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Is it a matter of time? The wearing of face coverings in pubs has not been enforced (credit: Getty/monkeybusinessimages)

Concern over new variant as face masks ruled out at pubs

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has voiced concern over the new Covid variant Omicron but has welcomed the Government's decision to not ‘mitigate against hospitality’ by preventing enforced use of face masks.

JDW signs 20-year deal with Budweiser, ends 41 years with Heineken UK

JD Wetherspoon (JDW) will end its 41-year association with Heineken UK after announcing a new 20-year supply partnership with Budweiser Brewing Group that will begin on 15 December – it has also signed deals with other industry heavyweights.

The Drinks List – top brands to stock in 2022

This year’s Drinks List has been impacted by the fact the on-trade sector was either in lockdown or operating under restrictions from October 2020 to July 2021, which was a longer period than when the results was previously compiled.

Staffing levels 'still down 18% against 2019'

For the first time since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, all sectors within hospitality saw staff headcount increase in October, compared to last year, but staffing levels were still down 18% in comparison to the same period two years ago.

The lock-in that’s lasted three night

Customers trapped in the Tan Hill Inn in the Yorkshire Dales after heavy snowfalls have been locked in for three nights now.

‘You don’t have to always be on cloud nine’- industry speaks out on mental health

Hospitality industry workers and industry bodies have advised on how operators can help staff struggling with their mental health.

‘Ask for Angela’ feature launched within Zapaygo app

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has partnered with Zapaygo to launch an ‘Ask for Angela’ safeguarding feature within its order and pay app across participating venues.

Gastropub the Gunton Arms named one of the Top 50 Boutique Hotels in the country

A panel of industry experts have named the best spots for luxury staycations across the UK with The Newt in Somerset named as the number one in this prestigious, inaugural list.

Majority of publicans would hire under 18s, snap poll finds

Results from a recent Morning Advertiser (MA) poll have revealed 70% of publicans would consider hiring under 18s in their pubs.

Fire 'reduces Top 50 Gastropub to ashes'

Emergency services were called to battle a fire at an Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub in North Yorkshire last night and are still tackling it this morning.

Why are London bars giving out free drinks?

Bars across London are giving away free drinks in a bid to increase footfall through drawing in customers who wouldn’t otherwise visit the pub.

Brooklyn Brewery's Stonewall Inn IPA launches in UK, Black Sheep Brewery re-releases festive favourites

Beers have taken over the latest new product launches such as Brooklyn Brewery's Stonewall Inn IPA, Blitzen and Snowflake from Black Sheep Brewery and Vocation's five stouts variants. But a chilli bacon vodka and healthy mixer range may tempt...

Hospitality vacancies are set to hit a record high this Christmas

Job vacancies in the hospitality sector have been forecasted to increase by 75,000 this December, in comparison to 2019.

Trade bodies join forces to tackle drink spiking

Four hospitality trade associations have teamed up in a bid to ensure customer safety amid increasing concerns about drink spiking in UK venues.

BII Licensee of the Year 2021 winner is crowned

The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has crowned Jason and Chris Black from the Pityme Inn in Wadebridge, north Cornwall, as its Licensee of the Year 2021.

Woman at Night Taskforce to address issues facing women at work in 'milestone' moment

A Women at Night Taskforce will address issues facing women in the leisure, music and entertainment industries after a report published today revealed the gendered discrimination women faced at work.

2016 Great British Pub of the Year sold to Young’s

The overall Great British Pub Awards winner from 2016 has been acquired by Young’s, which was advised by Fleurets, for an undisclosed sum.

Greene King wins award for diversity and inclusion work

Pub operator and brewery Greene King has won an award in recognition of its work to promote diversity and inclusion.

M&B records sales growth in past eight weeks after losses in financial year

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has recorded like-for-like sales growth of 2.7% in the past eight weeks versus 2019 since the end of its financial year, during which its like-for-likes dropped by 9.6%, impacted by Covid-related restrictions.

The podcast is back! The Lock In returns for series two...

The popular Lock In podcast makes a return for it's second season and to kick things off, the podcast team, Ed Bedington, Heath Ball and James Cuthbertson take a look at what's been happening while they've been off air, from government...

Average cost of pub meals rises by 15p

The average price of a pub meal increased by 1.9% this year compared to last year, according to research.

Popular bar Folk acquired by first-time buyers, Brunning & Price to reach 80 sites

A busy time for pub purchasing and renovations has seen new kids on the block Sogbog buys its first site; Brunning & Price builds its portfolio; investments from pubcos including Star, Greene King and Admiral; and a former Great British Pub Awards...

Does your business still meet legal criteria since reopening?

Last year, Poppleston Allen published a detailed coronavirus pre-opening checklist and while the process of reopening has, to many, been one of tortuous evolution rather than speedy revolution, many of those considerations remain relevant today.

JDW 99p drinks offer extended until February

Pub group JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has announced it is continuing its lower prices on a range of alcoholic drinks.

Greene King raises more than £10m for Macmillan

Pub operator and brewer Greene King has beaten its fundraising target to raise more than £10m in under a decade for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Pub customer 'saved' by student doorman's CPR

A doorman who administered CPR to a pub customer who collapsed and lost consciousness has been praised for his lifesaving skills at Biscuit Billy’s bar in Doncaster.

'VOA’s current valuation approach is flawed, producing inaccurate and routinely excessive valuations'

The recent Budget announcement that pubs would receive a 50% reduction in their rates bill for the coming financial year was, of course, welcome, but stopped short of the fundamental review of the rates system many were arguing for.

No extension of vaccine passport scheme to Scottish pubs

Vaccine passports will not be extended to further Scottish hospitality venues, announced the First Minister in a statement to MSPs in Holyrood today (23 November).

RedCat’s portfolio tips over 80 sites

RedCat Pub Company, Rooney Anand’s investment vehicle, has expanded its estate once again with the addition of six further sites.

Why Robinsons is a real Trooper

Independent family brewer and pub operator Frederic Robinson, or better known simply as Robinsons, has been running from its Stockport base for more than 180 years.

Deadline extension for Publican Awards

There’s still time to get your entries into the Publican Awards with a deadline extension to 3 December.

Cold River Cider offers the perfect balance

There’s a new cider on the block and it has the lot. Made by Sharp’s Brewery, in collaboration with Aspall, Cold River Cider offers “a unique blend of bitter-sweet and culinary apples creating a crisp, balanced, refreshing cider”.