East Sussex Pub Issues Crowdfund Appeal to Avoid Closure Amid Omicron Turmoil
A pub in Hastings has issued an appeal to avoid closure after COVID cases increased rapidly in Sussex. Owners of the Marina Fountain in St…
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Deliveroo Reports a 117% Growth in Plant-Based Ordering as Veganuary 2022 Begins
Deliveroo is reporting a huge increase in demand for vegan food in the last twelve months, with orders of plant-based dishes up 117% on the…
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“Let Us Dance” Call for Nightclubs in England on New Year’s Eve
The UK’s night-time industry is calling on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to let clubs and venues operate on New Year’s Eve amid rumours of an…
Read more...Over 400 Pubs Closed in England and Wales in 2021
Over 400 pubs England and Wales have closed during 2021, a rate of approximately 37 per month being demolished or converted for other uses. The…
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Greene King Teams Raise More for Macmillan Cancer Support in 2021 than Any Other Year – Despite Lockdown
Greene King teams have smashed their annual fundraising record for charity partner Macmillan Cancer Support – despite spending a significant portion of 2021 in lockdown.
Read more...Northern Nightclubs to Close, Rule of Six, and Indoor Mixing Guidance
Northern Ireland will close nightclubs from Boxing Day and reintroduce the rule of six at pubs and restaurants.
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Restrictions “Devastating” and Could Drive Closures in New Year Years – UKHospitality Cymru
New restrictions on hospitality businesses in Wales will have devastating financial impacts and could still preface early year closures and job losses, despite a package of Welsh Government cash support, UKHospitality Cymru has warned.
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“Knock-Out Blow” for Scotland’s Licensed Hospitality Operators Now Facing Further Restrictions After Christmas
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has introduced new Covid restrictions for hospitality venues in a bid to slow the rise in the new Omicron variant. Ms…
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Chancellors Support Package “Too Late and Not Enough”
While some sectors of the hospitality industry have welcomed the Chancellor’s £1bn support package, others have dismissed it as “borders on insulting” amounting to”far too…
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CAMRA Warns Against Return to “Cruel and Unfair” Curfew for Pubs
Responding to speculation about the possible return of restrictions and a possible curfew for pubs in England, CAMRA’s National Chairman Nik Antona said:
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Greene King Pledges £100,000 Funding for Grassroots Sports
A new report by Greene King has revealed that 84% of Brits believe grassroots sports are beneficial to local communities.
The study, commissioned to support
Read more...Fullers to Close Venues ‘Indefinitely’ and Hits Out at ‘Pitiful’ Support
Pub Group Fullers is to close some of its its estate “indefinitely” citing the government’s “pitiful” support amid the Omicron chaos.
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Hertfields Expands to Three Pubs Following Investment with Star Pubs & Bars
Hertfordshire-based events and hospitality company Hertfields is taking on its third leased pub* – The Fox at Pirton near Hitchin – following a £170,000 refurbishment with Star Pubs
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Small Firms Warn of “Nightmare Before Christmas” as Input Costs Surge 14%
With inflation soaring, FSB warns that more targeted support is needed to help small businesses
Responding to new Office for National Statistics figures which show 14.3%
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Wales to Introduce Restrictions and Closure of Nightclubs from 27 December
Wales will introduce new social distancing measures and close nightclubs from 27 December to slow the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant.
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