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Pubs asked to get name and number from customers to help Test and Trace

Pubs should record names and phone numbers of all staff and customers in a bid to help prevent the spread of coronavirus as hospitality reopens this weekend (Saturday 4 July).

‘People will be better managed in the pub than anywhere else’

Pubs have reacted to widespread concerns about the public hitting high streets this weekend when venues can reopen (Saturday 4 July).

Pubs split about viability of taking customer contact details

Pub operators are divided on how viable it is to take contact details from customers to help with the NHS Test and Trace service, new research has found.

‘First indicators’ of lockdown’s financial impact on the pub sector

In a new video series, The Morning Advertiser's (MA) editor Ed Bedington hosts a chat with a leading pub industry figure to find out what’s grabbed their attention from the week’s headlines.

M&B posts £121m loss as it prepares to reopen more than 1,500 sites

All Bar One owner Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has reported a £121m pre-tax loss for the six months to 11 April as it readies 90% of its sites for post-lockdown trade in July.

Shepherd Neame banks £25m ahead of July restart

Kent-based brewer and pub operator Shepherd Neame has agreed a £25m borrowing facility through the Government’s Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS).

‘Time to support pubs in localised lockdowns’

The director of a Leicester-based pub group has described the “extremely challenging” process of cancelling plans to reopen sites and said the Government should help businesses in his predicament.

Seven options to help pubs collect track and trace data

With pubs given the go ahead to open their doors, one of the key issues around reopening is about collecting and storing customer data to enable tracking and tracing.

Hall & Woodhouse will keep two-metre distancing for reopening

Brewer and operator Hall & Woodhouse has revealed details of its phased reopening plans including two-metre distanced tables, bookings of no more than six people and guests booking 90-minute periods.

Indoor sport at pubs not in the spirit of Covid-secure guidance

Pubs should discourage customers from playing games such as pool or darts when they reopen from 4 July in accordance with the Government’s guidelines on how to limit the potential spread of Covid-19.

Pubs can reopen from 6am if licence permits early start

The Government has announced that pubs cannot reopen when the clock strikes midnight on Saturday 4 July and must instead wait until 6am at the earliest.

Revolution Bars to kick off phased reopening on 6 July

Revolution Bars Group has outlined plans to gradually reopen its 74-site stable post-lockdown with measures such as cashless payments and mobile ordering in place.

Forecasting the right time to reopen a pub

While pubs, restaurants and cafés are permitted to reopen from 4 July, some may be forced to stay closed rather than resume trading straight away for financial reasons.

GBPA winner 'vulnerable' after live performance ban

The Government must act to save live entertainment venues from being lost forever, according to a Great British Pub Award winner.

Fuller’s to reopen more than 170 managed pubs in July

Pub and hotel operator Fuller, Smith & Turner has revealed that 27 of its sites will reopen on 4 July as the company begins the gradual resumption of trade across its estate.

Welsh pubs left in the dark over inside reopening

Welsh pubs have been told they can open outdoors from 13 July but still do not have a reopening date for indoor service, which operators say has left them in the dark.

Data protection warning for pubs taking customer details

Pubs need to be careful when taking customer details upon reopening under Government guidance to ensure they don’t fall foul of data protection laws, experts have urged.

Cautious approach for pub opening

With just one day to go until pubs are able to start opening their doors, the race is on to get ready and compliant with the Government guidelines.

Coca-Cola pledges pub support in the months ahead

The UK’s largest producer of soft drinks for the pub and bar sector Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has outlined its intentions to bolster its UK on-trade support including free stock for outlets, bigger wholesale offers, as well as operational support...

What cellar management tips can help reopened pubs save money?

With Britain’s pub and bar industry still riding out the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s natural that operators and bar managers will be looking at ways to operate as efficiently as possible when they open again.

Red Oak Taverns secures £2.6m Covid-19 standby facility

Nationwide pub operator Red Oak Taverns has received a £2.6m Covid-19 funding boost through the Government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).

To open, or not to open…

Not all pubs will be flinging their doors open on Saturday 4 July, with many choosing to wait and see how the public reacts to the new situation.

SIBA announces posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award for Roger Ryman

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has announced the posthumous award of a Silver Tankard Lifetime Achievement Award to former St Austell brewing director Roger Ryman for his services to the industry.

BT Sport to remain free for pubs throughout July

BT Sport has announced that it will remain free for pubs and clubs until August – meaning partners will have free access to what remains of the broadcaster’s Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup coverage this season.

Taste test: Fourpure ‘No Passport Required’ beers

Fourpure has launches a series of six beers to take drinkers on a ‘no passport required’ journey, featuring a gose, a SIPA, two sours, a DIPA and a coffee stout.

It’s all about the customers!

With pubs gearing up for independence day from next Saturday (4 July), The Morning Advertiser spoke to a group of operators to find out what it was they were most looking forward to when it comes to the industry getting back up and running.

No cap on numbers for pubs

Pubs do not have to cap their numbers to 30 people, The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial strategy (BEIS) has confirmed to The Morning Advertiser (MA).

Shepherd Neame to rename Black Boy pub after moniker deemed ‘not potentially welcoming’

Kent-based brewer and pub operator Shepherd Neame has confirmed that it will rename one of its pubs amid fears that it could be considered "unwelcoming" by customers.

Advice: what beer and how much should you stock for reopening?

Fish and chips, cake and custard, gin and tonic - one would not be the same without the other and the same is certainly said for beer and pubs.

Pubs exempt from new change of use planning reform rules

Pubs are not included in new planning regulations which aim to make the change of use of buildings easier.

Blow for Leicester pubs as local lockdown halts reopenings

Pubs in Leicester will have to wait at least another two weeks before reopening after the Government ordered the city to tackle a surge in Covid-19 cases.

Pub closures ‘stabilise’ despite Covid-19 shutdown

The latest figures on pub closures have revealed that the number of pubs in England and Wales calling final orders in the first half of 2020 remained flat year-on-year, despite the enforced closure in March.

1m employees expected to return to work in July

Almost 1m hospitality workers are expected to return to their jobs as 60% of venues prepare to reopen before the end of July, new research has found.

How are the world's reopened pubs and bars collecting customer data?

The Government's document outlining how UK pubs, bars and restaurants will reopen from July was notable for how many times it used the word 'should' rather than 'must' – especially on the subject of customer data collection.

Regional operator readies for staggered reopening

East-Anglian pub operator Chestnut has used a survey of pubgoers to formulate a reopening strategy revolving around limited numbers and a focus on outdoor seating.

Red tape slashed to simplify outdoor service for pubs

The Government has introduced simpler licensing processes for outdoor seating for pubs in a bid to make it easier for people to safely eat and drink outside and in turn, help operators bounce back from the coronavirus lockdown amid reopening.

Big challenges for small operators

While the news that distancing measures were being relaxed from 2m to 1m is being celebrated, for some operators, even 1m is going to be a challenge.

'We will be working extra hard' - how will pubs keep customers safe?

Marquees, divider screens and contactless sanitiser dispensers are just some of the safety measures pubs are introducing to keep customers safe.

Track and trace without the hassle

As we look forward to welcoming back our guests, are you ready to track everyone who visits you?

How to sell spirits post-lockdown

What will customers want when the pub trade reopens is the million-pound question operators across the UK are likely to be asking as they prepare their sites for the first influx of socially distanced punters. And following a steady uptick in sales over...