Scotland’s Return To Tier System Is Closure In All But Name
Sector bosses have criticized the Scottish government for a “lack of clarity” over its reopening plans for hospitality. Pubs and restaurants are set to reopen in Scotland
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Financial Support Needed In Next Week’s Budget As Roadmap Won’t See Proper Pub Re-Opening
A lower rate of tax on beer served in pubs is among the idea suggested to help pubs thrive once lockdown begins to lift.
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Reopen Pubs Indoors Earlier Than Roadmap States Says Greene King CEO
Pubs should be allowed to reopen for indoor trading sooner than the Prime Ministers roadmap says the chief executive of Greene King.
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VAT Deferral New Payment Scheme – Online Service Opens
Over half a million businesses who deferred VAT payments last year can now join the new online VAT Deferral New Payment Scheme to pay it in smaller monthly instalments
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Pub Tenants In Scotland Call On MSPs To Support New Tied Pubs (Scotland) Bill
Pub Tenants across Scotland are urging MSPs to support a new law which would help publicans earn a decent living and prevent the continued imposition of vastly inflated pricing
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COVID-19 Restrictions Power Growth In Drinks E-Commerce
On Premise consumers are going online to get their alcoholic drinks in increasing numbers over lockdown, CGA reveals in ‘The Future of E-commerce’, an exclusive new survey of the market.
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Cautious’ Reopening Will Cost Pubs £1.5 Billion
Sector responds to Prime Minister’s roadmap; says additional financial support urgently needed in Budget if Great British Pub is to survive
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Boris Johnson Unveils 4-Step Lockdown Exit Plan
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is currently setting out his exit timetable to lift the country out of lockdown .
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Government Must Consult Industry Leaders To Save Pubs And Independent Brewing
Ahead of today’s announcement by the PM and the Chancellor’s Budget on March 3rd SIBA is imploring the Government to engage in meaningful consultation
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Get Pubs Open As Soon As Possible Urges BBPA
The beer and pub sector has urged Prime Minister Boris Johnson reopen the sector as soon as possible.
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Hospitality Supply Chain Businesses On Verge Of Collapse Without Immediate Support
One in five jobs lost across supply chain with 324,000 more at risk as businesses fail to receive support
The UK’s hospitality sector supply chain is facing devastation with 324,000 jobs at risk unless businesses
Read more...“Reopening Roadmap” Announced Today
Prime minister Boris Johnson will publish the government’s roadmap for easing lockdown restrictions in England later today (February 22)
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Heineken UK Launches The Benefits Bar And The Pub Social To Boost Business For UK Operators
The HEINEKEN Benefits Bar is now open! To help on-trade businesses recover and give them every opportunity for success this year, HEINEKEN UK has unveiled
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Star Takes A Lead With Re-Opening Support Plans For Their Just Add Talent Pubs
Keen not to waste valuable lockdown weeks, Star Pubs & Bars has started reopening preparations so that it’s Just Add Talent (JAT) pubs can open as soon as it is safe to do so
Read more...Government Postpones Business Rates Review Until Autumn
Following earlier reports that Chancellor Rishi Sundak was to consider delaying business rates reform, the government has announced this morning that the final
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