The Craft Union Pub Company has launched an online community to support its publicans and help them create virtual pub events for their customers and staff.
With publicans unable to speak to customers directly during the Covid-19 shutdown, digital experts from Molson Coors and communications agency Jam outline why it’s important for pubs to be on the same social media page.
The Drinks Trust has announced that it is welcoming applications for financial support from individuals who have been affected by the spread of coronavirus until either 7pm on 14 April or 10,000 applications have been received.
The Government has updated its guidance for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to say that pub employers can continue training their staff even if they have been furloughed.
Justine Lorriman of the Royal Dyche pub describes the impact of the Covid-19 shutdown on her pub and explains why she and her team can’t wait to reopen.
Publicans have said turning their spare rooms into accommodation for NHS workers is an easy way for them to give back to their community and encouraged others to do the same.
Greater Manchester’s night-time economy adviser Sacha Lord has unveiled livestream channel United We Stream to raise money for the city region’s night-time economy amid sector shutdown due to coronavirus.
Managed pub, bar and restaurant groups saw a drastic drop of 71% in like-for-like sales in the week the Government ordered all licensed premises to close.
Brendan Padfield usually spends his days running the award-winning Unruly Pig pub in Bromeswell, Suffolk. Here, he shares his thoughts about the realities faced by publicans.
An independent family brewer and pub operator, Wadworth, is keeping its community connected by bringing the essence of a pub virtually through Facebook.
