Pubs in Surrey were left without water on the “busiest day” of the week, potentially costing firms “thousands”, with much of the area still “left in the dark” about when their supply will return, one operator told The Morning Advertiser.
Pubs across the country have lost thousands of pounds worth of trade and stock due to heavy rain and flooding – with one site even welcoming some fishy guests.
As The Burnt Chef Project launches two new suicide prevention training programmes, founder and CEO Kris Hall has reiterated the need for people to talk about mental health issues to help thwart the rise of tragic deaths.
Police officers were in attendance at the former site of the Crooked House in Himley, Staffordshire this week after receiving reports a group of protesters were there.
Local councils have urged the Government to crackdown on the marketing of vapes, with the number of British adults using the products reaching record heights last year.
A scheme to introduce simple menus, training for staff and launch a Google map with dementia-friendly pubs charted on it has been backed with £7.25m funding by the UK Government.
The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) has launched a new campaign in a bid to drive greater awareness of the services it offers and encourage more industry professionals to access support when required.
Changing temperatures, providing extra bedding and investing in equipment are some of the ways operators of pubs with accommodation are trying to combat soaring energy costs.
Karen Tyrell smiles and shrugs as though the answer is so obvious the question really wasn’t worth asking. “Well, yes, I go to pubs. They’re nice places to be, aren’t they?” she says, sure that no one could doubt it.
Hospitality businesses must ensure they have a plan in place to avoid panic and maintain food safety standards in “unlikely” event of blackouts this winter.
Stonegate and other pubcos have broken strict alcohol rules set out by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) through encouraging excessive drinking and featuring people appearing under 25 on social media.
With summer well under way and the warm weather bringing out all creatures great and small, we’ve put together a few tips on how operators and deter wasps from buzzing around their customers in the garden.
Building confidence in the nations transport infrastructure is “vitally important” as businesses regain pre-pandemic levels of trade, the Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has stated.
The hospitality sector faces further disruptions from rail strikes with more action announced from the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT).
Pubs in Wennington, east London, were forced to trade with windows and doors closed on the hottest day of the year as fires broke out across the city yesterday (Tuesday 19 July).
A Fuller, Smith & Turner site in Central London will remain temporarily closed until further notice after a “serious” and “challenging” fire broke out at the premises yesterday (Tuesday 12 July) afternoon.
Independent Birmingham and London-based nightclub the Night Owl has urged businesses across the UK to join its pledge in tackling stigma and prejudice in the workplace with regards to the menopause.
Schemes such as ‘Ask for Angela’ are essential in helping hospitality venues ensure the safety of customers, especially women or those considered vulnerable, amid “increasingly common” risk of drink spiking and violence, according to independent London...
Almost one fifth of operators (19%) felt a shortage of security staff was limiting trading hours while 75% felt it has impacted their ability to protect the public, figures released today (Monday 16 May) from the Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA)...
One in six students said they have had their drink spiked at a nightlife venue, with 80% believing venues were not doing enough to reduce the risk of spiking, the third edition of Stint’s The Students Sentiment Tracker revealed.
The Morning Advertiser is asking operators if they take measures to help women suffering on their periods, after Spain announced plans to introduce menstrual medical leave.
Being a working parent can be tough, especially when your job is in the hospitality industry, where the hours are long and the busiest times include the weekends and the school holidays.
A 24/7 helpline, run by the Drinks Trust, is now available to all members of the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), as the organisations rally together to combat mental health stigma within the night-time economy.
By Hance McGhie, business development executive, Chemisphere UK
The hospitality industry has been through many challenges during the pandemic but, as we all adapt to the emerging, restriction-free world with a hopeful eye on the future, some of the lessons learnt when it comes to hygiene can – and should – be built...
By Chris Snowdon, head of lifestyle economics, Institute of Economic Affairs
Institute of Economic Affairs head of lifestyle economics Chris Snowdon looks at how a study by the University of Stirling has made young adults more likely to shun drinking over the use of health warnings on them.
Operators have been advised to make sure hygiene standards are kept high after a Kinder chocolate factory in Belgium was ordered to close after it was linked to a number of Salmonella cases.
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has renewed its call to introduce a mandatory food hygiene rating for food businesses, such as pubs, in England.
‘One strike and you’re out’ – that’s the conclusion of a Hygiene Matters consumer report that shows hygiene is a key decision driver when choosing where to go for a drink, meal or order takeaway for delivery.
Rebecca and Tony Bayliss have used their pub the Maldon Grey in Sudbury, Suffolk, to help fundraise through their campaign, TeiganSmile, to support their child who developed cerebral palsy after being kissed on the lips as a newborn baby.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, consumer expectations of cleanliness have been vastly elevated, and helping protect against the spread of illness-causing germs is now a top priority for businesses.
Emergency services were called to Two More Years bar in Hackney Wick, east London following reports parts of the building had collapsed on Saturday (12 February) afternoon.
The Government’s announcement about self-isolation for those with Covid-19 being able to end after five full days following two negative lateral flow tests has been welcomed by the trade as it could help ease staffing pressures.
