Hospitality Sector Loses £80.8bn of Sales in 12 Months of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has wiped a staggering £80.8bn off hospitality’s sales in just 12 months, the latest edition of the UKHospitality Quarterly Tracker with CGA…
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Breweries
Drinks Dominate as Outdoor Trading Returns
Three quarters of spending on the first day of hospitality’s reopening went on drinks, with consumers treating themselves to premium beers, cocktails and spirits after…
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Hospitality Reopens But Full Recovery Will Need Support
Hospitality trade bodies UKH, BBPA and BII have welcomed the reopening of pubs and restaurants who have outside areas, but have warned that there is…
Read more...Government Abandons Vaccine Passport Plans for Pubs & Restaurants
The government has abandoned plans to implement a vaccine passports when people visit pubs bars and restaurants in what is described a huge boost for…
Read more...Consumers keen to spend despite caution on economy
Consumers are set to prioritise eating and drinking out in their spending after lockdown, but remain cautious about longer term financial impacts of the pandemic….
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Treasury Committee Launches ‘Jobs, Growth, and Productivity after Coronavirus’ Inquiry
The Treasury Committee is launching a new inquiry into jobs, growth, and productivity after coronavirus. The Committee will examine how the Government can reduce and…
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Roger Protz Celebrates Britain’s Family Brewers With A Series Of Virtual Tastings
Renowned author and beer expert Roger Protz is leading a series of virtual beer tastings featuring beers from his book, The Family Brewers of Britain.
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Arkell’s Brewery Extends North Stand Partnership
Arkell’s Brewery has renewed its proud long-standing association with Swindon Town Football Club, continuing their sponsorship and naming rights of the iconic
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Brewery Boss “Pleads” For Furlough Extension
Nottingham-based brewery and pub operator Castle Rock has written to Chancellor Rishi Sunak calling for “urgent action” to support pubs and bars the city, or face
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Shepherd Neame Enjoys “Profitable” Reopening But Predicts “Challenging” Times
Shepherd Neame has reported a “profitable” three months since July reopening, however is expecting a “challenging” winter ahead.
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Hop Blessing Continues In Lockdown ‘Virtual Vicar’ Leads Annual Ceremony For Hogs Back Hop Garden
Surrey-based Hogs Back Brewery is celebrating its annual hop blessing despite lockdown, with a ‘virtual vicar’ conducting a socially distanced ceremony shared via the brewery’s website and social media channels.
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The Brewers Of Europe Calls For Special Hospitality Task Force
The Brewers of Europe is calling on the European Commission to consider setting up a special task force on hospitality and tourism including bars, pubs…
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BBPA: Government Must Tackle Big Gaps In Support Facing Pubs And Brewers Over COVID-19
Trade association writes to Alok Sharma MP, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, to raise outstanding issues of concern to the beer…
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82% Drop In Beer Sales As Covid-19 Lockdown Hits Craft Breweries Hardest
Results released today from a survey of small independent breweries across the UK show on average beer sales are down by 82% since the outbreak…
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Nearly 2,000 Pubs, Breweries And Cideries Are Offering Takeaway Or Delivery Services During Lockdown – CAMRA
Nearly 2,000 pubs, breweries and cideries are now offering takeaway or delivery services to help keep themselves afloat and keep customers served during the coronavirus lockdown, according to the Campaign for Real…
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