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Respect guidance: more than half (51%) of Generation Z – those aged between 18 and 24 years old – have visited a pub or bar at least once since sites reopened on 4 July

‘Generation congregate’ warned not to feel invincible

By Stuart Stone

While new Portman Group data has found that 18 to 24-year olds are most likely to have returned to pubs since lockdown, a World Health Organisation (WHO) official has warned them not to feel ‘invincible’.

Critical importance: the BII, BBPA and UKHospitality have written an open letter to the hospitality sector

Mandatory contact tracing 'reality for our industry'

By Emily Hawkins

A trio of trade bodies representing the pub sector have written an open letter to operators on the “critical importance” of engaging customers in data collection for NHS Test and Trace.

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Meet the GBPA Pub Heroes finalists - Staff Welfare

By Emily Hawkins

There has been no greater time of uncertainty for those working in the pub sector and the coronavirus pandemic saw teams separated and facing a daunting future during lockdown.

Urgent action needed: the group of trade bodies said the Government must intervene to protect businesses and jobs

Government urged to cover half of unpaid pub rent

By Emily Hawkins

A coalition of trade bodies representing landlords and tenants within the pub sector has called on the Government to introduce a grant to help solve a growing rent crisis.

Pubs leading the way: pubs have been more likely to reopen than restaurant businesses, according to data from CGA

Pub reopenings outstrip restaurants

By Emily Hawkins

Pubs are leading the way in hospitality sector reopenings despite only two thirds of licensed premises resuming trade before the end of July.

National priority: Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said there was a 'moral duty' to get children back into classrooms in September

Boris Johnson would close pubs before schools in severe local lockdowns

By Nikkie Thatcher

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has labelled getting children back in schools “a moral duty” amid suggestions that he would force the closure of pubs, restaurants and shops ahead of shutting schools in the event of severe local spikes in coronavirus cases.

Slide: confidence in business future has dipped

Hospitality business confidence slides in just a week

By Nicholas Robinson

Pub and other hospitality operators have said confidence in the future of their businesses is not as strong compared with a week ago, according to the results of the latest Hospitality Leaders poll by Lumina.

Action needed: the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has been urged to negotiate fair reductions with ratepayers

'Wartime footing’ as business rates appeals soar

By Emily Hawkins

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has revealed that almost 145,000 businesses registered to begin the process of challenging their property valuations during April, May and June.

Extend the reduction: the Government has been urged to help out wet-led pubs by slashing VAT on beer as well as food

Calls to extend VAT reduction to beer

By Emily Hawkins

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has said VAT reduction should be extended to pints as well as food to aid businesses less likely to benefit from the Eat Out to Help Out scheme.

Keep fighting: Martyn Cozens, UK on-trade sales director, Molson Coors Beverage Company shares his thoughts on how the sector must work together to recover

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Starting out on the road to recovery

By Martyn Cozens, UK on-trade sales director, Molson Coors Beverage Company

After what feels like a very long three months, our pubs and bars up and down the country have thrown open their doors and welcomed back people who have been dreaming about that long-overdue fresh pint of draught beer or cider.

HIM & MCA Insight: Lumina Intelligence is the name of the new analytics and data visualisation solution.

HIM and MCA Insight kick start new data solution

By The Morning Advertiser

HIM & MCA Insight is launching a new analytics and data visualisation solution that will bring all of the company’s data sources together. As part of the launch of the new data platform, HIM & MCA Insight have a new name - Lumina Intelligence.

Analysis needed:

Professional support vital on pub trigger event claims, PCA warns

By Ed Bedington

The pubs code adjudicator (PCA) is seeking to clarify the situation when it comes to trigger events for pubs in light of the ongoing challenges to the hospitality sector, however operators are being warned to seek professional advice before proceeding.

Refrigerated in lockdown: Coca Cola European Partners has said it took a new step to extend shelf life on drinks but the quality has not been impacted

Coca Cola extends shelf life on bag-in-box drinks

By Emily Hawkins

Coca Cola European Partners (CCEP) has sought to reassure publicans it has sent out high-quality products despite changing the labels on some soft drinks deliveries to extend their best before date.

Slow sales: as expected, pubs experienced a drop in like-for-like sales in their reopening week, according to CGA data

Reopening week sees 40% sales dip

By Emily Hawkins

Pub groups reported collective like-for-like sales down almost 40% on the same week last year for their reopening week, according to data from Coffer Peach Business Tracker.

Advice: Top chefs give sage advice and learnings

Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs – Bites

Michelin-starred chefs reveal post-lockdown trading secrets

By Nicholas Robinson

Leading chefs from the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list will reveal how their pubs are trading under social distancing rules and give tips and advice to help others do the same.

New normal: publicans have said staff are happy to work in face coverings despite sore ears

Face coverings 'right thing to do'

By Emily Hawkins

Publicans have shared their experiences with face masks at their sites, reporting positive reactions from customers and staff.

How successfully have pubs reopened?

How have pubs adapted to the 'new normal'?

By Ed Bedington

With pub across the UK now starting to reopen, The Morning Advertiser spoke to a few operators across Surrey and Sussex about their experience of opening up on 4 July.

Line solutions: Innserve's team worked hard to ensure output

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Innserve makes it all flow smoothly on ‘Super Saturday’

By Innserve

As pubs and bars reopened in England on ‘Super Saturday’ and eager patrons enjoyed a pint, little thought was given to the hard work that went on behind the scenes by Innserve technicians and customer services team to ensure everything flowed smoothly.

Clean working: how to reopen safely

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Re-opening safely post lockdown

By The Morning Advertiser

Three operators on their plans to ensure the safety of their customers and teams as they re-open their doors for eat-in customers.

Government aid: Chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed plans to help the trade

Sunak: millions of pounds in financial support for pubs

By Nikkie Thatcher

Pubs have been handed a hefty financial support plan today by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak, including a scheme giving customers up to £10 off each on sit-down meals and non-alcoholic drinks in August, as well as a significant VAT cut on food,...

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