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Daily bulletin - Tuesday 7 April

07-Apr-2020 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's editor Ed Bedington delivers a rundown of the latest news for pubs regarding coronavirus including an update on the Government's grant scheme.

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The Drinks Trust Covid-19 Relief Fund application deadline extended

07-Apr-2020 By Stuart Stone

The Drinks Trust has announced that it is welcoming applications for financial support from individuals who have been affected by the spread of coronavirus until either 7pm on 14 April or 10,000 applications have been received.

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The Government needs to act on rent or face the end of hospitality as we know it

06-Apr-2020 By Paul Wigham

The Covid-19 outbreak has been a catastrophe for all rent-paying ‘bricks and mortar businesses’ according to All Our Bars chief executive Paul Wigham who sets out what he believes the Government should do next.

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‘Tenants need support of pubcos to survive,’ says PCA

06-Apr-2020 By Stuart Stone

Pubs code adjudicator (PCA) Paul Newby and deputy Fiona Dickie have called on regulated pubcos refusing to waive rent to clarify how they plan to back tied tenants through the ongoing pandemic.

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Daily bulletin - Monday 6 April

06-Apr-2020 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's editor Ed Bedington delivers a rundown of the latest news for pubs regarding coronavirus including reaction to the British Beer & Pub Association's statement on the use of grants.

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‘It’s weird seeing staff and regulars almost every day and then just nothing’

03-Apr-2020 By Stuart Stone

Justine Lorriman of the Royal Dyche pub describes the impact of the Covid-19 shutdown on her pub and explains why she and her team can’t wait to reopen.

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Pubcos sign PCA declaration to preserve tenant rights during coronavirus

03-Apr-2020 By Stuart Stone

The businesses regulated by the pubs code have signed a joint declaration to protect tenant rights after informing pubs code adjudicator (PCA) Paul Newby that they are unable to uphold duties during the Covid-19 shutdown.

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Beds & Bars to house stranded staff at UK hostels

02-Apr-2020 By Stuart Stone

Operator of hostels, bars and pubs across 10 cities in seven countries – Beds & Bars – has launched LoveHouse, a scheme guaranteeing staff a roof over their head during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Chestnut to donate takeaway revenue to the NHS

02-Apr-2020 By Stuart Stone

The founder of East Anglia-based operator Chestnut, Philip Turner, has vowed to donate takeaway revenue from its 11-strong pub estate to the NHS during the Covid-19 shutdown.

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How to store drinks while pubs are shut

02-Apr-2020 By Stuart Stone

Experts from the British Soft Drinks Association (BSDA), Guinness, Alderman’s Drinks and High Speed Training explain how pubs can best store drink stock left behind during the Covid-19 shutdown.

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Peach rules out staff cuts as directors forgo salary

01-Apr-2020 By Stuart Stone

Peach Pub Company has assured staff there will be no job cuts across its 19 sites during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic – with company directors surrendering their salaries until pubs reopen.

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Admiral, St Austell and Greene King pubs to offer click-and-collect groceries

01-Apr-2020 By Stuart Stone

A new initiative will provide more than 2,000 pubs across Admiral, St Austell and Greene King’s collective portfolio the digital tools to sell staple groceries to their local communities during Covid-19 lockdown.

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Pubs warned lock-ins illegal

31-Mar-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs have been warned that it is illegal to host lock-ins under the Government’s social distancing measures and they could risk their licence being revoked.

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William Grant to add two Olympic swimming pools’ worth of ethanol to hand sanitiser effort

30-Mar-2020 By Stuart Stone

The maker of Glenfiddich, Monkey Shoulder and Hendrick’s gin has pledged 5m litres of ethanol to the hand sanitiser production drive in order to combat the spread of coronavirus.

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£15m City Pub Group share offer to offset coronavirus impact

27-Mar-2020 By Stuart Stone

City Pub Group has revealed that it has raised £15m from the successful placing of 30,000,000 new ordinary shares today (27 March).

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Budweiser Brewing Group programme to plough £1m into Britain’s pubs

27-Mar-2020 By Stuart Stone

Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I, part of AB InBev, has today (Friday 27 March) launched a new programme to help Britain’s pubs through coronavirus closures.

Pubcos listed among top tourist attraction providers

13-Mar-2020 By Stuart Stone

VisitEngland has recognised a number of pub operators among 2019’s top tourist attraction providers – joining Liverpool and Manchester United football clubs, Bletchley Park and Durham Castle on its annual list.

BT Sport’s women’s football pledge backed by more than 1,000 pubs

13-Mar-2020 By Stuart Stone

BT Sport’s Red Lioness Pledge now has more than 1,000 signatories after 150 Stonegate Pubs committed to showing more women’s football.

My Pub: the Victoria Inn, Eastleach, Gloucestershire

12-Mar-2020 By Gary Lloyd

Licensee Tom Gabbitas explains why his idyllic pub in the Cotswolds keeps fans flocking in all year round.

No and low-alcohol entrepreneur wins £125,000 Dragons’ Den investment

10-Mar-2020 By Stuart Stone

Former Halewood, Bass, Molson Coors and Whitbread Brewers sales manager-turned-drinks maker Richard Clark has won £125,000 investment for alcohol-free business Drynks on BBC TV show Dragons’ Den.

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Top tips: don’t let your premises licence lapse

10-Mar-2020 By Poppleston Allen

A premises licence is a precious asset – lose it and not only will you lose precious trade in the intervening period but you have no guarantee that an application for a new licence will be granted with the same hours and conditions.

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Call for pubs to take age verification as seriously for gaming machines as they do for alcohol sales

10-Mar-2020 By Poppleston Allen

Over the recent weeks and months, we have noticed an increase in both industry and local/national media reports regarding gaming machines in pubs and test purchasing.

My Shout

‘I hope the Chancellor recognises the economic, communal and cultural benefits of pubs’

09-Mar-2020 By David Cunningham

Freezes in beer duty could be the start of a recovery – but early-stage recovery is fragile and needs nurturing and further Government support, according to Long Live the Local campaign director David Cunningham.

Community pub named Britain’s best rural social enterprise

09-Mar-2020 By Stuart Stone

The community-owned Pheasant at Neenton, in Shropshire, has been named Britain’s best rural social enterprise at the 2019-20 Rural Business Awards.

Opinion

Walking is an ‘under-used promotional tool’ for pubs

09-Mar-2020 By Sophie Atherton

Sophie Atherton believes more pubs should promote themselves using walks and walking guides

Little interview

Women ‘less hesitant’ in drinks start-ups, says Double Dutch co-founder

06-Mar-2020 By Stuart Stone

Raissa de Haas, who co-founded premium mixer brand Double Dutch, looks forward to seeing the ‘next batch’ of young female entrepreneurs make their mark.

Little interview

Low and no drinkers need to ‘feel like part of the group’

06-Mar-2020 By Stuart Stone

‘Sociability’ is an essential ingredient in creating a successful low and no-alcohol product according to Richard Clark, founder and managing director of Drynks.

'Consumer demand for adventurous flavours has grown substantially over the past two years'

02-Mar-2020 By Jonathan Watt

Keeping up to speed with the fast-moving mixer market is crucial for publicans looking to maximise their spirit sales and keep their experimental clientele happy

Opinion

St Patrick’s Day 2020 – ‘offering Guinness with a free hat is outdated’

02-Mar-2020 By Patrick Clover

Ahead of St Patrick’s Day, founder and CEO of digital hospitality marketing start-up Stampede, Patrick Clover, gives his top tips for pub success.

Brothers launches Tutti Frutti and Marshmallow cider flavours

28-Feb-2020 By Stuart Stone

Fruit cider maker Brothers has followed up the successful release of its Rhubarb & Custard and Parma Violet variants by launching two new flavours inspired by sweet shop staples.

Bake-off winner Candice Brown protests pubs’ financial plight

27-Feb-2020 By Stuart Stone

Great British Bake Off winner-turned-publican Candice Brown trapped herself in a giant pint glass outside parliament to highlight the monetary bind facing local pub operators.

My Pub: Moody Cow, Upton Bishop, Herefordshire

27-Feb-2020 By Gary Lloyd

Turning around the fortunes of a failed pub is often more difficult than starting from scratch but that is exactly what licensee Chris Burgess did at the Moody Cow.

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Legal Q&A: Natasha’s Law and how to grow your vegan offer

24-Feb-2020 By Poppleston Allen

The latest legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitor Poppleston Allen covers Natasha’s Law and what to consider when enhancing your pub’s vegan menu.

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Top tips: don’t give anyone a reason to be noisy

24-Feb-2020 By Poppleston Allen

It may feel a long way away given the recent storms, but spring really is just around the corner – it officially starts on 20 March.

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Late-night levy changes in store

24-Feb-2020 By Poppleston Allen

This year is likely to start with the arrival of another late-night levy. This time in Redbridge, where the full council will meet in a few weeks’ time to decide on adopting the levy.

Coronavirus

Avoid going viral: should pub operators take extra measures against coronavirus?

24-Feb-2020 By Alice Leader

Five pub staff members were last month (February) advised to “self-isolate” themselves after a customer – who was unaware they had contracted coronavirus – entered the premises. Should operators be concerned or are there steps they can take to eradicate...

Opinion

If I were a bar person or waiter I’d be profoundly insulted by the use of the term ‘unskilled labour’

24-Feb-2020 By Pete Brown

Pete Brown reacts to the new immigration rules that downplay the difficult roles hospitality workers have

‘Pubs need a new, young, energetic and enthusiastic generation to take them into the future’

21-Feb-2020 By Stuart Stone

From university dropouts and former apprentices to masters’ graduates and multiple operators, The Morning Advertiser (MA) spoke to nine publicans who have made their mark at the business end of the bar in their 20s.

One-in-four Brits reckon running a pub is a ‘very difficult’ career

20-Feb-2020 By Stuart Stone

A cocktail of long hours and spiralling sector costs appear too strong for more than three quarters of the British public, who consider running a pub to be a ‘difficult’ career path.

Regional report

What makes Nottingham a good place to own a pub?

19-Feb-2020 By Michelle Perrett

Investors are arrowing in on Nottingham and its surrounding towns – especially so since the city introduced a saturation zone 15 years ago.

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How are pub companies focusing on sustainability?

19-Feb-2020 By Nigel Huddleston

Customers want to buy from businesses that demonstrate a good environmental ideology – here are four of the best pubcos that were finalists at the 2019 Publican Awards

Property round-up

Coaching Inn Group hits 17-site mark and Camden Town Brewery reveals new-look ‘home of Hells’

18-Feb-2020 By Stuart Stone

Coaching Inn Group, Nicholson’s, Shoreditch Bar Group and Gibney’s revealed new additions to their pub estates, while Stonegate and Punch both completed pub projects in the region of £300,000.

Opinion

Ten food safety compliance tips for pub operators

17-Feb-2020 By Malcolm Muir

Malcolm Muir, consultancy director at Venners, reads pub operators the diet act and offers 10 tips to stay within the sector’s food safety laws.

Roseacre aiming to double in size – but don’t want to be ‘massive’

17-Feb-2020 By Stuart Stone

Michael Thomas, founder of Midlands-based Roseacre Pub Company, says he looks at three or four sites per week in an effort to grow his budding pubco.

How to tackle the hospitality sector’s £5.1bn food and drink waste problem

17-Feb-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Waste in the world of hospitality does not simply mean a pint is knocked over once in a while – we are looking at drinks, food, rubbish and materials that often go to landfill.

My Pub: the White Hart, Lydgate, Greater Manchester

17-Feb-2020 By Gary Lloyd

Charles Brierley has been at the helm of the White Hart for a quarter of a century and built up the business, including adding rooms and constantly upgrading the restaurants.

Future-proofing pub food

14-Feb-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Avoiding meat, consuming farmed fish or cutting out the distance food has to travel are all key aspects in creating a more environmentally friendly future.

The glass is always greener - how are drink makers embracing sustainability?

14-Feb-2020 By Alice Leader

As consumers remain concerned over sustainability issues, what is the industry doing to prove its commitment to being more environmentally friendly?

MA500

Don’t rum before you can walk – lessons from gin boom can boost rum sales

14-Feb-2020 By Stuart Stone

Bacardi UK’s marketing manager Marie Peyto told operators at MA500 London how mastering rum basics can help them make the most of gin’s nearest challenger.

Big interview

On-trade sustainability has got to be about more than just plastic straws and vegan dishes

11-Feb-2020 By Stuart Stone

The Morning Advertiser stopped by No.35 Mackenzie Walk in London’s Canary Wharf for a cup of tea, glass of wonky cucumber water, and a chat about the evolution of Darwin & Wallace with managing director Mel Marriott