‘Learn To Live With Covid’ – PM Expected To Stick To July 19 Re-Opening
PRIME Minister Boris Johnson is likely to tell the public that “Covid-19 will become a virus that we learn to live” during a press conference later today.
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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.
Branded Pub And Bar Restaurant Outlet Decline Stabilising, Versus 2018-19
According to the latest data from the Lumina Intelligence Operator Data Index, the branded pub & bar restaurant segment is expected to total 3,753 sites at Dec 2021. A net loss of -29 sites is expected
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Local Pub Reopens Following £120,000 Investment
The Canal Tavern, a traditional community pub in the historic town of Stoke-on-Trent, in Staffordshire is reopening following a transformational £120,000 investment. The pub is owned by UK leading community pub group
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Pub Changed Name To ‘It’s Coming ROME’ For England/Ukraine Clash
The Broughton Hungry Horse pub in Milton Keynes changed its name to ‘It’s Coming Rome’ and took on an impressive Italian themed makeover in for England’s quarter final clash last Saturday night.
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No-Show Hotspots,” A Phenomenon That Has Increased Since Reopening
No-show diners the bane of all restaurateurs, and, according to independent research conducted by booking platform TheFork, almost one-in-five (19%) Brits have admitted to failing to arrive for a restaurant
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SA Brain To Sell 99 Freehold 99 Pubs
Welsh brewer SA Brain has placed a 99-strong freehold pub portfolio on the market, and has appointed property advisers Avison Young to market the pubs, which are operated by Marston’s.
Read more...Restrictions Push Drinks Sales 28% Below 2019
On Premise drinks sales are still running more than a quarter below pre-COVID levels, with trading restrictions outweighing any boost from the Euros—though England’s game with Germany provided a welcome lift for some.
Read more...Greene King To Offer 1,000 Kickstart Places
Greene King will offer 1,000 jobs to young people as part of the government’s Kickstart scheme with vacancies available across the UK from July.
Read more...UK Families Face Another Lost Summer With No European Breaks In Sight
UK families face yet another ‘lost summer’ thanks to the controversial traffic light system, quarantines, costly COVID-19 tests and confusing travel rules and regulations, says the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
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The Crossing Pub To Open In Barnes In Collaboration With Star Pubs And Bars
Restaurant, bar and hospitality operator, Christian Arden has taken on his first pub with Star Pubs & Bars, The Tree House in Barnes. The pub will reopen as The Crossing in August following a joint
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Unique Pub Set On Its Own Island To Enjoy Grand Reopening
ONE of the UK’s most unique pubs is set to reopen its doors, 21 months after serving its last pint.
Based on the small island of Piel and surrounded by seal colonies, The Ship Inn is said to have had a presence on the island for more than 300 years.
Read more...UKHospitality Calls For Urgent Review Of Test And Trace Isolation Guidelines
UKHospitality has called for the Government to immediately review and amend its test and trace guidelines on self-isolation, which are proving massively disruptive for hospitality businesses across the UK
Read more...Pubs To Lose Out On Over £5 Million With 1.5 Million Fewer Pints Sold During England Vs Ukraine Match Due To Restrictions
BBPA issues rallying call to England fans to watch football at the local, as it warns of booking cancellations and staffing concerns hampering pubs’ recovery….
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Government Furlough Scheme Begins To Wind Down
From today, (July 1st) employers will have to pick up 10% of furloughed workers’ salaries, rising to 20% in August and September.
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Inbound Tourism Businesses Face Second Year With No Income
UKinbound, a leading travel trade association representing over 300 businesses, has launched a fresh call to save inbound tourism through the creation of a ‘Tourism Export Recovery Fund’
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