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Official recession: the economy shrank by 20.4% versus the first three months of the year during April, May and June as a result of Covid-19 lockdown measures

UK enters first recession in 11 years

The UK economy has slipped into its first technical recession since 2009 after suffering its biggest slump on record as a knock-on effect of Covid-19 lockdown measures.

Star Pubs & Bars to scale back tapered rent relief

Heineken’s pub arm Star Pubs & Bars has outlined the next phase of its tapered rent relief plan for operators throughout September and October - including a further £4m investment in rental concessions.

Two more pub and bar operators face administration

The Morning Advertiser (MA) understands that London pub operator Out of the Woods Group and Leeds-based bar group APN have both gone into administration.

Where have pubs closed because of coronavirus cases?

Pubs across the country have been cooperating with the NHS Test and Trace scheme with a number closing their doors for a few days following linked Covid-19 cases.

‘I’d never seen another black person running a pub until a couple of years ago’

In light of the Black Lives Matter movement, The Morning Advertiser (MA) asked how well the pub industry reflects the society it serves.

What PPE do pub operators need to provide for staff?

With personal protective equipment (PPE) something operators are now having to take into account when running their reopened pubs, we take a look at what this means for staff.

Tim Martin demands evidence that coronavirus is transmitted in pubs

JD Wetherspoon (JDW) boss Tim Martin has called for scientists to publish evidence of coronavirus transmission in pubs and questioned if it exists.

Coaching Inn Group adds 18th site, Roseacre approaches double figures, pub reopenings outstrip restaurants

Roseacre Pub Company and The Coaching Inn Group provide updates on their growing estates, while CGA figures reveal that pubs are reopening at a quicker rate than restaurants.

Government urged to cover half of unpaid pub rent

A coalition of trade bodies representing landlords and tenants within the pub sector has called on the Government to introduce a grant to help solve a growing rent crisis.

Publican of site linked to 22 Covid-19 cases describes 'deepest regret'

The operator of a pub linked to more than 20 coronavirus cases has shared his regret about being “complacent” with enforcing social distancing guidance on a busy weekend.

More than 10.5m meals claimed on Eat Out to Help Out in first week

Diners have used the Eat Out to Help Out scheme to claim more than 10.5m meals in its first seven days, the Treasury has reported.

Pub praised by authorities for response to potential Covid-19 outbreak

A pub has been praised for voluntarily closing and contacting public health officials after several coronavirus cases were linked to an event it hosted on 2 August.

Top up sick pay for self-isolating workers, campaign urges

Workers who need to self-isolate must receive their full wage, a new campaign has demanded.

Boris Johnson would close pubs before schools in severe local lockdowns

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has labelled getting children back in schools “a moral duty” amid suggestions that he would force the closure of pubs, restaurants and shops ahead of shutting schools in the event of severe local spikes in coronavirus cases.

Petition demanding Government U-Turn on SBR passes 7k signatures in first day

A petition calling on the Government to reverse proposed changes to the Small Brewers Relief (SBR) threshold has received more than 7,000 signatures in 24 hours.

Average price of a pint rises by four times the rate of inflation

The average cost of a pint in the UK has risen by 24p to £3.94 during 2020 – an increase of 6%, or four times the rate of inflation, according to new research.

Councils call for more power to shut pubs flouting Covid-19 guidance

The Local Government Association (LGA) has called for local authorities to be entrusted with extra power to shut pubs and other licensed premises flying in the face of Covid-19 safety guidance.

'Wartime footing’ as business rates appeals soar

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has revealed that almost 145,000 businesses registered to begin the process of challenging their property valuations during April, May and June.

Pub reopenings outstrip restaurants

Pubs are leading the way in hospitality sector reopenings despite only two thirds of licensed premises resuming trade before the end of July.

'Mystery shoppers' to check Covid measures in Manchester pubs

Pubs that are reported to authorities in Greater Manchester for failing to enforce Covid-secure measures will be targeted by ‘mystery shoppers’ to ensure they are protecting public health.

From bombs to beer – AB InBev’s new UK head of on-trade talks pubs

Yes that’s right, from bombs to beer. As it turns out, Budweiser Brewing Group’s (BBG) recently appointed on-trade sales director for the UK and Ireland Ryan Fritsch has an extensive background in bomb defusal, a skill he’s hopefully unlikely to need...