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'Heartless': the managing director of Bath Pub Company has said no-shows are 'beyond belief' given the struggle of the pub trade because of Covid-19

Pub boss slams 'damaging and heartless' no shows

By Emily Hawkins

The head of a city-based pub group was left feeling “incredulous” following a number of no-show bookings on the first weekend of trading after the Covid-19 shutdown.

Change the narrative: 'the entire sector should be holding its head high for pulling off a reasonable and responsible restart'

Opinion

The reality of reopening

By Ed Bedington

Well the predictions of carnage and mayhem failed to materialise, despite the best efforts of some media outlets and newspapers attempts to suggest otherwise.

Support needed: Marston's CEO was among some 120 hospitality bosses to back a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Government must 'act decisively' with financial support

By Emily Hawkins

More than 100 hospitality industry leaders have written to the Prime Minister backing a support and investment package to rejuvenate the pub and restaurant sectors in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.

Royal approval: The Duke of Cambridge shows his support to the pub trade

Prince William pops to the pub for a pint

By Nicholas Robinson

Pubs received their biggest show of support prior to reopening on Saturday 4 July when HRH the Duke of Cambridge popped into the Rose & Crown in Snettisham, Norfolk, for a swift pint.

Waiting game: the Forge Inn is one of those in Leicester unable to reopen tomorrow (Saturday 4 July) like those in the rest of England.

‘Time to support pubs in localised lockdowns’

By Emily Hawkins

The director of a Leicester-based pub group has described the “extremely challenging” process of cancelling plans to reopen sites and said the Government should help businesses in his predicament.

Need to know: what key updates, news and pieces of guidance should pub operators be aware of before reopening?

What do pubs need to know before reopening?

By Stuart Stone

There’s been a seemingly endless stream of information thrown at pubs, bars and restaurants ahead of the resumption of trade on 4 July. Here’s a checklist of some of the key reopening news and guidance.

How are pubs gearing up for opening?

Cautious approach for pub opening

By Ed Bedington

With just one day to go until pubs are able to start opening their doors, the race is on to get ready and compliant with the Government guidelines.

Support: CCEP's Rob Harris outlines the company's support plans for pubs

Coca-Cola pledges pub support in the months ahead

By Nicholas Robinson

The UK’s largest producer of soft drinks for the pub and bar sector Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has outlined its intentions to bolster its UK on-trade support including free stock for outlets, bigger wholesale offers, as well as operational support...

Positive outlook: operators have outlined their thoughts on reopening

It’s all about the customers!

By Ed Bedington

With pubs gearing up for independence day from next Saturday (4 July), The Morning Advertiser spoke to a group of operators to find out what it was they were most looking forward to when it comes to the industry getting back up and running.

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Track and trace without the hassle

By Ed Bedington

As we look forward to welcoming back our guests, are you ready to track everyone who visits you?

Results in: the trade was split in half as to whether to open on 4 July or not

50% of pubs 'may not open on 4 July'

By Nikkie Thatcher

Half of operators don’t know or are not planning to reopen on 4 July, according to the latest data from a weekly survey.

Confidence project: Marston's said it is entering an uncertain trading situation when its pubs open up from 4 July

Marston's announces £40m hit to sales

By Emily Hawkins

Pub company Marston's experienced a hit of £40m to sales due to the coronavirus lockdown, prompting its chief executive to say he was uncertain about how its pubs would perform in the short-term reopening period.

How can small pubs operate under the Government guidance?

Big challenges for small operators

By Ed Bedington

While the news that distancing measures were being relaxed from 2m to 1m is being celebrated, for some operators, even 1m is going to be a challenge.

State aid: the Government is supporting outdoor dining as part of its effort to help the economy bounce back from coronavirus

Red tape slashed to simplify outdoor service for pubs

By Nikkie Thatcher

The Government has introduced simpler licensing processes for outdoor seating for pubs in a bid to make it easier for people to safely eat and drink outside and in turn, help operators bounce back from the coronavirus lockdown amid reopening.

Government guidance: outside areas in Scottish hospitality venues could reopen on 6 July

Scottish beer gardens to reopen on 6 July

By Nikkie Thatcher

Scotland’s outdoor hospitality areas such as beer gardens are poised to reopen on 6 July – nine days before inside use is to be permitted.

How do I serve the perfect pint of Guinness?

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How to serve the perfect pint of Guinness

By Nicholas Robinson

Being the granddaddy of beer, Guinness is held to a high standard by consumers across the UK who will expect their first draught pint of the world-famous stout to be perfect on their return to the pub. But what exactly does that entail?

How many spirits should my pub stock after coronavirus lockdown?

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How to sell spirits post-lockdown

By Nicholas Robinson

What will customers want when the pub trade reopens is the million-pound question operators across the UK are likely to be asking as they prepare their sites for the first influx of socially distanced punters. And following a steady uptick in sales over...

Safety measures: the Government has laid out a number of guidelines operators should adhere to for reopening

Gov reopening guidance

How to keep customers and staff safe when reopening

By Nikkie Thatcher

A stringent cleaning regime, rearranging furniture and keeping safe distances from each other are just three of the steps operators need to take to keep guests and workers safe amid reopening.

Swift clarification needed: the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) said it will design a data protection system to guide pub operators.

Gov Reopening Guidance

Calls for clarity on pub customer data and NHS Test and Trace

By Emily Hawkins

The pub sector has asked for prompt clarification of how operators should collect and keep data from customers after the Government requested venues to do so in a bid to support the NHS Covid-19 contact tracing system.

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