Pub rent review negotiations suspended until further notice
The Pub Governing Body (PGB) England and Wales and the Scottish Pub Governing Body have agreed to suspend rent reviews until further notice amid fresh lockdown restrictions.
Archives for January 7, 2021
Innis & Gunn signs distribution and sales deal, with C&C taking 8% share
Scottish craft brewer Innis & Gunn has signed a new long-term sales and distribution deal with manufacturer C&C to sell its beers in the UK and Ireland.
Pubs shouldn't turn into off-licences, supermarkets free to sell alcohol
The Government has said pubs should not try to “repurpose” themselves so they can sell alcohol to customers on-site while supermarkets face no additional rules.
Michelin-starred Pony & Trap ‘ain’t closing but changing’
Michelin-starred Bristol gastropub the Pony & Trap in Chew Magna is not closing down, but will change its direction this spring, chef-patron Josh Eggleton has told The Morning Advertiser (MA).
What you need to know about furlough
The Morning Advertiser takes a look at what operators need to know about the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme amid the third national lockdown.
'There's no panic buying per se'
Pubs stepped up to help their communities by providing essential groceries and items in the first lockdown. Now, those setting up shop during England's third national lockdown are being advised to provide customers with home comforts.
Pubs left in limbo over alcohol sale rules
The Government has remained tight lipped when pushed on pubs’ permission to sell alcohol during England’s third lockdown.
New leaseholders to take on ‘illegally destroyed’ Carlton Tavern
A London pub that was 'illegally knocked down' will reopen this year after new leaseholders have been found.
Tell us: Has your pub been able to access Government grants?
Amid new lockdown measures and a freshly pledged £4.6bn fund to support shuttered businesses, The Morning Advertiser (MA) wants to hear from pub operators about their experiences of applying for Government grants.
Oakman offers to swap £250k in grants for making sites vaccine hubs
Oakman Inns has offered to forego £250,000 in grants in exchange for using its sites as vaccination centres.
Operators 'should be extremely careful' with delivery locations
Deliveries from pubs should only be to fixed addresses, the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has confirmed to The Morning Advertiser (MA).
Mitchells & Butlers considers equity raise to weather third lockdown
Birmingham-based pub operator Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has revealed that it is considering an equity capital raise in a bid to increase “financial and operational flexibility” during England’s third national lockdown.