Further reading:
- Pubco bosses: ‘cancelling pub rents will leave the sector in disarray’ - There are growing calls from across the sector for pubcos to cancel rents entirely during the coronavirus crisis.
- Pubcos sign PCA declaration to preserve tenant rights during coronavirus - The businesses regulated by the pubs code have signed a joint declaration to protect tenant rights after informing pubs code adjudicator (PCA) Paul Newby that they are unable to uphold duties during the Covid-19 shutdown.
- Ei Group defers rent for April - Ei Group has deferred the collection of rent and fees from its licensees for the whole of April – a move that will remain under constant review while the coronavirus pandemic goes on, it has said.
- Punch continues to suspend rent - Punch Pubs & Co is still suspending the collection of rent, insurance, fixtures and fittings rental, and licensing fees amid the Covid-19 pandemic.