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Oxford's Lamb & Flag to close as 'not currently financially viable'

26-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

A historic pub is to close after four centuries after the pressures of the pandemic rendered it unable to break even.

Community raises £60k for pub-zoo as owner urges Government 'don't crush' sector

25-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The owner of a pub which also boasts a zoo on-site has slammed the Government for not doing more to help the sector and said his business “wouldn’t be here” without its regulars.

MA'S REVIEW OF THE WEEK

Hospitality ‘safe spaces’ would eliminate need for new fines

22-Jan-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with Camerons Brewery managing director Chris Soley to reflect on the week's biggest headlines.

Pubs provide lockdown meals to those struggling

21-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs have stepped up to help their communities amid a tough third lockdown in England.

Pubs need to reopen when shops do, says Admiral Taverns boss

20-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

There is no reason for pubs to remain closed until May, the chief executive of Admiral Taverns has said.

'Unviable' and 'catch 22': operators share thoughts on post-lockdown tiers

19-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Wet-led licensees said they are bracing themselves for months of extended closure as they fear it will not be viable to reopen under another tiered system of restrictions even if permitted.

'Further injections of support' for pubs required

18-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The pub sector will require “further injections of support” to ensure its survival, a trade body head has said.

MA’s review of the week

‘We’re sitting here today with sites that have received zero money’

15-Jan-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with Yummy Pubs founder Anthony Pender to reflect on the week's biggest headlines.

'Don't let a coffee cost a life' message considered by Government

15-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The Government is reportedly drafting hard-hitting adverts designed to make the public think twice before leaving home for a takeaway drink.

VAT rate reversion could risk 310k jobs

14-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The Government has been pressed to extend the reduced VAT rate beyond the spring to protect some 310,000 jobs in the hospitality and tourism sector.

BII pushes Government to simplify grant process

12-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Members of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) have reported varying experiences of local authorities paying out grant support, with one-in-seven still waiting for a single payment.

Financial uncertainty has left operators feeling 'helpless'

12-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

After the pub sector experienced a year like no other, The Morning Advertiser (MA) spoke to operators about how they are protecting their mental health moving forward.

MA's review of the week

Takeaway alcohol restrictions ‘very very unfair’ given off-licence leniency

08-Jan-2021 By Ed Bedington

In the first review of 2021's on-trade news, The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with UKHospitality chief executive Kate Nicholls OBE to reflect on the week's biggest headlines.