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Councils urged to 'use discretion' to help pubs

22-Jun-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Clarity on whether local authorities can use an additional funding pot to help pub businesses with rateable values over £51,000 has brought little respite for those who initially missed out on grant help.

‘Bleak outlook’ from operators looking to bounce back in second half of 2020

22-Jun-2020 By Stuart Stone

While a survey by UKHospitality (UKH) found that pubs were the hospitality industry’s most optimistic sub-sector ahead of the resumption of trade in July, the overall picture suggests a long and painful recovery from Covid-19.

One-in-three Brits would actively avoid a pub with 'racist' name or signage

22-Jun-2020 By Stuart Stone

When asked whether or not they would actively avoid drinking in a pub if its name or signage had racial connotations or commemorated a historical figure associated with slavery, racism or colonialism, one third (31%) of Brits said they would take their...

Boris Johnson expected to announce easing of lockdown restrictions for pubs

22-Jun-2020 By Stuart Stone

It’s being widely reported that Prime Minister Boris Johnson will unveil a raft of relaxed Covid-19 lockdown measures on Tuesday 23 June to pave the way for pubs, bars and restaurants to resume trade on 4 July.

Downgraded alert level ‘signals perfect time to confirm reopening date’

19-Jun-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

The UK moving down to Covid-19 alert level three presents an ideal opportunity for Government to confirm the reopening date for pubs, a leading trade body has said.

Inns 'left in limbo' by reopening guidelines

19-Jun-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Inn operators have asked for more clarity from the Government on when they will be able to restart their accommodation business.

Moratorium extended as rent code published

19-Jun-2020 By Emily Hawkins

The lease forfeiture and debt enforcement moratorium has been extended into the autumn, meaning pubs continue to be protected from eviction threats.

Oakman Inns ‘already fully booked on 4 July’

19-Jun-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Multiple operator Oakman Inns has received thousands more people viewing its website and bookings have soared, CEO Peter Borg-Neal told The Morning Advertiser (MA).

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Weekend news bulletin for pubs – 20 and 21 June

19-Jun-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 without an update from the Government on reopening guidelines.

Theatre pubs 'stepping into the unknown'

19-Jun-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Theatre pubs are facing an existential threat as the possibility of reopening this summer looks slim, operators have told The Morning Advertiser (MA).

Guidance on Scottish pubs reopening on 15 July revealed

19-Jun-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Scottish Government has published guidance for tourism and hospitality businesses ahead of an indicative start date of 15 July.

The show must go on...

19-Jun-2020 By Ed Bedington

Live entertainment has long been a pub sector staple, and although lockdown is still underway operators are continuing to find ways to entertain punters.

Opinion

The final countdown

19-Jun-2020 By Sacha Lord, night-time economy adviser for Greater Manchester

We are now just over two weeks away from the 4 July - a date etched in our minds as when we might finally be able to reopen our doors to the public.

Everards rejects petition claims it has refused to rename ‘Black Boy’ pub

18-Jun-2020 By Stuart Stone

Family brewer and pub operator Everards of Leicestershire has disputed claims it has outright refused to change the name of one of its pubs amid concerns over racial connotations.

Hawthorn Leisure expects to recover less than half of deferred rent

18-Jun-2020 By Stuart Stone

The CEO of Hawthorn Leisure, Mark Davies, has revealed that the operator has made in the region of £6m from pub disposals during lockdown and is confident of recovering a further £1.7m in rent deferred from before 30 June.