Grants

95% of operators still not received 'inadequate and misjudged' Omicron grants

28-Jan-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Just one in 20 operators have received the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure grants so far, a snap poll by the Morning Advertiser has revealed.

One-off grant of up to £29,500 for Scottish breweries welcomed by sector

26-Jan-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The announcement of a one-off grant of up to £29,500 as part of the Scottish Brewers Support Fund has been welcomed by the sector.

It's not biting the hand that feeds if its scraps from the table

22-Dec-2021 By Ed Bedington

It wasn’t so much a shining knight, riding to our rescue on the white horse, more like a clown on the back of a knackered old seaside donkey.

Restart Grants 'difference between survival or failure' for many pubs

22-Apr-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Operators who are yet to receive a Restart Grant have said they feel local authorities’ slow approach is hampering their chance of recovery.

Local authorities advised on Restart grant payments

19-Mar-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Guidance on Restart grants has been issued to local authorities by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS).

Government more than trebles State Aid cap

05-Mar-2021 By Stuart Stone

The State Aid cap has been increased to more than £10m, offering larger pub, bar and restaurant firms greater access to Government-backed grants outlined in the Spring Budget.

The Lock In Podcast

The Lock In Podcast: Show us the money!

27-Jan-2021 By Ed Bedington

It's all about the money in this episode of the podcast as the team talk finances, and speak to grants expert Kevin Stewart to get his advice on how operators can prise the cash grants out of local councils. James and Heath also share their thoughts...

One-in-four operators yet to receive grants from second lockdown

12-Jan-2021 By Stuart Stone

A Morning Advertiser (MA) survey has revealed that a quarter of pub operators (24%) who applied for grants during November’s lockdown are still awaiting funds – with many citing outstanding payments of more than £10,000.

#UnitedWeStand

Are you claiming for everything you need?

14-May-2020 By Gary Lloyd

The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown the world into a health and economic downward spiral but the UK Government has, and continues, to offer lifelines to the hospitality sector. Here is what’s available to pubs.