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Nightclubs reopening: the Chancellor has been urged to introduce further support for struggling nightclub businesses

'Clubs need support to survive until summer'

The late-night sector has urged the Chancellor for additional financial support to ensure nightclubs are still in business by the time they are allowed to reopen.

• LIVE: Up to 50% of operators could reopen outside in April

The Morning Advertiser will bring you the latest updates and reaction to the Government's roadmap out of lockdown.

Extend commercial eviction ban until July, campaign urges

A campaign for a three-month extension of the commercial eviction moratorium and flexibility on rent repayments, has been launched.

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.

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...

BrewDog reveals 42-site pipeline, operators ‘reluctant to sell’

This latest pub property news round-up includes more information on BrewDog’s expansion plans and a market update from leisure property specialist Fleurets.

1 in 10 operators won’t survive if Budget doesn’t extend support

Some 9% of business leaders expect their companies not to continue if Chancellor Rishi Sunak does not announce further support in the Budget next week (Wednesday 3 March), according to research.

3 in 5 pubs unlikely to reopen in April

Three in five pubs across the UK will remain closed when outdoor service only is permitted from 12 April, a trade body has said.

Pub of the Future: How technology can save your business money

Technology for pubs has advanced light-years in recent time, but arguably pubs themselves haven’t taken up much of the new tech. That's all changing though, so read on to find out what's new and how the right tech can benefit your business....

Government to launch review into vaccine passports for entry into pubs

The Government is set to conduct a review into the possibility of using of vaccine passports for entry into pubs.

The A to Z of pub cider

A strong cider offer should be the apple of any pub operator’s eye as the on-trade looks towards the resumption of trade in time for summer.

What you need to know about reopening after the third lockdown

The reopening of hospitality will be permitted after the third lockdown this spring with varying restrictions in place.

Scottish pubs left with ‘more questions than answers’ on reopening

Scottish pub operators and trade groups have said they still feel left in the dark by the Scottish Government’s announcement about when pubs can be expected to reopen.

Roadmap reaction: 'I can't say I'm jumping for joy'

Operators have shared their mixed reactions to news of a phased reopening of pubs with The Morning Advertiser, with one describing the Government's roadmap as a "huge blow."

Pubs will reopen outdoors first with full reopening from 17 May, PM declares

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed pubs will be permitted to reopen outdoors from 12 April and indoors from 17 May, at the very earliest.

More than a third of hospitality firms plan recruitment drive

Some 36% of hospitality employers intend to recruit new staff in the next three months, according to new research.

PM expected to announce reopening date today

The Prime Minister is set to reveal his plans for a roadmap out of the third lockdown later today (Monday 22 February) with a focus on “outdoor activities”.

'Opening up too early risks ruining pub experience'

I'm very concerned about the headlines this weekend that big property companies such as JD Wetherspoon and Young's are pushing the conversation towards opening up the industry before that would be viable.

Chancellor blasted for ‘out of touch’ chat with Gordon Ramsay

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has been lambasted on social media for his ‘In Conversation’ series with TV chef Gordon Ramsay.

MRO process ‘better than it was’ but far from perfect

The pubs code was introduced to ensure that tied tenants of the biggest pub companies get treated fairly and are no worse off than if they were free of tie.

$Hospitality impact: beer sales in the on-trade plummeted over the course of 2020, with pubs only allowed to open for a fraction of the year$