MA’s Review of the Week
‘Tsunami of other problems’ not factored into speed of lockdown exit
The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with Rockpoint Leisure CEO and chair of the Institute of Licensing and National Licensing Forum, Dan Davies, to reflect on some of the week's biggest headlines.
Further reading:
- Pub hits back at Government by changing its name to ‘the Three B******s’ - A pub in Wirral, Liverpool has temporarily changed its name to 'the Three B******s' in protest against the city region’s strict lockdown restrictions.
- The lowdown on Rockpoint Leisure - Ahead of Manchester MA500 where he will be speaking about his new venture, Daniel Davies gives a preview of his Rockpoint Leisure project, which aims to regenerate high streets with retail and licensed sites.
- 'Trade-off between public and economic health must be found when pubs reopen’ - The Government needs to work out a solution to manage a “trade-off” between economic and public health when pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels reopen after lockdown, Daniel Davies explains.
- Marston’s CEO Ralph Findlay to step down - Boss of Marston’s Ralph Findlay will be stepping down from his role of CEO at the end of September, the company has announced.
- Oakman acquires six Seafood sites - Hertfordshire-based multiple operator The Oakman Group has acquired six pubs from the administrators of Seafood Pub Company.
- 'Highly doubtful' lockdown will end earlier than roadmap dates - The Government's chief scientific adviser Patrick Vallance and chief medical officer Chris Whitty have been questioned by the Commons Science and Technology Select Committee.
