All news articles for September 2020

Government ask: “I’d want rid of the curfew all together. To have customers in an environment where they are supervised and controlled,

‘Job Support Scheme is a shambles’

By Nikkie Thatcher

The Government’s replacement Job Support Scheme (JSS), which will take over from the furlough scheme from November, has been criticised by a Leeds-based multiple operator.

Property moves: which sites have been reopened, revamped or changed hands in the past week?

Property round-up

Star Pubs & Bars and Hook Norton Brewery revive listed pubs

By Stuart Stone

Heineken's pub arm pledged more than £600,000 to reopening a Dundee pub which has been closed for the last four years while Oxfordshire-based Hook Norton Brewery has put wheels in motion at a 17th century coaching inn.

Music limit: pubs must ensure “no music is played on the premises which exceeds 85db

Pubs banned from playing loud music

By Emily Hawkins

The pub sector was not adequately consulted on extra restrictions on pub music volumes, a trade association has said.

Confidence hit: operators have shared their stories of reduced trade after new restrictions

'Not sure we'll make it to spring'

By Emily Hawkins

Publicans have said they experienced some of their worst trading days on record at the weekend after stricter coronavirus measures came into force.

'Holy grail': 'It’s the unique flavour and total Britishness of the pork scratching that make them a ‘must’ to accompany our great beers. Asking pubs not to stock them is like not selling beer in pints, totally unthinkable'

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Pork scratchings: the ‘holy grail’ of pub snacks?

By MA Editorial

While demanding consumers can sometimes leave operators taking a ham-fisted approach to bar snacks, the meat of the matter is that traditional nibbles are still leaving drinkers as happy as a pig in the proverbial.

All options open: Revolution's board believes the long term nature and potential impact of the Government's latest trading restrictions mean it must consider all necessary options, including a CVA

Revolution Bars Group considers CVA

By Stuart Stone

The nationwide operator of 74 Revolution and Revolucion de Cuba bars has confirmed it is working with advisors to secure its long-term viability.

Pubs recognised: here's what pubs had to say about the Great British Pub Awards 2020 on social media

Great British Pub Awards on social media

By Emily Hawkins

Pubs shared their delight at being recognised by The Morning Advertiser’s Great British Pub Awards Pub Heroes on social media last night.

More pours: which new products have launched in the past week?

New product round-up

Shipyard, Grolsch, Thatchers draft on-trade launches

By Stuart Stone

Shipyard, Grolsch and Thatchers have lined up new brews to help them tap into the on-trade while new sparkling mead, banana rum and English vermouth launches have also hit the market.

Grants extended: Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced an extension to the one-off payments available to the self-employed

winter economy plan

Self-employment support extended

By Emily Hawkins

The Government has extended existing support for self-employed individuals, with a one-off sum of up to £1,875 available.