Pub

Ultra-high levels of hygiene are helping to spread the word that it is safe to eat and drink out again, new data for the industry-wide ‘We Hear You’ campaign shows.

Free online event showcasing inspirational communities making their local areas better through business 

Features ‘How to save your pub’ – an opportunity to hear from two communities who rallied to save their local pubs

Midlands based Roseacre Pub Company opened its 9th pub restaurant (fourth Star Pubs & Bars pub) the Beacon Hotel in Burton on Trent this week following a joint £500,000 upgrade with Star Pubs & Bars. 40 new jobs have been created.

BBPA says Government is not considering national closure of pubs to reopen schools, and reiterates that social distancing measures in pubs means they are safe to remain open 

Best Bar None, the accreditation scheme supported by the Home Office that aims to improve standards in the licensed trade, has partnered with Central Bedfordshire Council as they expand the scheme.

British Beer & Pub Association calls for continued support for sector to ensure full recovery

The Big Lock, Middlewich family and dog friendly village pub, has reopened following a major £480,000 revamp.

Trade association backs Local Government Association call for continued grant support for businesses damaged by lockdown

Two Glasgow pubs are benefiting from upgrades into top quality community locals as part of a £1.04 million investment in Scotland’s West Central Belt pubs by Heineken-owned Star Pubs & Bars during 2020.

Managed pub, bar and restaurant groups are still trading well below pre-COVID norms, but are seeing a steady improvement in sales as more sites reopen across the country.

Trade association says move would help boost drinks led community pubs who are less likely to benefit from VAT cut to food and the Eat Out to Help Out scheme 

Ahead of the FA Cup Final on Saturday 1 August 2020, Stonegate Pub Company will be streaming an exclusive pre-final football quiz at 3:30pm hosted by sports commentating legend Clive Tyldesley.

Welsh brewer and retailer SA Brain has launched an additional support package for its pub partners, “all the way into 2021”, which will include a phased rent plan, discounted draught pricing and an enhanced staff training programme.

The PCA has published a table which sets out how tied tenants can access their Pubs Code rights when the period covered by the Covid emergency declaration ends on the 30 June 2020.