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Cautiously optimistic: OakNorth predicts boost to trade from June onwards in inaugural report (Credit: Getty/jpa1999)

OakNorth shares 'cautious optimism' for pubs

By Rebecca Weller

Firms should be “cautiously optimistic” with a summer of sport set to boost trade after a challenging six months, according to the inaugural Hospitality Tracker Report from OakNorth bank.

Priority: cost burden's need rebalancing as vacancies rise (Credit:Getty/Charday Penn)

Vacancies up 15% on pre-pandemic levels

By Rebecca Weller

Rebalancing cost burdens across the hospitality sector needs to be a “priority” as vacancies remain stubbornly above pre-pandemic levels.

Economic ambitions: Voices from across the sector share their thoughts as the UK exits recession (Credit:Getty/Richard Drury)

Trade reacts as UK exits recession

By Rebecca Weller

Industry leaders have shared hope stronger than expected economic growth will boost consumer confidence, though some warned the sector is still facing “challenges”.

Licensing hub: Legal with Poppleston Allen (Credit:Getty/photographer3431)

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Licensing questions answered ahead of Fury vs Usyk fight

By Paula Kioko, marketing associate at Poppleston Allen

In this week's column, licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen share advice for operators looking to show sporting events this summer.

Tentative optimism: hospitality closures slow (Credit: Getty/ Richard Drury)

Closures down by half in Q1 2024 vs 2023

By Rebecca Weller

Closures across the hospitality sector slowed from eight sites a day in 2023 to four a day in the first quarter of 2024, figures from CGA by NIQ and AlixPartners has revealed.

Licensing hub: Poppleston Allen Q&A (Credit: Getty/alvarez)

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Paying attention to policy consultations

By Felix Faulkner, solicitor at Poppleston Allen

Solicitor Felix Faulkner answers your questions around licensing policy in this week's column from Poppleston Allen.

Unstable climates: NTIA shares concern as nightclub closures rise (Credit:Getty/allanswart)

NTIA shares 'concern' as nightclub closures rise

By Rebecca Weller

More than 190 night-time economy (NTE) firms went into administration between April 2023 and March 2024, data from the Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has revealed.

Health and safety: It remains imperative for operators to be proactive despite cost pressures (Credit:Getty/SolStock)

Accidents happen but are they avoidable?

By Graeme Cushion, partner at Poppleston Allen

Recent press coverage of a case in South Wales has highlighted once again the potential vulnerability of operators in terms of the health and safety (and, indeed, broader regulatory) regime.

Wonderful space: North-Wales pub opens community garden and outdoor events space

Community-owned pub opens outdoor events space

By Rebecca Weller

A community owned North-Wales pub has opened an outdoor events space in a bid to help improve health and wellbeing, tackle loneliness and give the opportunity for locals to learn new skills.

Cornerstones of our lives: pubs provide a vital and ongoing role in their communities

OPINION

OPINION: Everlasting appeal of the pub

By Ed Bedington, editor of The Morning Advertiser

Having recently spoken to a number of celebrity pub operators (all right two and a half), it’s a timely reminder that pubs retain a special place at the heart of this country.

Licensing hub: top tips from Poppleston Allen (Credit:Getty/ sturti)

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Top Tips: Making the most out of your premises

By Elizabeth Varley, trainee solicitor at Poppleston Allen

The hospitality industry is in the midst of navigating a very challenging time. The effects of the pandemic and economic challenges have posed unprecedented difficulty for the trade.

Time to change: hospitality sites will not have mandatory conditions to recycle drinks packaging (credit: Getty/Jacobs Stock Photography Ltd)

Trade bodies welcome DRS delay to October 2027

By Gary Lloyd

On-trade venues will not be forced to become mandatory return points in the controversial Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), which has been pushed back for introduction in October 2027.

System overhaul: business rates, VAT and employer costs must be reduced says SLTA MD Colin Wilkinson

Sector is being priced ‘out of existence’

By Gary Lloyd

Hospitality is being priced out of existence as sites “go to the wall” every week, according to trade bodies representing businesses across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Energy update: Nationwide Energy lays out what's happening with the utility market (image: Getty/FroYo_92)

UTILITY UPDATE WITH NATIONWIDE ENERGY

Utility sector update

By Nationwide Energy

In the last week, commodity costs peaked on Tuesday and have since fallen back. Israel's striking Iran on Thursday night, maintains the risk of a widening Middle East conflict.

Milestone: Little Door & Co to open fifth site (Pictured: Kamran Dehdashti and Jamie Hazeel)

Little Door & Co to open 'milestone' fifth site

By Rebecca Weller

London-based house-party inspired late night bar and restaurant concept, Little Door & Co., has announced it will open its “milestone” fifth bar this summer.

Licensees: publicans Chris Walsh and Beccy Keddie are dealing with extra costs

Rising costs hurting small pub businesses

By Gary Lloyd

Improving trade but ever-escalating bills is an issue several pubs are experiencing three years after sites were allowed to start serving again after the pandemic forced the on-trade to close its doors.

Chasing pavements: advice on outside areas (credit: Getty/urbazon)

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Q&A with Poppleston Allen: Pavement Licences

By Rebecca Weller

In this week's column, Poppleston Allen solicitor Alex Tomlinson answers questions on pavement licences for pubs.

Must protect pubs: Scotland Small Business Minister Richard Lochhead (credit: Scottish Government)

Mixed reaction to Scottish pubs code move

By Gary Lloyd

CAMRA and the SLTA have welcomed a move by the Scottish Government that will see the introduction of a Scottish pubs code from 7 October, if ratified, while the SBPA has expressed disappointment.

Sector impact: UKH boss Kate Nicholls says hospitality continues to suffer as collateral damage in the rail dispute (image: Getty/ coldsnowstorm)

Train strikes to hit sector for £387m

By Nikkie Thatcher

Industrial action on train services this weekend (Friday 5 April to Monday 8 April) is estimated to cost the hospitality industry £387m.

Legal update: while there is no legislation going through parliament currently, there is a proposed draft bill (image: Getty/petekarici)

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Martyn’s Law – Where are we now?

By Andy Grimsey, solicitor, Poppleston Allen

I thought I would provide a brief update on Martyn’s Law (also known as the Protect Duty) – proposed legislation to impose a legal requirement on publicly accessible venues to consider the threat from terrorism and to implement proportionate measures.

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