Drink Sales “Cut In Half” Due To New Restrictions
Drink sales were nearly cut in half after the government imposed strict new coronavirus measures, CGA’s data show.
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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.
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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Twelve Chefs Heading To The Finals Of The Graduate Awards 2020
Despite the challenges the pandemic has brought to the hospitality industry, the Graduate Awards 2020 has continued its bid to develop and recognise young culinary talent in the UK.
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Prime Minister Considers Closing Pubs And Restaurants In Northern England’ Next Week
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to order tough new COVID restrictions next week in northern England, which could include the closure of pubs and restaurants altogether in Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle.
Read more...Scotland’s Pubs & Restaurants Banned From Selling Alcohol Indoors For 16 Days
Scotland’s first Minister Nicola Sturgeon has banned the sale of alcohol indoors in pubs and restaurants and must close at 6 PM for 16 days beginning Friday, October 9
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Stonegate Announces Drinks Give Away For Launch Of New Football Season
Stonegate Pub Company has announced a drink give away through its We Love Sport app to celebrate the new football season.
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Greene King To Close Pubs With 800 Job Losses As Curfew Devastates Industry
Greene King the U.K.’s largest pub retailer is reportedly set to close 79 pubs leading to the loss of 800 jobs, as the hospitality industry continues to be devastated by the Government’s 10pm curfew.
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Hotelier Calls For Greater Consultation From Government To Save Decimated Hospitality Sector
A Liverpool hotelier has called on the Government to consult more closely with leaders in the hospitality industry to ensure that the sector is not destroyed by the latest rise in the spread of the coronavirus.
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Terry Laybourne Partners With Fenwick To Launch Café 21 In Yorkshire
Leading chef and restaurateur, Terry Laybourne, who currently owns six restaurants in the North East, is further expanding his 21 Hospitality Group to open Café 21 at Fenwick in York.
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EU Veggie ‘Burger’ Ban Challenged Across Europe
Petition exceeds 100,000 signatures
The European Parliament’s proposal to ban the use of names such as ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’, as well as descriptive terms such as ‘yoghurt-style’ and ‘cheese alternative
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Government Delays Curfew Vote Amid Reports Tory MPs Planned To Oppose It
The Government has delayed a scheduled Commons vote on the 10pm pubs curfew, which was due tonight (Wednesday October 7), and is expected to take place at a later yet unspecified date.
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Pressure Mounts On Government To Overturn Curfew
There is growing discontent with the government’s coronavirus restrictions, with MPs signalling that they may withdraw backing at key votes on the regulations this week
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Chancellor Defends Eat Out To Help Out Scheme
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has defended his August initiative encouraging people back to pubs and restaurants over the summer. The “Eat Out To Help Out” (EOTHO)
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Family Opens Their Third Dartford Pub Following Major Revamp
A Dartford family is set to open their third pub in the town following a £260,000 revamp with Heineken-owned Star Pubs & Bars.
Read more...Strong Summer Trade Across UK Staycation Markets Has Triggered High Levels Of Investor Interest
While UK hotel investment volumes continue to be dominated by London (£1.42bn in London vs £1.63bn whole of UK), total deal count outside of London has climbed
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