‘Forget’ overseas tourists this summer

Further reading:​

• How sector reopens and start date ‘mission critical’​ - Getting a clear plan of how the sector will exit lockdown measures and a date to reopen is “mission critical”, one trade body boss has said.

• Sector demands reopening date from Gov as sales fell by half in 2020​ - Trade leaders and industry body the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) have pleaded for a clear date and plan for when and how pubs can reopen.

• Preparing for re-opening – staff refresher training​ - Re-opening may be some time off, however, now is the perfect time to think about preparing some refresher training for all your staff to undertake on their return behind the bar to get ahead of the game and reduce any threat of enforcement.

• Opening pubs with alcohol ban is ‘not reopening at all’​ - The trade has reacted to rumours that the Government is considering scrapping 10pm curfew and substantial meal measures as well as barring reopened pubs from selling alcohol.

• ‘Not even a shred of guidance’ for Israel’s hospitality businesses despite world-leading vaccine rollout​ - Amid continued speculation over post-lockdown plans for UK pubs, bars and restaurants, The MA discussed the resumption of trade in Israel against the backdrop of a world-leading vaccine programme.

• 'We really need to see some announcements coming from Government soon'​ - Roxane Marjoram, who operates five pubs under Suffolk-based Gusto Pronto, explains how the business has adapted to Covid conditions and that she now hopes the Government can break away from a ‘stop-start’ pandemic timeline.

• What does the pub sector want from the 3 March Budget?​ - With more than a month to wait until further support is announced, The Morning Advertiser (MA) asked hospitality sector stakeholders to run through their fiscal wish lists ahead of the Chancellor's next Budget.

• Treasury signals rates relief​ - Councils have been urged not to issue business rates bills ahead of the new financial year on 1 April, until after the Budget on 3 March.

• Pubs with rooms anticipate holiday boom​ - Pubs with rooms are hoping to benefit from a domestic tourism trend this summer, although some operators say they are worried about a drop in trade.

• LIVE: Social distancing rules could remain until autumn, reports say​ - As pubs face a winter of closures, The Morning Advertiser will bring you the latest updates and reaction on this live blog.