Consumers keen to spend despite caution on economy
Consumers are set to prioritise eating and drinking out in their spending after lockdown, but remain cautious about longer term financial impacts of the pandemic….
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WBPA Responds to Indications Over Reopening of Pubs
The Welsh Beer & Pub Association (WBPA), the leading trade association representing brewers and pubs in Wales, has responded to indications over the reopening of…
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UKHospitality Publishes Scottish Parliament Election Manifesto
UKHospitality has today published its manifesto: Rebuilding Scotland’s Hospitality and Tourism Sectors ahead of the 2021 Scottish Parliament election. The manifesto highlights the vital importance…
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MPs Rally to Criticise ‘Divisive’ Covid Passport Proposals
A cross party group of over 70 MP’s including former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and senior Tory Iain Duncan Smith have launched a campaign opposing…
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Fresh Wave Of Grant Funding Launched
Hard-pressed businesses across the economy will receive fresh support from the new £5 billion Restart Grants scheme launched yesterday, 1 April, as the government
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Pub Trade Dismayed At Government Backsliding On Reopening Restrictions
Representatives of the UK’s pub industry have today written to the Prime Minister to express their incredulity at the Government’s stealthy backsliding on pub reopening rules
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Prolonged Lockdowns Could Lead To 30,000 Hospitality Closures Warns Trade Body
As many as 30,000 pubs, bars and restaurants will close if ministers do not stick to the roadmap out of lockdown, UKhospitality has warned, adding that thousands of businesses
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First Minister Mark Drakeford Announces Latest Lifting Of Restrictions In Wales
Outdoor hospitality in Wales is expected to reopen on 26 April, first minister Mark Drakeford has announced, providing coronavirus cases continue to fall.
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Craft Guild Of Chefs Launch 2021 British Student Culinary Championships
Students across Britain are being encouraged to enter the Craft Guild of Chefs’ prestigious cookery competition, the British Student Culinary Championships (BSCC).
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Majority Of Britons Support Vaccine Passports But Recognise Concerns Says Poll
New survey shows significant support for vaccine passports however, some are concerned about the potential issues they could cause.
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Live Streamed Bonkers Bake-Off Event Raises Over £10,000 In Support Of Leicestershire Charity Loros Hospice
Leicestershire businesses Welcomm Communications and Trucklink EU joined forces to organise the Bonkers Bake Off; a charity event that saw nine business leaders and sporting legends welcome
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Former International Poker Star Buy’s Canterbury Pub
Former International poker player Sam Holden has purchased the Monument pub in Canterbury and is aiming to bring the pub back to life after a year of closure.
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Black And White Hospitality Spearheads Group Action In Business Interruption Saga
Black and White Hospitality, the company which operates the Marco Pierre White group of franchised restaurants and manages a portfolio of hotels across the UK, has launched further group
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UK Pubs To Miss Out On Selling 85 Million Pints This Easter Due To Forced Closure
BBPA highlights ongoing damage forced closure is causing pubs, reiterates Government must stick to reopening roadmap
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA)
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Redcat Pub Company Set To Purchase Of 42 Stonegate Sites
Rooney Anand executive chairman of new investment company RedCat Pub Company, has said the group’s acquisition of a 42-estate of pubs from Stonegate Group is the
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