UKH Says Self-Isolation Changes Do Not Go Far Enough
The CEO of UKHospitality has commented on the announcement from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care today on self-isolation
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All the latest news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
70% Face Difficulty Finding Staff As Workforce Growth Expectations Surge
Over half (51%) of hospitality businesses were looking for new staff in the second quarter of the year, of which 76% reported difficulties in recruiting.
Read more...Pubs And Restaurants Continue To Gain Channel Share, Driving Average Spend Up
According to the latest data from Lumina Intelligence Eating & Drinking Out Panel, consumer participation in the eating out market grew by +2ppts in 4 w/e 13 June 2021 (vs. 4 w/e 16 May 2021)
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Wetherspoons Record Drop In Sales And Warn Of Price Rises
JD Wetherspoon has reported its like-for-like sales from 17 May to 4 July, when pubs were allowed full re- opening, were down 14.6% on 2019 levels, and between 12 April and 16 May, when only outdoor trading was allowed
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Brits On £2.8bn Semi-Final Spending Spree
Over half of Brits are expected to spend money during today’s Euros semi final, according to new research from Trustly, a leading global Open Banking Payments company. The big match is expected to generate
Read more...Pubs To Stay Open Later For Sunday’s Euros Final
Licensing laws are to be relaxed allowing pubs to stay open later for Sunday’s Euro 2020 final, Downing Street has confirmed.
Pus/bars will be able to stay open
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Bristol Hoteliers Counting The Hours Until ‘Freedom Day’
Hoteliers in Bristol welcomed this week’s announcement from Prime Minister Boris Johnson that ‘Freedom Day’ is set to happen on 19 July.
Read more...England Fans To Buy Over 6 MILLION Pints During Semi-Final Euros Match Against Denmark
BBPA says Government must now invest in pubs to support their recovery from July 19th
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has predicted that England fans will buy 6.8 million pints
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George Best Hotel Investors Back Lawrence Kenwright Recovery Plan
Investors in a stalled major hotel project in Belfast city centre have united in their support of the developer’s efforts to finish and open the high-profile site.
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Northamptonshire Pub Opens Community Café To Help Local Residents
Publican Jen Rees has opened a new community café at The Knightley Arms in Yelvertoft, to help create a social hub for local residents.
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UKHospitality Reacts To Government Announcement On Easing Of Restrictions
Following the announcement by the Prime Minister on the final step of England’s roadmap out of lockdown, Kate Nicholls, Chief Executive of UKHospitality, said:
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CAMRA Welcomes Return Of The Authentic Pub Experience In England
Commenting on the announcement by the Prime Minister on the further lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, subject to confirmation on 12th July, CAMRA’s National Chairman Nik Antona said:
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PM Confirms “Freedom Day” Plans as England Moves to Step Four July 19
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that Ingle will move towards step 4 of the roadmap out of lockdown meaning that face masks will no…
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Enforcing Social Distancing Guidance Will Become Impossible, Says CIEH
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has said that the decision to move social distancing and the wearing of facemasks from a legal requirement to simply guidance will make it impossible for them to be enforced.
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National Hospitality Day-September 18 Celebration
Hospitality Action has joined forces with the industry’s main trade associations, professional bodies and charities to launch a National Hospitality Day to celebrate the sector on 18 September.
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