Legislation

Largest GDP slump in 300 years ‘another indicator’ of pub and brewery devastation

15-Feb-2021 By Stuart Stone

GDP figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show the UK economy contracted by 9.9% in 2020 – the largest annual slump in more than 300 years.

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How sector reopens and start date ‘mission critical’

11-Feb-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Getting a clear plan of how the sector will exit lockdown measures and a date to reopen is “mission critical”, one trade body boss has said.

Insurance ruling led to 'more confusion' among operators

11-Feb-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Many operators have been left disappointed after initially believing they were eligible for an insurance payout following a landmark court ruling.

Sector demands reopening date from Gov as sales fell by half in 2020

10-Feb-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Trade leaders and industry body the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) have pleaded for a clear date and plan for when and how pubs can reopen.

Legal challenge on wet pub closures moves forward

10-Feb-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Night time economy adviser for Greater Manchester Sacha Lord is to press ahead with a legal challenge over restrictions on wet pubs.

Lockdown, loneliness and livelihoods

10-Feb-2021 By Ed Bedington

Ongoing restrictions, supply shenanigans and whether to invest or not - the team take a topical look at the latest issues for the pub trade in this week's episode of the Lock In podcast and we discuss misguided campaigners and the importance of pubs...

Government to meet hospitality minister petitioners

09-Feb-2021 By Stuart Stone

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that the Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Labour Markets, Paul Scully, will meet campaigners calling for a dedicated minister for hospitality.

Businesses given more time to repay lockdown loans

08-Feb-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The Government has granted businesses greater flexibility in repaying lockdown loans, in a move that will give many “valuable breathing space”.

Opening pubs with alcohol ban is ‘not reopening at all’

08-Feb-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

The trade has reacted to rumours that the Government is considering scrapping 10pm curfew and substantial meal measures as well as barring reopened pubs from selling alcohol.

‘Not even a shred of guidance’ for Israel’s hospitality businesses despite world-leading vaccine rollout

08-Feb-2021 By Stuart Stone

Amid continued speculation over post-lockdown plans for UK pubs, bars and restaurants, The MA discussed the resumption of trade in Israel against the backdrop of a world-leading vaccine programme.

80% of nightclubs 'won't survive past February'

05-Feb-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

This year will see the “extinction of nightclubs” without urgent action, one trade body has warned.

‘Interim position’ or new forum needed? Lords weigh in on hospitality minister debate

04-Feb-2021 By Stuart Stone

Almost a month after a selection of cross-party MPs backed a motion to appoint a dedicated minister for the hospitality sector, peers grilled the Government on its plans to further support the industry.

Hospitality needs £35bn to save 500,000 jobs, business group claims

03-Feb-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

A financial package of support worth £35bn is needed to safeguard 500,000 hospitality jobs, one business group has said.

National rather than regional tiers being considered by PM

02-Feb-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Pubs could reopen under national restrictions instead of regional measures, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has proposed.

Treasury urged to extend support as sector stares 'into the abyss'

01-Feb-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs have been left “battling for survival”, UKHospitality’s Kate Nicholls has said after imploring the Treasury to extend critical support for hospitality businesses.