All the latest news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
The implementation of the third lockdown means many hotels have once again had to close their doors – some are still open to accommodate key workers – amid concerns about their long-term viability.
Read more...Caroline Halfhide, publican of The Bell Inn in Ash, has been awarded a MBE in The New Year Honours 2021 list for ‘Services to the Community’ in Martock, Somerset during the Covid-19 response.
Read more...Independent brewer and pubco Wadworth is celebrating the efforts of local heroes who have gone that extra mile in 2020.
Read more...The chief executive of pub and restaurant group, Oakman Inns, Dermot King, is offering to waive the chancellor’s latest lockdown grant of up to £250,000 providing he allows NHS trusts to use Oakman Inns
Read more...UKHospitality is urging its members to write to their MP and call for “a package of targeted support measures” ahead of a Westminster Hall debate on support for the hospitality sector which takes place on Monday 11 January.
Read more...Nearly 1-in-4 of those who attempted ‘Dry January’ this month have already given in to temptation, according to a snap poll by KAM Media. We’re only 5 days into the new year
Read more...Cancel rates, cover rents, defer VAT and extend furlough scheme to ensure business viability
Just before Christmas FEA wrote an open letter to the Prime Minister calling for extra help for the foodservice supply chain.
Read more...Over six thousand pub-goers have flooded MPs’ inboxes to seek fair treatment for pubs and to protect cask beer during the third lockdown in England.
Read more...The ban on takeaway alcohol sales until mid-February, one of a raft of new measures outlined in the government’s latest lockdown has been criticised by industry observers
Read more...UKHospitality Cymru calls on Welsh Government to use new funds to spark economic revival
UKHospitality Cymru has called for Welsh Government to use new Treasury support finance of £227m
Read more...BBPA welcomes new lockdown grants, but says they must be delivered immediately to pubs
The British Beer & Pub Association has welcomed an announcement by the Chancellor that pub
Read more...Responding to the new lockdown grants for businesses announced by the Chancellor today, Cllr Richard Watts, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Resources Board, said:
Read more...The Government really can’t leave it any longer before it spells out its proposals for business rates for the beleaguered Retail and Hospitality sectors post April 1st says John Webber
Read more...The Roux family has announced the sad passing of Albert Roux, OBE, KFO, who had been unwell for a while, at the age 85 on 4th January 2021.
Read more...Following respective statements strengthening COVID restrictions in England and Scotland, UKHospitality has called for a road map to recovery and has committed to assisting vaccine roll-out.
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