The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has voiced concern over the new Covid variant Omicron but has welcomed the Government's decision to not ‘mitigate against hospitality’ by preventing enforced use of face masks.
For the first time since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, all sectors within hospitality saw staff headcount increase in October, compared to last year, but staffing levels were still down 18% in comparison to the same period two years ago.
A government pledge to speed up the Market-Rent-Only (MRO) option in the pubs code has been welcomed but one trade body said a chance has been missed by not implementing ‘parallel rent assessments’ in its proposed changes.
Last year, Poppleston Allen published a detailed coronavirus pre-opening checklist and while the process of reopening has, to many, been one of tortuous evolution rather than speedy revolution, many of those considerations remain relevant today.
The popular Lock In podcast makes a return for it's second season and to kick things off, the podcast team, Ed Bedington, Heath Ball and James Cuthbertson take a look at what's been happening while they've been off air, from government...
A busy time for pub purchasing and renovations has seen new kids on the block Sogbog buys its first site; Brunning & Price builds its portfolio; investments from pubcos including Star, Greene King and Admiral; and a former Great British Pub Awards...
Vaccine passports will not be extended to further Scottish hospitality venues, announced the First Minister in a statement to MSPs in Holyrood today (23 November).
By Joe Cussens, managing director, Bath Pub Company
The recent Budget announcement that pubs would receive a 50% reduction in their rates bill for the coming financial year was, of course, welcome, but stopped short of the fundamental review of the rates system many were arguing for.
The alcohol and gambling licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen have launched the 2021 edition of the Licensed Trade Guide (LTG) available to download free of charge from today (22 November).
Although pub operators have suffered in the past 18 months or so, the opportunity to run your own site or even expand is potentially greater than ever if you set your mind to it.
Hospitality Rising started fundraising this week for a recruitment campaign to attract talent to the hospitality industry, with a goal of raising £5m to help speed up post-lockdown recovery.
The hospitality sector has shown support for Scottish minister Lorna Slater following the postponement of Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) indefinitely.
Vulnerability comes in many shapes and sizes. Often people associate vulnerability with particular traits however it is important for operators of licensed premises and their teams to be aware of what makes a person vulnerable along with what can make...
