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Government announcement: pubs can return to indoor service from Monday 17 May, with restrictions such as table service in place (image: Getty/Drazen Zigic)

Indoor reopening confirmation ‘psychological rather than economical’

The announcement from Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday (Monday 10 May), confirming pubs can reopen inside from next week has been welcomed alongside calls for restrictions to be lifted in June.

Pubs given green light to reopen indoors

Pubs will be able to reopen in England from next week for indoor trade, it has been confirmed by the Prime Minister.

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Get Ready to Reopen with Rock and Roll Bingo

We get locked down, but we Get Up Again! Pubs can get the party started when they reopen in May by making the most of a free month of the popular Rock and Roll Bingo game, guaranteed to get customers’ toes tapping and the tills ringing.

Operators furious after PM pictured inside a pub

Pub bosses have said images of the Prime Minister posing for a picture maskless inside a pub has 'disregarded' the sector's struggles.

• LIVE: NTIA boss calls hugging message 'bizarre and illogical'

Coronavirus latest: the late night sector said it has been unfairly targeted after guidance on close contact between family and friends is to be relaxed.

Chancellor asked to step in with support if restrictions continue

UKHospitality (UKH) boss Kate Nicholls has written to the Chancellor asking for more financial support to help pubs rebuild as pandemic restrictions are eased.

Free Heineken SmartDispense up for grabs

Heineken is giving twelve lucky operators the chance to win with SmartDispense over the next 12 months, inclusive of three years free services and line cleaning as well as additional staff training benefits and access to the Heineken Buying Club – all...

Pub outbreak numbers reveal restriction scandal

One hundred and seven. Read that again - 107. That is the total number of outbreaks in pub settings between June 2020 and February 2021 - a statistic that has been the bedrock on which this Government has built its campaign of hostility towards a trade...

City Pub Group ‘significantly improved over the past year’ despite 57% revenue drop

Despite pandemic restrictions hitting its revenue for £34.2m in the 52 weeks ended 27 December 2020, City Pub Group is in an ‘excellent position’ as the country reopens according to its executive chairman.

Easing of travel rules ‘welcome first step on path out of pandemic’

The Government’s announcement relaxing the rules around international travel has been welcomed by one trade body.

Cocktails 'vital part' of on-trade sales mix

On day two of Spirits Week, brought to you by Diageo, CGA’s Tom Quinn serves up some key stats about the spirit and cocktail categories and runs through the recipe for spirits success.

‘Pubs part of the problem’ mindset needs serious reassessment

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with the award-winning operator of the Lion in Treorchy to reflect on some of the week's biggest headlines.

Key drink trends for summer 2021: Premium pours, gin growth and independent brands

With the help of experts from across the on-trade, The Morning Advertiser and premium drinks brand Fentimans have poured over a handful of trends worth watching as the parched public return to pubs and bars.

Can't get the staff, literally...

One of the key challenges of reopening has been on the staffing front, from re-energising long furloughed team members, through to recruiting replacements and training teams back up to speed. The Lock In podcast team take a deep dive into those issues,...