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State says: transport secretary Grant Shapps has stated the Government is not planning to introduce vaccine passports for pubs (image: Getty/okeyphotos)

‘No plans for vaccine passports in pubs’ says transport secretary

The Government is not looking to introduce vaccine passports in pubs, secretary for transport Grant Shapps has said.

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The Morning Advertiser will keep you up to date with the latest news from the sector.

One-in-five hospitality workers still furloughed

Some 19% of employees in the hospitality sector were on furlough at the end of June 2021, official figures have revealed.

Hospitality suffered £100bn in lost sales during coronavirus crisis

The sector has lost £100.2bn in sales compared to pre-pandemic levels amid the Covid-19 crisis, new research has revealed.

Over 200 pubs in Scotland could reopen for the first time since Covid-19 pandemic

More than 200 pubs in Scotland could reopen for the first time on 9 August, if restrictions are lifted enabling pubs to trade viably again, the Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA) has said.

Recruitment continues to be top challenge for 2021

The majority of operators have highlighted staffing issues as the number one issues over the next six months, a report has found.

Shepherd Neame ‘back on path to recovery’

Kent-based brewer and pub group Shepherd Neame has reported near pre-pandemic levels of trading since reopening.

Legal Q&A: Gov guidance confusion and hot food sales

The latest legal Q&A with specialists Poppleston Allen tackles confusion over Government guidance alongside the sale of hot food rules.

New openings for Brucan Pubs, The Blind Rabbit and Lunar Pub Company

The latest pub property news includes updates from Brucan Pubs, The Blind Rabbit, Lunar Pub Company, and a new retro arcade bar for Edinburgh as well as wildlife zone for Cornwall pub.

2021 Great British Pub Awards finalists revealed

Following two rounds of rigorous judging, this year’s shortlist for the industry’s ‘pub Oscars’ - the Great British Pub Awards – has been announced.

Pingdemic fuels no-show excuses and wine woes

The Morning Advertiser’s Ed Bedington and Frisco Group managing director Heath Ball reflect on the week’s headlines and how the pingdemic is ratcheting up and fuelling no shows.

Government recognises pubs for uniting communities

The Government has recognised the role of pubs as crucial in helping local communities and supporting well-being.

Hospitality qualifications to be included in Lifetime Skills Guarantee

Trade bodies have welcomed the announcement of catering and hospitality qualifications are set to be featured as part of the Lifetime Skills Guarantee.

Trade war with US could mean pubs face wine supply issues

Pubs could be facing wine supply issues if a 25% tariff on all wine imports from the US is implemented, a leading wine group has warned.

Mitchells & Butlers: Trading has been 'volatile'

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B), the operator of managed restaurants and pubs including Harvester, Toby Carvery and Nicholson's, has revealed sales have been “volatile” since full reopening on Monday 17 May.

When does financial support for pubs end?

During the coronavirus pandemic, many licensees have been able to utilise various different schemes to help with finances.

Marston’s: Trading has been ‘better than our expectations’

Pub group Marston’s has revealed that trading since the relaxation on Monday 17 May has been “better than expectations”.

Gov threatened with legal action about mandatory Covid passports

A group of trade experts have joined forces to warn the Government of legal action over compulsory vaccine passports from September for clubs, as planned.

Drinks sampled at The MA’s latest New Products Showcase

The latest Morning Advertiser New Products Showcase saw a virtual tasting session on a range of top new product launches.

Gov appoints hospitality sector ambassador as it vows to 'focus on improving the lives of the disabled'

The Government has appointed UKHospitality (UKH) CEO Kate Nicholls as the hospitality sector's Disability Ambassador.

BrewDog loses battle to use the name ‘Tiger Strike’

BrewDog has lost the battle to use the name ‘Tiger Strike’ on its spirits after a ruling by the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO).

Mark Davies resigns as NewRiver CFO but remains CEO of Hawthorn

Current boss of Hawthorn Mark Davies will relinquish his position of parent company NewRiver’s chief financial officer (CFO) with immediate effect but will remain head of the pub business.

Robinsons paid more in tax in 2020 than it received in Government support

Robinsons, the Stockport based brewer and pub company, has revealed it paid more in tax to the Government in 2020 than it received in pandemic support.

Toolkit launched to help pubs aim for net zero emissions

Pubs are being urged to step up and help cut their carbon emissions with the launch of a new initiative aimed at hospitality.

Admiral acquires Hawthorn for £222.3m

Hawthorn, the Community Pub Company has been sold to Admiral Taverns for an expected gross aggregate cash consideration of about £222.3m, taking the latter’s estate to more than 1,600 sites.

UKH calls for more ‘pragmatic solution’ to Covid-19 staff isolation crisis

Trade association UKHospitality (UKH) has called for the Government to offer a ‘pragmatic solution’ to help the sector tackle the issues around self-isolation.