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Changing focus: supermarket demand has increased after the closure of pubs and restaurants

Can you get another job if you have been furloughed?

While it is hoped that workers across the hospitality sector will be able to return to their jobs within a few months, The Morning Advertiser has taken a look at what options there are for pub staff who have been furloughed.

Pub property market to see ‘very quick bounce back’ after coronavirus

Property experts from Davey Co and Colliers International expect the market for pub sector bricks and mortar to make a speedy recovery from Covid-19.

How to deter crime at your closed site

It’s a daunting prospect to work out how you can reinforce your security defences during an already uncertain and vulnerable time.

Licensees can claim duty credit on wasted beer

Operators can claim credit for ullage on unsold beer, which could potentially save pubs “a fortune”, it is understood.

Daily bulletin - Wednesday 1 April

The Morning Advertiser editor Ed Bedington delivers a rundown of the latest news for pubs regarding coronavirus including the an update on pub companies cancelling rent and the impact of shut down on the pub property market.

Pubs warned lock-ins illegal

Pubs have been warned that it is illegal to host lock-ins under the Government’s social distancing measures and they could risk their licence being revoked.

Lloyds won’t ask for personal guarantees regardless of loan amount

Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking has said it will not ask for personal guarantees for any new lending it approves during the period of the Government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).

How to launch a 'drinks to go' offer

With Britain in lockdown, delivery services have become a survival kit for pubs during the coronavirus storm. But while it’s one element to focus on food, how can operators ensure the best ‘drinks to go’ offer for their loyal customers?

Loan red tape standing in the way of pub security

Businesses looking to borrow less than £250,000 under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) will now not be asked for personal guarantees but operators are still having to jump through hoops to access the funds.

Coronavirus and sport: what's the latest on the break in play?

With fixtures kicked into touch by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, we round up the latest news on the sporting world’s time out

Music licensing company suspends payment for closure period

UK music licensing company PPL PRS has said it will not charge customers for their music usage during their closure period and will adapt its payment policies.

Tips on operating during the pandemic

In light of the coronavirus legislation now in force, here are some tips to help you navigate through these challenging times.

Dipping into tax funds ‘only option’ for many self-employed

A financial expert has said many self-employed publicans will have no option but to use the funds saved for tax to pay immediate bills after Chancellor Rishi Sunak revealed his plans to help self employed people last night (Thursday 26 March), set to...

• LIVE: Positives – GBPA winner makes music video reminding children to wash their hands

With the news that pubs have been ordered to close by the Government during the Covid-19 pandemic and people must stay at home, many in the on-trade still want to do what they can for their customers and communities. Here, we show you what operators are...

• LIVE – Experts answer your on-trade questions

Have you got a question about your on-trade business that you can’t find an answer for even though you’ve searched online and listened to Boris’s daily updates? Perhaps The Morning Advertiser can help.

BrewDog co-founders forgo 2020 salary

Scottish brewer and operator BrewDog co-founders James Watt and Martin Dickie will be sacrificing their salary for 2020 in a bid to protect jobs at the business amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Palmers Brewery gives retrospective rent reduction

South-west-based operator Palmers Brewery has given its licensees a retrospective rent reduction of 50% for the month of March, before Covid-19 hit the industry, along with no rent payable for April.

Things to know about the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

The Government has set out more details around its job retention scheme, which was announced by the Chancellor, to help businesses that have been severely affected by coronavirus.

Self-employed can receive up to 80% of average profits from June

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has outlined the Government’s plans for self-employed people, with a taxable grant that will cover 80% of individual’s earnings and begin in June.

Campaign stops £2m of food going to waste

Wholesalers and other food bodies have joined forces to prevent produce such as cheese, milk, fruits and meat from going to landfill now the hospitality sector has been shut down.

Does your insurance cover you for coronavirus?

With many insurance companies claiming the protection operators took out is unlikely to be valid for a business interruption such as coronavirus, Cornerstone Barristers’ Philip Kolvin looks at whether you are covered or not.

Shepherd Neame puts 85% of workforce on stand-by

Brewer and pub operator Shepherd Neame has announced its plans for staff payment, which includes asking 85% of its employees to not work and a temporary salary reduction for higher paid staff who are still working.

St Austell makes no redundancies

South-west-based St Austell Brewery has announced its plans for a temporary staffing structure including not making a single redundancy amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

PODCAST: Why one pub stayed open and one shut during the coronavirus outbreak

Two operators talk about the realities of operating or closing their pubs during the coronavirus pandemic in a special edition of The MA Podcast, which looks at the state of the on-trade amid the chaos.

Growing support for #UnitedWeStand campaign

As pressure continues to mount on the challenged hospitality sector, the organisers behind industry campaign United We Stand are delighted to announce soft drinks giant Britvic as the latest supplier to back the cause.

Finance expert’s fears over coronavirus loan scheme

A business finance specialist believes the Government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) may be making the same mistakes that a previous scheme did when it was launched a decade ago during the financial crisis of 2009.

Care for draught lines vital when forced to shut cellar

Experts have issued advice on how best to close down the cellar with tips on keg, cask and postmix drinks as well as what to do when it is time to reopen again.

Pubs can still operate food and drinks takeaway and delivery services

Pubs will still be able to offer food and drinks (including alcohol, subject to licensing conditions) delivery and takeaways while closed to the public, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has confirmed to The Morning Advertiser.