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City Pub Group increases Mosaic stake, Risk appoints Curious senior team

29-Apr-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The past week has seen Risk Capital Partners make senior hires at Curious Brewery, while City Pub Group has acquired more shares in the Galaxy, Pioneer and Sovereign City Pub Companies.

Opinion

‘Apprenticeships can shape the future development of the hospitality industry’

26-Apr-2021 By Jill Whittaker, managing director, HIT Training

The hospitality sector hasn’t been able to perform to its fullest potential for over a year now, and as we begin our transition out of the lockdown phases, we’re going to see a huge surge in demand.

Access Group acquires CPL Learning

21-Apr-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The Access Group has acquired learning and development partner for the hospitality and retail sectors, CPL Learning, to strengthen its customer proposition.

Unemployment figures ‘show fragility of sector’

20-Apr-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

The latest jobs data highlights how fragile the hospitality sector is alongside the importance it has to the country’s economic recovery off the back of the pandemic, according to one trade body.

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Bag a profit by upselling post-lockdown drinkers to crisps and scratchings

14-Apr-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

With the value sales of crisps, snacks and nuts in the UK’s pubs and bars totalling £24m pre-pandemic, The Morning Advertiser sinks its teeth into the art of the upsell.

The Lock In Podcast

The Lock In Podcast: The challenges ahead

13-Apr-2021 By Ed Bedington

In the latest edition of the podcast, the team discuss the issue of staffing amid reopening alongside conflicting guidance from councils and many other challenges operators are facing and could face in the coming months. The team are also joined by Admiral...

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How can pubs prepare to reopen in 2021?

29-Mar-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

With less than a fortnight before outside service is permitted and under two months until inside trading is allowed, Diageo has outlined top tips on how operators can reopen.

Double Dutch launches scholarship for aspiring female bartenders

08-Mar-2021 By Stuart Stone

Premium tonic and mixer brand Double Dutch is celebrating International Women’s Day 2021 by unveiling its Female Bartender Scholarship Programme.

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Preparing for re-opening – staff refresher training

11-Feb-2021 By Poppleston Allen

Re-opening may be some time off, however, now is the perfect time to think about preparing some refresher training for all your staff to undertake on their return behind the bar to get ahead of the game and reduce any threat of enforcement.

The Lock In Podcast

The Lock In Podcast: People power

03-Feb-2021 By Ed Bedington

It's all about the people in this episode of the podcast as the team talk training, furlough challenges, keeping teams engaged, future recruitment challenges and we speak to special guest Jamie Campbell from CPL Learning to get his advice and tips...

Hospitality worst hit sector for job losses

16-Dec-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

The hospitality industry has been the hardest hit by redundancies this year, latest official figures have found.

650k hospitality jobs lost in 2020

08-Dec-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

This year has seen an estimated 650,000 job losses in the hospitality sector, a new study has revealed.

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How much could upskilling bar staff during lockdown boost pub profits?

10-Nov-2020 By The Morning Advertiser

While skipping keg day and ignoring pour form can leave profits languishing in drip trays, a renewed focus on staff training while venues are closed can help publicans boost their bottom line at a time when it matters most.

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‘Inexcusable’ pub job losses afoot, Liberation Group rebrand, Incipio converts rugby star

08-Oct-2020 By Stuart Stone

While both Greene King and Eclectic Bars set out redundancy plans, Liberation Group unveiled a company-wide shake-up and Incipio Group announced a new signing.

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Self-employment support extended

24-Sep-2020 By Emily Hawkins

The Government has extended existing support for self-employed individuals, with a one-off sum of up to £1,875 available.

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Jobs plan 'doesn’t go anywhere near far enough' for pubs

24-Sep-2020 By Emily Hawkins

The Government’s freshly announced Job Support Scheme has been criticised as not going far enough to protect pub jobs.

Quarter of operators predict they will fail by end of 2020 without more help

24-Sep-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Some 23% of operators believe their businesses will fail by the end of the year without further Government support, new research has found.

Government must prevent 'steady stream' of job losses

23-Sep-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Pub industry voices have called on the Government to extend support measures ahead of a potential six months of restrictions.

Fines of up to £10k for rule breaches

22-Sep-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs could be fined up to £10,000 for failing to abide by Covid-secure regulations, the Prime Minister has outlined today (Tuesday 22 September).

What are the Covid-secure rules for pubs?

21-Sep-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Read a summary of the rules pubs must adhere by in order to make them Covid-secure.

Pub staff to receive payment if asked to self-isolate

21-Sep-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Pub workers who need to self-isolate will soon receive a payment to make up for their lost income and bosses could risk fines for threatening staff who ask to take time off.

More than 700,000 jobs at risk in night-time sector

17-Sep-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Over 700,000 more jobs in the night-time industry could be lost within weeks without Government help, a trade body has warned.

UKH fires jobs warning as one in three still furloughed

16-Sep-2020 By Emily Hawkins

At least 900,000 people working in hospitality face losing their job without a tailored support package, one of the sector's trade associations has warned.

William Reed launches Hospitality Week

16-Sep-2020 By MA Editorial

As part of William Reed Business Media’s commitment to connect the industry we are delighted to host Hospitality Week, a new and exciting digital experience offering insight, inspiration and learning.

‘Hospitality will see a spike in redundancies once furlough ends’

15-Sep-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

The hospitality sector will witness a rise in job losses once the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) ends next month (October), a labour expert has warned.

PM rules out furlough extension

09-Sep-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

A Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) extension has been ruled out by Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a Downing Street press conference.

Pushing pens and pulling pints: would remote workers be comfortable working from a pub?

08-Sep-2020 By Stuart Stone

While around half of Brits have returned to their office in some capacity following Covid-19 lockdown, one-in-three would be comfortable doing a days’ work from a ‘pub office’ according to new research.

Applications for Government job creation scheme open

02-Sep-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Pub employers can apply to take part in the Government’s job creation scheme from today (2 September).

Employers to pay 10% of furlough wages from today

01-Sep-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Businesses including pub operators will have to pay 10% of furloughed workers’ wages with taxpayers contributing 70% from today (Tuesday 1 September).

Greene King and Prince’s Trust partnership to create 1,000 jobs for young people

27-Aug-2020 By Stuart Stone

Brewer and pub operator Greene King has pledged to increase the percentage of young people from black, Asian and minority ethnic background on its payroll through a new five-year partnership with the Prince’s Trust.

Oakman Inns to receive royal accolade

20-Aug-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Multiple operator Oakman Inns will be presented with an annual Princess Royal Training Award in November.

Jobs round-up

Hundreds apply for pub jobs, Robinsons reshuffles board, A-level results 'shambles'

19-Aug-2020 By Stuart Stone

Our latest jobs round-up includes a closer look at soaring job application figures from a number of nationwide pub operators, boardroom changes at Robinsons and the thoughts of Brewhouse & Kitchen boss Kris Gumbrell on the recent A-level results 'shambles'.

A-Level results 'shambles' shows need for high quality hospitality apprenticeships, says B&K boss

18-Aug-2020 By Stuart Stone

The chaotic release of A-Level results further highlights the need to develop high calibre hospitality apprenticeships as an alternative to higher education, Brewhouse & Kitchen’s Kris Gumbrell has said.

Diversity issues ‘must be tackled on a company-by-company basis’

18-Aug-2020 By Stuart Stone

The founder of Be Inclusive Hospitality, and its recently launched Elevate Mentorship scheme, believes there is no ‘single solution’ for sectors lacking diversity in leadership and that individual companies must step up.

85% of Brits feel pubs are meeting or exceeding Covid-secure guidance expectations

18-Aug-2020 By Stuart Stone

The vast majority of customers who’ve visited post-lockdown pubs have found operators to be compliant with guidance to stop the spread of Covid-19.

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Greene King recruiting A-Level recipients, Be Inclusive Hospitality mentorship scheme, new FD at Hall & Woodhouse

13-Aug-2020 By Stuart Stone

This week, brewer and pub operator Greene King outlined plans to hire 150 new apprentices and Dorset-based Hall & Woodhouse recruited a former Deloitte partner, while Be Inclusive Hospitality unveiled a new mentorship scheme.

What PPE do pub operators need to provide for staff?

11-Aug-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

With personal protective equipment (PPE) something operators are now having to take into account when running their reopened pubs, we take a look at what this means for staff.

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Pernod Ricard adds senior quartet, former Ei boss joins Bedlam, how to claim CJRS bonus

05-Aug-2020 By Stuart Stone

Pernod Ricard adds four to its marketing team as part of a digital shakeup, Bedlam Brewery appoints new chairman and pub refurbs create 70 new jobs.

How to claim the Coronavirus Job Retention Bonus

04-Aug-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Morning Advertiser takes a look at how operators can claim the £1,000 bonus for furloughed employees.

Eat Out to Help Out goes live today

03-Aug-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Government’s discount scheme to encourage diners to visit the hospitality trade has launched today (Monday 3 August) meaning pub operators can now offer the deal.

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Two thirds fewer shifts being worked post-lockdown, pub receives almost 500 job applications

30-Jul-2020 By Stuart Stone

Despite reports of 484 applicants competing for two jobs at a south London pub, the number of shifts being worked across the UK's hospitality sector remains at less than a third of pre-pandemic numbers.

How many venues have signed up for Eat Out to Help Out scheme?

29-Jul-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

More than 53,000 hospitality venues have signed up to the Government’s nationwide Eat Out to Help Out Scheme so far, HMRC has revealed.

More than half of operators plan to participate in Eat Out to Help Out

20-Jul-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Some 58% of operators are planning to offer customers 50% off (up to £10 per person) as part of the Government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme next month (August).

Leicester operator helping community while closed

15-Jul-2020 By Emily Hawkins

A publican in Leicester has shared his experiences of a continued shutdown after the city was placed into a ‘local lockdown’ at the start of the month, owing to high numbers of Covid-19 cases.

Government ‘not mandating face masks in pubs’

15-Jul-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Face masks will not be made compulsory in pubs, environment secretary George Eustice has confirmed.

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Pub atmosphere has been ‘much more civilised’ since lockdown

13-Jul-2020 By Stuart Stone

The owner of an award-winning clifftop Cornish pub in Crantock near Newquay claims Government guidelines for hospitality operators have created a ‘much more civilised atmosphere’ at her pub post-lockdown.

Face coverings 'right thing to do'

13-Jul-2020 By Emily Hawkins

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

Registration for Eat Out to Help Out Scheme now live

13-Jul-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Operators can now register their pubs on the Government’s Eat Out to Help Out Scheme with the website available from today (Monday 13 July).

How to Get a Chef Apprenticeship 101 – Everything You Need To Know!

07-Jul-2020 By The Morning Advertiser

‘How do I become a chef apprentice?’ is a question we hear all too frequently at The Morning Advertiser – fortunately we’ve been listening, and have compiled a guide that covers everything you need to know about how to become a chef with an apprenticeship,...

‘Virtual training is the way of the future’

25-Jun-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Online classrooms will become a permanent fixture in the delivery of pub training according to the head of training at Star Pub & Bars.