on furlough and the National Living Wage, this latest jobs round-up looks at a hospitality sector skills shortage and a new petition to allow remote workers to set up a ‘pub office’.

Rent debt remains ‘biggest gap’ in hospitality support

Despite broadly welcoming the provisions set out in the Spring Budget, trade body UKHospitality has flagged that a ‘£2bn millstone’ still faces pub, bar and restaurant operators.

Almost half of JDW estate to reopen for outside trading from 12 April

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon (JDW) will be reopening outdoor areas in almost half (45%) of its pubs from Monday 12 April.

‘No science’ to support mandatory table service

Now that we have sight of the long-awaited roadmap out of lockdown three, it is once again clear that the Government does not understand what a public house is or what it does.

NLW to rise to £8.91 from April

The national living wage (NLW) will be increased by 19p (2.2%) to £8.91 from April, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has announced.

JDW and M&B among pubcos to claim most furlough in December

JD Wetherspoon and Mitchells & Butlers were among the pub companies to claim the most through the furlough scheme in December 2020.

Chancellor confirms furlough continuation with employer contributions from July

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has confirmed the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will be extended until the end of September and employers will be asked to partially pay towards hours worked from the summer.

• LIVE: Operators eye spring reopening after support extended

The Morning Advertiser will bring you the latest news and reaction to lockdown news impacting the pub sector.

Chancellor extends beer, cider, wine and spirits duty freeze

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has announced that planned duty increases on alcoholic drinks have been cancelled.

Site closed every 48 minutes, pub applications almost double, £150m community ownership fund

While new research revealed that on average 30 licensed venues closed per day since December 2019, figures from FindMyPub.com found that pub applications almost doubled during 2020.

Chancellor extends 5% VAT for further six months

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK will not return to a standard 20% VAT rate until April 2022.

Pubs to receive grants of up to £18k

Pubs will be able to access Government grants of up to £18,000 to help them survive until restrictions are eased.

Business rates holiday will now end in June

Pubs will not have to pay any business rates until June this year – an extension of three months, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced in the spring Budget.

Chancellor slammed for 'out of touch' rent remarks

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has vastly under-estimated the rent costs faced by pubs, according to operators who say the Government has not listened to the trade.

MA to celebrate next generation of pub trade leaders for IWD 2021

To celebrate International Women’s Day and raise awareness of the remarkable people we have in the sector, The MA is creating a list of 30 inspiring women under-30 to highlight the next generation of leaders in the pub trade.

Free samples: The Virtual New Products Showcase

Want to get your hands on the hottest new products soon to hit the on-trade? If you’re a pub or bar operator with responsibility over purchasing decisions, then we’d love to hear from you!

Thanks a lot Boris!

With the roadmap to reopening the podcast team give their thoughts to the news, (spoiler,the reaction is not that great) and look at how pubs should be approaching the reopening challenge. They also tackle the tricky subject of insurance with special...

What are the rules around outside trading?

With pubs being able to reopen for outdoor trading only as of 12 April, The Morning Advertiser takes a look at the rules around external structures and pavement licences.