The Government Should Re-Think Its Strategy On Business Rates Reliefs And Holidays
Business rates experts suggests system of “needs” basis which will reduce Government costs and improve targeting
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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.
No EOTHO Link to Increased Covid Cases
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has launched a passionate defence of last August Eat Out to Help Out (EOTHO) scheme after data revealed link to rising Covid cases.
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Marston’s Receives Private Equity Takeover Bid
Pubs group Marston’s has received a takeover bid from a private equity group in a move that could spark a flurry of deals in the Covid-stricken hospitality and on-trade sector.
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Happiness For Team Members At The Pride Of Greene King Awards
Greene King team members celebrated their 2020 successes following the challenge of a pandemic at the Pride of Greene King Awards ceremony last night.
Read more...Various Eateries Receives £2.5m Business Interruption Insurance Payout
Various Eateries, which owns and operates the Coppa Club and Tavolino brands, has received an interim £2.5m payout from its business interruption
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The Plough in Whitstable gives 800 Meals Away to Local Community
The Plough, on St John’s Road in Whitstable, is celebrating giving away over 800 meals, and counting, to the vulnerable and elderly in its community.
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Pubs & Brewers Welcome Scottish Budget; Now The Chancellor Must Deliver
The Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA) has welcomed the budget delivered by Finance Secretary Kate Forbes to Holyrood this afternoon.
Read more...Hospitality Industry Can Feel The Love On Locked Down Valentine’s Day
New ‘Celebrating Valentine’s at Home’ report from CGA highlights major opportunities for hospitality businesses to secure couples’ at-home spend
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Mandatory Hotel Quarantine Announced
UK nationals and residents returning from 30 “red list” countries will be placed in quarantine in government-provided accommodation, such as hotels for 10 days
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Cut Duty Rates And Support British Businesses To Compete In A Global Market
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association is calling on the Chancellor to cut alcohol duty and allow UK businesses to thrive and compete on a global stage.
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Hoteliers Call For Recovery Roadmap
Hoteliers are calling on the government to provide their businesses with a roadmap to recovery similar to the one that has been outlined for schools.
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Pandemic And Lockdowns Cost Hospitality £200m A Day In 2020
New data from UKHospitality and CGA shows hospitality sector turnover last year was less than half of 2019 levels – dropping by almost £72bn
Read more...Vaccine Rollout Key To “Staycation” Recovery
The report indicates optimism for recovery in the year ahead is mixed, albeit generally most operators feel “fairly positive” about the market beginning some recovery
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Hotel Quarantine Measures Would ‘Destroy The Travel & Tourism Sector As We Know It’
Following the news that Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to approve plans to force some travellers arriving to the UK to quarantine in hotels
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Tim Martin Sells £50m In JD Wetherspoon Shares
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has sold shares worth £50.3m to capitalise on the “significant buying interest” following the company placing last week.
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