To mark the fifth anniversary of the pubs code coming into force on 21 July, The Morning Advertiser (MA) has broken down some of the numbers behind the pubs code adjudicator’s (PCA) in tray.
The night-time sector has hit back at the Government after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced proof of a double Covid jab would be made mandatory for club goers as of September.
The Government is happy to discuss the practicalities around using Covid-status certification upon entry into venues, The Morning Advertiser (MA) understands.
Stonegate Group has filed a £845m lawsuit against its insurers: MS Amlin, Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe and Zurich, in the latest sector dispute over business interruption policies.
By Julian Cox, partner and head of commercial law firm BLM’s London employment team
As bars and pubs plan new workplace practices following the removal of restrictions on 19 July, employees may be nervous about returning to work without Covid safety measures in place.
A shortage of door staff runs the risk of endangering revellers on their first night out in over a year when clubs reopen, according to night-time economy bosses.
The latest new product launches include a commemorative beer from Farr Brew, more pours from Hugh Fearnley-Wittingstall and the ‘world’s first’ naturally black gin.
Almost half of The Morning Advertiser’s (MA) readers have said they will continue with table service beyond next week and the relaxation of Covid-secure trading measures.
The Government has unveiled a new ‘Hospitality Strategy’, spearheaded by business minister Paul Scully, to support the sector in its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
The 10% of hospitality firms that had been unable to reopen as yet are set to trade again from Monday (19 July) when restrictions are eased, research has found.
As Be Inclusive Hospitality – a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to accelerating racial equality in hospitality – turns one, founder Lorraine Copes reflects on moving the needle forwards and a sector-wide journey that's just beginning.
The Government recently announced it is encouraging operators to consider implementing a form of Covid-status certification for entry into venues that have “large, crowded settings”.
The latest people news from the pub sector includes updates from Shepherd Neame, Inn Collection Group, BrewDog, the Portman Group and specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen.
Football fans eager to experience match fever together resulted in a huge boost to hospitality footfall on Sunday 11 July – the day England took on Italy in the Euros final.
Two thirds of pub and bar operators are reviewing their beer offer off the back of a newfound thirst for premium pours, according to research carried out by Beer Piper in tandem with The Morning Advertiser (MA).
Almost all young Brits (94.3%) plan to visit late-night venues once restrictions are completely lifted and nightclubs allowed to reopen, a survey has revealed.
According to the latest data from Lumina Intelligence Eating & Drinking Out Panel, the proportion of Brits engaging with restaurants and food-led pubs grew to 58%.
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Sajid Javid has confirmed the country will move to step four of the Government’s roadmap next Monday (19 July).
Members of the Brilliant Woman Boardroom 2019 programme from the pub sector – and the scheme’s founder Jackie Moody-McNamara – share their thoughts on the challenges facing women in the hospitality sector
As we approach the fifth anniversary of the establishment of the pubs code and the office of the pubs code adjudicator (PCA), The Morning Advertiser (MA) has launched a survey to reflect on the past five years.
The latest batch of new drinks includes 10th anniversary brews from Magic Rock, fruity serves from Smirnoff and Kopparberg as well as an Own Label wine rollout by Heineken’s pub arm.
Fuller’s has hailed a resilient performance after seeing its revenues fall by 77% in a year dominated by lockdowns, according to reports by MCA Insight.
Further details about the relaxation of licensing laws, permitting pubs to stay open later on Sunday (11 July) for the UEFA Euro 2020 final have been revealed.
While 7.1m extra pints are expected to be bought on during Sunday’s UEFA Euro 2020 final on Sunday (11 July), due to ongoing restrictions, the trade will miss out on £9m in beer sales, it has been predicted.
A temporary extension of working hours for delivery drivers will not solve the current staffing crisis in the logistics sector, one trade body has warned.
Boris Johnson’s announcement on Monday (5 July) was obviously a positive one for the hospitality industry and many others who have been repeatedly devastated by the ongoing restrictions and lockdowns that have been imposed on our country.
Pub behemoth JD Wetherspoon will be increasing the price of its food by 40p per meal when the VAT rate increases to 12.5% later this year, it announced in a trading update.
