England

Hospitality can ‘spearhead economic recovery’

10-Dec-2020 By Emily Hawkins

The hospitality sector can “spearhead” the country’s economic growth but only if supported through the coronavirus crisis, a trade body has said.

Tier 3 would be ‘writing on the wall’ for London pubs

10-Dec-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Many of the capital's hospitality businesses would be forced to permanently close should the city be placed into the toughest tier of coronavirus measures, a trade association has claimed.

Financial support for Welsh pubs to outstrip English and Scottish counterparts several times over

04-Dec-2020 By Stuart Stone

The average Welsh pub will receive four times as much grant funding as Scottish sites and more than three times that of the average English pub during the festive period, new research has found.

Tier review will 'try to be sensitive to local effort'

03-Dec-2020 By Emily Hawkins

The Government could take a more localised approach when it reviews coronavirus tiers, the Prime Minister has suggested.

Only 27% of pubs intended to reopen, BBPA survey shows

03-Dec-2020 By Emily Hawkins

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has said 12,600 - just 27% of pubs in Britain - had told them they intended to reopen yesterday (2 December) after England's second national lockdown was lifted.

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Pubs hit by tier four closures in 'longest winter in living memory'

02-Dec-2020 By Emily Hawkins

As pubs adapt to new coronavirus measures, The Morning Advertiser will bring you the latest updates and reaction on this live blog.

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What financial support is available to UK pubs this winter?

01-Dec-2020 By Stuart Stone

Following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement that England would be plunged into its third national lockdown in an address on 4 January, The Morning Advertiser rounds up what funding is available across the UK.

Tier 2 ‘not fair on customers or owners’ of wet-led pubs

01-Dec-2020 By Emily Hawkins

One tier two operator has described his disappointment over being unable to reopen his "proper locals' pub" after lockdown.

Tier 2 operators 'still very unsure' on meal rules

30-Nov-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Pub operators in tier two areas have said they still do not feel confident about what is permitted within the new rules.

'An injustice to an industry that has done everything to comply'

27-Nov-2020 By Ed Bedington

The announcement of the tiering system leaving 99% of the UK in higher and extreme restrictive measures has come as a hammer blow to the hospitality industry - as Greene King ceo Nick Mackenize said, a lockdown in all but name.

Map: where can pubs open in England?

27-Nov-2020 By Emily Hawkins

The Morning Advertiser (MA) has mapped out the new tier system for England after an additional fourth tier was added.

Curfew extension 'meaningless' alongside tougher rules

23-Nov-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Publicans have dubbed an extended curfew time as a “distraction” and said it will do little to help revenues amid tougher restrictions elsewhere.

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MPs approve pub closures in second lockdown

04-Nov-2020 By Emily Hawkins

MPs have voted in favour of the new set of lockdown rules, which will come into force later tonight.

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Prime Minister pledges cash for wet pubs

02-Nov-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Most areas in England will be placed into tier two measures this week while pubs in a number of areas must remain closed under the strictest rules.

'No one should go hungry, least of all kids'

26-Oct-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs have compiled free food parcels and meals for vulnerable children after MPs voted against funding free school meals during holidays, including the October half term.

Map: where are pubs under the strictest measures in England?

15-Oct-2020 By Emily Hawkins

A tiered system of coronavirus measures came into effect on Wednesday 14 October, splicing the country into different sets of restrictions.

Where have pubs closed because of coronavirus cases?

22-Jul-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs across the country have been cooperating with the NHS Test and Trace scheme with a number closing their doors for a few days following linked Covid-19 cases.

Ei's Craft Union Pub Company opens 200th pub

27-Feb-2018 By Georgina Townshend

Craft Union Pub Company, part of Ei Managed Operations, has reached the "significant milestone" of opening its 200th pub.

MPs learn the economic importance of beer and cheese

23-Jan-2018 By Stuart Stone

The National Farmers Union (NFU) joined forces with the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group to highlight the importance of British beer and cheese to the UK economy.

70% of consumers want British-made food

17-Jan-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Almost three quarters (70%) of consumers would choose British-made products if given the choice, according to new research.

Can you turn Ashes to cash?

14-Nov-2017 By Tommy Leighton

Arguably, the winter’s biggest sporting occasion takes place largely while the UK sleeps, and it could be as tough for publicans to turn the Ashes into a profitable opportunity as it will be for Joe Root and his men to retain the fabled urn, Down Under.

Pubs to reap rewards from international walking trails campaign

13-Nov-2017 By Stuart Stone

Hundreds of British pubs on or near great national walking trails are on course to benefit from a new tourist promotion.

England take on Argentina in Autumn Internationals curtain raiser

10-Nov-2017 By Stuart Stone

In the first in a trio of Autumn Internationals at Twickenham, Eddie Jones' side take on Argentina in what the coach describes as their “most important game this year”.

Admiral agrees deal wth G1 for Heineken pubs

01-Nov-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Admiral Taverns, in partnership with G1 Group, is to acquire a number of pubs from Heineken’s Star Pubs & Bars business.

Tom Kerridge’s Coach wins Michelin star

03-Oct-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Tom Kerridge’s the Coach in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, was a new addition to this year’s Michelin Guide after it was awarded one star for its food and service.

Michelin-starred chef joins Best British Roast Dinner judging panel

19-Sep-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Mark Sargeant has been announced as one of the judges for this year’s Best British Roast Dinner competition.

Celebrity’s historic research could save inter-war pub from demolition

31-Aug-2017 By Fred A'Court

A 1930s Somerset pub that has been closed since last year is being considered for Grade II listing following last-minute research by campaigners and the parish council that could save it from demolition.

Staycations grow hospitality sales by more than 8%

25-Aug-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Brits are now more inclined to holiday in the UK, providing the on-trade with a substantial boost, although the uncertain economic climate is preventing them from really splashing the cash.

Pub lunch in the Cotswolds is Brits’ ‘happiest place’

23-Aug-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Eating a pub lunch in the Cotswolds has hit the top spot of ‘happy places’, according to research from experts.

Overseas tourists make beeline for pub accommodation, finds research

17-Aug-2017 By Fred A'Court

Pubs are sewn into the very fabric of Britain, and it turns out that foreign visitors think so too.

Last call for Best British Roast Dinner competition entries

08-Aug-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Time is running out for pubs to enter this year’s Best British Roast Dinner competition before the deadline on 1 October.

Sky Sports announces new programme line-up across 10 channels

10-Jul-2017 By Helen Gilbert

Sky Sports is expanding its service with two extra sports channels for its commercial customers.

British & Irish Lions return for second Test match

30-Jun-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Another weekend of sport will see the second match in the British & Irish Lions Test series in Wellington, as well as the tennis final from Eastbourne.

National sporting rivalries dominate this weekend's sport

09-Jun-2017 By Liam Coleman

England face oldest rivals in cricket and football

Rugby legend Phil Vickery is Doom Bar ambassador

26-May-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Former England rugby union captain Phil Vickery has been chosen as Doom Bar brand ambassador ahead of this summer’s tour of New Zealand.

Pub joins 40 community cinemas in northern England

02-May-2017 By Georgina Townshend

The Wrygrath Inn has joined the ranks of 40 community cinemas in the north of England, supported by Cine North, a subsidiary of the British Film Institute based at the National Media Museum in Bradford.

Plea for Brits home and abroad to 'raise a glass' this St George’s Day

21-Apr-2017 By Georgina Townshend

As St George’s Day celebrations commence up and down the country this weekend, the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has called on Brits and UK ambassadors across the world to “raise a glass” to all the wine and spirit makers across England’s 'green...

Number of distilleries up thanks to gin boom

18-Apr-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The registration of new distilleries rose by almost a fifth (17%) last year, according to a report from the Wine & Spirit Trade Association WSTA), which is based on data from HM Revenue & Customs.

Punch honours seven pubs for community spirit

11-Apr-2017 By Liam Coleman

Punch has praised tenants from the company’s Mercury division in the north of England and Wales in a special awards ceremony to celebrate top performance.

Top 50 Gastropubs

New rooms and fourth site for Star Inn Harome

03-Apr-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Top UK gastropub the Star Inn is set to expand its original site in Harome, North Yorkshire, while a fourth site in the local seaside town of Whitby will open soon.

England, Ireland and Wales all in football action

24-Mar-2017 By Liam Coleman

International football, a much-anticipated boxing rematch and Premiership rugby are all a part of the best sport to show in the pub this weekend.

Best of the pubs on the market

23-Mar-2017 By Liam Coleman

From Sussex to Somerset, here's our monthly roundup of the best pubs available.

Winners of first independent English wine competition announced

21-Mar-2017 By Georgina Townshend

The inaugural winners of the Independent English Wine Awards (IEWA) have been unveiled after judging took place last week.

Illegal football: ten pubs slapped with huge fines in major clampdown

17-Feb-2017 By Liam Coleman

Licensees from across the UK have been issued with fines totalling £92,700 following a significant attempt from the Premier League to stamp out illegal football in pubs.

England visit Wales for crunch Six Nations match

10-Feb-2017 By Liam Coleman

Expect a fiery encounter in Cardiff as Wales host England in the RBS 6 Nations, but there is more to show in the pub this weekend than just rugby.

New World Trading Company to launch new concept

27-Jan-2017 By Sara Hussein

New World Trading Company (NWTC) is to launch a new concept in Birmingham this year. 

Historic Pub

Historic pub named among 21 'most fascinating' places to visit in England

20-Dec-2016 By Helen Gilbert

A Grade II-listed pub is among 21 of the ‘most fascinating’ places to visit in country, according to a Historic England guide.

Sport

Full-time Fletch reflects on 2016

02-Dec-2016 By Darren Fletcher, BT Sport commentator

Darren Fletcher reflects on why from Leicester to Northern Ireland, 2016 will be looked back on as the year of the underdog.

TV Sport

The weekend sport: England in football and rugby action

11-Nov-2016 By Liam Coleman

The best of the weekend's sport to screen in the pub sees England strut their stuff in both football and rugby union.

MA Sport

'I will stick to my traditional bitters' – rugby pundit Stuart Barnes talks pubs

10-Nov-2016 By Liam Coleman

Rugby players are renowned for being passionate about the pub and former Bath and England fly-half and Sky Sports pundit, Stuart Barnes, is no different.