Payment

Sector could recoup Covid losses through optimising payment strategies

25-Apr-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The hospitality sector could see significant gains by optimising its payment strategies and providers, according to a new report by emerchantpay.

Paper £20 to be withdrawn in 2022

24-Jun-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

The old paper £20 and £50 notes will be no longer be considered legal tender from 30 September 2022, the Bank of England has announced.

Payment guidance reiterated after confusion

08-Apr-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Operators have been reassured they can take payments indoors in exceptional circumstances after confusion on social media.

Jobs round-up

Minister motion wins support, hospitality’s ethnicity pay gap revealed

14-Jan-2021 By Stuart Stone

The first jobs round-up of 2021 includes an update on the campaign for a dedicated hospitality minister, a new hire at Halewood, and the release of a data review examining the experiences of hospitality staff from different ethnic backgrounds.

Confusion over Sam Smith's card payment strategy

19-Nov-2019 By Alice Leader

Claims that Sam Smith's payment strategy across its estate has changed, with card payments apparently being pulled from its sites, are unfounded and outdated, a source has said.

Pay violations ‘prevalent’ in hospitality sector

17-Sep-2019 By Emily Hawkins

The hospitality sector has been singled out as especially bad for labour market violations, including failing to pay workers for holiday, according to a think-tank.

What is the gender pay gap at UK pub companies?

08-Apr-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Pub companies’ gender pay gap data has been published by the Government, with many companies narrowing their gaps by small percentages.

Calls to end late payments to small businesses

07-Dec-2018 By Emily Hawkins

A crackdown on big firms who pay their smaller suppliers late has been urged by a committee of MPs.

How to reduce costs: could screens replace pub staff?

28-Nov-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Using technology to save on staffing costs should not hinder the customers’ experience, but should enhance it, the boss of an ordering and payment app has maintained.

How pub workers can beat the January blues

09-Jan-2018 By Stuart Stone

In light of seasonal splurging and early December paydays, the Licensed Trade Charity has issued a short guide to help pub workers beat January money blues.

Devon publican boosts business by introducing Bitcoin

27-Jun-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

A Devon publican has boosted his business by accepting payments by Bitcoin - a cheaper alternative to credit card.

Top tips for pubs on paying your employees

10-Mar-2014 By David Williams

'How often should I pay my employees?' is a question is that most employers ask at some point. The answer lies in the particular circumstances of the business, as pubs have very distinct requirements. David Williams examines the issue.

Company posing as The Good Food Guide scams pubs for money

13-Jun-2012 By Lesley Foottit

A bogus company pretending to represent The Good Food Guide has contacted pubs asking them to pay for inclusion.

Punch Taverns under fire over admin charge

16-Sep-2010 By John Harrington

A Punch tenant has criticised the pubco for adding a £25 plus VAT charge for every cash payment made to the company. Carol Anderson said she was...

PPL adds late payment charge

09-Jun-2010 By John Harrington

Music licensing body PPL is to add a 50% late payment surcharge for pubs during 2010, following a surge in delayed payments.

Hosts warned over 'translator' scam

01-Apr-2010 By John Harrington

Licensees have been warned of a new scam involving upfront payments for bogus translators used by letting guests. Hosts are asked to take payment...

Diageo and Anheuser-Busch criticised over supplier payments

24-Feb-2009 By John Harrington

Diageo and Budweiser brewer Anheuser-Busch have been criticised for extending the time taken to pay smaller suppliers.

Licensee wins back £7,000 owed to her by pubco

08-Oct-2008

A licensee owed nearly £7,000 by her pubco has finally had the money returned after a year of disputes.Sheila Lennox-Boyd sold the Brunel in...

Spirit Group plans to merge employment contracts spark staff fury

26-Jul-2008 By Hamish Champ

Proposals to replace dozens of existing Spirit Group employment contracts with a single set of terms and conditions have been condemned by staff who...

Licensees win extra time to pay rent

14-Feb-2008

A Newquay couple has won a reprieve for the second time to stay at their Enterprise Inns pub. Inez and Craig Ward, who have been at Mavericks since...

Off-trade will face ADZ charges

16-Jan-2008 By John Harrington

Off-trade venues likely to face some charges in alcohol disorder zones

Drink Talking: Michael Willis

13-Apr-2006

With energy prices constantly rising, is there no one out there to give advice asks Michael Willis of The Tite Inn, Chadlington, Oxfordshire.We have...

Using plastic for slates is coming

20-Oct-2005

News that I will have to remember all my PIN numbers without fail by next year has put me in a state of panic. But it has also reminded me how much...