Lockdown - Hospitality

Study on pub virus transmission slammed as 'out-of-date witch hunt'

16-Feb-2021 By Emily Hawkins

University research claiming Scottish pubs were lax with coronavirus measures this summer has been rebuked by pub trade bodies, who claim the study’s sample size is not representative.

Pubco bosses call on Chancellor to aid 'sustainable recovery'

15-Feb-2021 By Emily Hawkins

More than 160 CEOs from across the hospitality sector have signed a letter to the Chancellor pleading for further support from the upcoming Budget.

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• LIVE: 'No change to the next steps of the roadmap'

15-Feb-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The Morning Advertiser will bring you the latest updates and reactions to lockdown news impacting the pub sector.

Heineken tight-lipped on UK job cuts

12-Feb-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Brewing giant Heineken has confirmed the loss of under 100 jobs at its UK operation.

Insurance ruling led to 'more confusion' among operators

11-Feb-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Many operators have been left disappointed after initially believing they were eligible for an insurance payout following a landmark court ruling.

Legal challenge on wet pub closures moves forward

10-Feb-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Night time economy adviser for Greater Manchester Sacha Lord is to press ahead with a legal challenge over restrictions on wet pubs.

Businesses given more time to repay lockdown loans

08-Feb-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The Government has granted businesses greater flexibility in repaying lockdown loans, in a move that will give many “valuable breathing space”.

Opinion

‘Current lockdown is having a more significant impact than the previous ones’

08-Feb-2021 By Adam Nelson, the Orange Tree, Chelmsford, Essex

Following the announcement of a third national lockdown, we had low expectations for January.

Licensing Hub – Legal with Poppleston Allen

Legal Q&A: post-lockdown licensing and opportunities for pubs

01-Feb-2021 By James Anderson, Poppleston Allen

James Anderson from specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen discusses what role pubs could play on post-lockdown high streets and where opportunities exist for operators once restrictions are lifted.

Treasury urged to extend support as sector stares 'into the abyss'

01-Feb-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs have been left “battling for survival”, UKHospitality’s Kate Nicholls has said after imploring the Treasury to extend critical support for hospitality businesses.

'No correlation' between Eat Out to Help Out and infection numbers, says Treasury

29-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The Treasury has defended its Eat Out to Help Out scheme to critics who blamed the discount meals initiative for driving up infection rates.

Pubs with rooms anticipate holiday boom

29-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs with rooms are hoping to benefit from a domestic tourism trend this summer, although some operators say they are worried about a drop in trade.

'VAT cut was more helpful than lockdown grants'

28-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The trade has implored the Government to extend a sector-wide VAT reduction following suggestions there are no plans afoot to continue the policy beyond March.

£200m a day hospitality losses

28-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Britain's pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels lost nearly £200m a day in sales in 2020, according to new figures.

Chancellor implored to act to save pub jobs

26-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been pressed to extend vital support for hospitality, after figures reveal the sector as the hardest hit by job losses once more.

Oxford's Lamb & Flag to close as 'not currently financially viable'

26-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

A historic pub is to close after four centuries after the pressures of the pandemic rendered it unable to break even.

Community raises £60k for pub-zoo as owner urges Government 'don't crush' sector

25-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The owner of a pub which also boasts a zoo on-site has slammed the Government for not doing more to help the sector and said his business “wouldn’t be here” without its regulars.

'Everything's gone': pubs hit by flood devastation

22-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Heavy rainfall has caused further anxiety for publicans in parts of England and Wales this month, with one operator estimating £10,000 worth of damage to his site.

No idea on pubs’ place in reopening pecking order

21-Jan-2021 By Nicholas Robinson

The Government has not indicated the point at which hospitality will open when the country lifts from lockdown, but it is understood sector leaders and ministers are discussing what restrictions will be in place once pubs and bars reopen.

Pubs provide lockdown meals to those struggling

21-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs have stepped up to help their communities amid a tough third lockdown in England.

Pubs need to reopen when shops do, says Admiral Taverns boss

20-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

There is no reason for pubs to remain closed until May, the chief executive of Admiral Taverns has said.

'Unviable' and 'catch 22': operators share thoughts on post-lockdown tiers

19-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Wet-led licensees said they are bracing themselves for months of extended closure as they fear it will not be viable to reopen under another tiered system of restrictions even if permitted.

'Further injections of support' for pubs required

18-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The pub sector will require “further injections of support” to ensure its survival, a trade body head has said.

'Don't let a coffee cost a life' message considered by Government

15-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The Government is reportedly drafting hard-hitting adverts designed to make the public think twice before leaving home for a takeaway drink.

VAT rate reversion could risk 310k jobs

14-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The Government has been pressed to extend the reduced VAT rate beyond the spring to protect some 310,000 jobs in the hospitality and tourism sector.

JDW takes down 'slap in the face' anti-lockdown posters

13-Jan-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has removed posters from some of its pubs' windows following backlash against its 'lockdown-sceptic' comments.

Down the drain: pubs report thousands worth of wasted stock

13-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Pub operators have described thousands of pounds worth of wasted stock, which has gone out of date or had to be thrown away amid England's third lockdown.

BII pushes Government to simplify grant process

12-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Members of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) have reported varying experiences of local authorities paying out grant support, with one-in-seven still waiting for a single payment.

Financial uncertainty has left operators feeling 'helpless'

12-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

After the pub sector experienced a year like no other, The Morning Advertiser (MA) spoke to operators about how they are protecting their mental health moving forward.

Hospitality laundry sector 'dying' without further support

11-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The hospitality laundry sector has experienced “hell” after being excluded from sector support, the head of a trade body has said.

Pubs shouldn't turn into off-licences, supermarkets free to sell alcohol

07-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The Government has said pubs should not try to “repurpose” themselves so they can sell alcohol to customers on-site while supermarkets face no additional rules.

'There's no panic buying per se'

07-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs stepped up to help their communities by providing essential groceries and items in the first lockdown. Now, those setting up shop during England's third national lockdown are being advised to provide customers with home comforts.

Pubs left in limbo over alcohol sale rules

07-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The Government has remained tight lipped when pushed on pubs’ permission to sell alcohol during England’s third lockdown.

Operators 'should be extremely careful' with delivery locations

07-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Deliveries from pubs should only be to fixed addresses, the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has confirmed to The Morning Advertiser (MA).