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Weekend news bulletin for pubs - 30 and 31 May

29-May-2020 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's editor Ed Bedington reviews the biggest news stories from the pub sector after another week in lockdown.

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UKHospitality launches suppliers’ alliance to push for Government help

29-May-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Trade body UKHospitality has announced a new initiative that will pressure the Government to further support hospitality supplier businesses.

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Premier League season to resume on 17 June

29-May-2020 By Stuart Stone

The Premier League has revealed that the 2019-20 season will return from lockdown on 17 June – just 18 days before some pubs are slated to reopen.

Opinion

Honesty and transparency are vital for the next generation of bar owners

29-May-2020 By Sacha Lord, night-time economy adviser for Greater Manchester

The past seven days have shown us the importance of having open and honest dialogues with those around you.

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How to reduce your food menu for reopening

29-May-2020 By Emily Hawkins

As the time for reopening gets closer, you may want to set out your new food menu and that probably means making the offer smaller but stronger.

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Hospitality staff missing out on up to 40% of income from tronc payments

28-May-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Many hospitality workers have suffered a substantial drop in income because tronc payments are not covered by the furlough scheme, according to an analysis of workers’ incomes in the previous year.

BrewDog launches Barnard Castle Eye Test beer

28-May-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Scottish brewer and operator BrewDog has unveiled a new beer following Government adviser Dominic Cummings driving 260 miles amid lockdown.

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• LIVE – Experts answer your on-trade questions

28-May-2020 By Gary Lloyd

Have you got a question about your on-trade business that you can’t find an answer for even though you’ve searched online and listened to Boris’s daily updates? Perhaps The Morning Advertiser can help.

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PM eyes earlier pub reopening and reduced social distancing measures

28-May-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was “optimistic” about pubs reopening earlier than he first thought.

Carlsberg UK joint venture to see Marston’s become a ‘focused pub operator’

28-May-2020 By Stuart Stone

The creation of the Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company will see Marston’s hand over the keys to its beer business and become a ‘focused pub operator’ for the first time in its near 200-year history.

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Trade bodies join forces to call for full furlough extension

28-May-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Industry associations have urged the Chancellor to maintain the furlough scheme at the current 80% payment level until October and increase its flexibility for the trade.

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Evolution is key to survival for pubs

27-May-2020 By Ed Bedington

Ongoing adaption has been the key to success for one award-winning operator in East Sussex.

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Reluctant insurers could be ‘final nail in the coffin’ for pubs

27-May-2020 By Emily Hawkins

A pub operator has said the refusal of insurers to pay out over the coronavirus outbreak will leave many pubs unable to open again.

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‘Never let a crisis go to waste’

27-May-2020 By Jay Weir, operations director, Stew & Oyster

As I look back on my first year as ops director of Yorkshire-based pub operator Stew & Oyster, to say it hasn’t quite been what I was expecting would be like saying beer is moderately palatable – rather an understatement.

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Community pub project motivated by lockdown spirit

27-May-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Villagers have said they are feeling more inspired than ever to pursue plans to buy their local pub.