Pubs need ‘early warning' from Government over post-lockdown tiers

Further reading:​

• Live: MP banned from town pubs after curfew support​ - The Morning Advertiser (MA)​ will bring you the latest news and reactions on its live blog, during the second national lockdown in England.

• Publican Awards aims to celebrate sector​ - The coronavirus crisis has battered our sector, yet companies have remained resilient and strong, supporting their teams and customers. The Morning Advertiser (MA) ​aims to celebrate this with the launch of the Publican Awards. 

• Tiered system ‘further depressed sales’ in October​ - Regional coronavirus restrictions last month (October) pushed managed pub, restaurant and bar group sales into reverse, new research has found. 

• UK economy rebounds from recession with record growth​ - Though not enough to reverse the damage caused by the ongoing pandemic, the UK's economy saw record growth of 15.5% from July to September according to latest figures.

• Map: Scottish pubs hit by level system​ - The Morning Advertiser (MA)​ has mapped out the varying restrictions in Scotland under its five-level system of coronavirus rules. 

• Tier three is 'ticking time bomb' for Greater Manchester​ - The Government has been asked to provide more data before imposing the same restrictions on Greater Manchester that it faced before lockdown.

• Restrictions forced 12k licensed venues to close ahead of lockdown​ - Trading restrictions meant almost a third of Britain’s licensed premises shut their doors on October – signalling the sector could be substantially reduced upon reopening in December, new research has found. 

• Furlough extension welcomed ahead of 'tough winter'​ - Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced the furlough scheme will be extended until the end of March.

• BBPA demands rates reform to save pubs amid appeals spike​ - The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has responded to the Treasury’s call for evidence on business rates as new data reveals more than 1,000 new rates appeals per day in last six months.

• Lockdown 2.0 'nightmare before Christmas'​ - England's month-long lockdown has been described as a "nightmare before Christmas", with pubs and suppliers to the sector in need of support in addition to furlough. 

• VAT cut extension ‘misses golden opportunity to include alcohol’​ - The Chancellor’s announcement of an extension of the 15% VAT cut on food, soft drinks and accommodation has been criticised for excluding wet-led pubs.