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'Hospitality reopening is a chance to recalibrate our attitudes towards drinking'

09-Apr-2021 By Elaine Hindal, chief executive of Drinkaware

Among the dates within England’s roadmap out of lockdown, two are understandably getting a great deal of airtime – Monday 12 April and Monday 17 May.

Welsh Government hit with legal challenge over 'absence of facts'

08-Apr-2021 By Emily Hawkins

A legal challenge has been launched against the Welsh Government over its lack of clarity on the reopening of indoor hospitality.

'Incidental' live music permitted in reopened pub gardens

08-Apr-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Live music will be authorised when pub gardens reopen as long as performances are complementary to customers drinking or dining, and are not the main purpose of their visit.

Jobs round-up

Papa John’s aims for pub market slice, Innis & Gunn marketing shake-up

08-Apr-2021 By Stuart Stone

In addition to news that takeaway pizza giant Papa John’s is planning a pub sector rollout, this week’s update includes news from Innis & Gunn and the Night-Time Industry Association.

Payment guidance reiterated after confusion

08-Apr-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Operators have been reassured they can take payments indoors in exceptional circumstances after confusion on social media.

Opinion

Will Uber ruling prevent publicans being taken for a ride?

08-Apr-2021 By Phil Dixon, trade adviser

When the Supreme Court finally ruled that Uber drivers were definitely not self-employed, it called into question whether so-called self-employed pub managers working under ‘a percentage of take’ model were also really self-employed.

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08-Apr-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

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Vaccination target on track, ministers urge

08-Apr-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Government ministers have said there is no indication the UK will not meet its vaccination target and for the roadmap out of lockdown to be stalled.

New polymer £50 note revealed

08-Apr-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

A new polymer £50 banknote will be joining the £20, £10 and £5 notes when it is released into circulation later this year.

Property round-up

Former poker pro acquires Canterbury pub, Melt Pub Company acquires fourth site

07-Apr-2021 By Stuart Stone

The latest pub property round-up includes a done deal for a 17th century Oxfordshire pub, hopes of a full house in Canterbury, and updates from Marston’s and Melt Pub Company.

Government call for evidence on rent welcomed

07-Apr-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The Government’s call for evidence on commercial rent debts has been published with operators encouraged to complete the online survey.

Hancock accused of 'stalling tactics' as reopening challenge fast-tracked

07-Apr-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The Government has been accused of “stalling” as a legal challenge over indoor hospitality’s reopening date will be fast-tracked through the High Court.