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Improving staff recruitment and retention: 79% of operators increase pay rates and 91% expect to hire more staff in 2022 (Credit: Getty/SolStock)

79% of operators increase pay to improve recruitment crisis

By Rebecca Weller

Almost four out of five (79%) of operators have increased pay rates for staff to improve recruitment and retention, with 91% expecting to hire more staff in 2022, the latest UKHospitality (UKH) and CGA Future Shock Report has revealed.

Giving back: GBPA Best Community Pub finalists donate the money to local causes

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GBPA Best Community finalists spend donation

By The Morning Advertiser

Following being named finalists at last year’s Great British Pub Awards in the Best Community Pub category, we’ve revealed how a number of the pubs spent funding provided to them to support local causes.

Make it happen: get your site in the inaugural Green Pub Guide

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Don’t miss your chance to feature in the first ever Green Pub Guide

By Heineken UK

Sustainability continues to be front of mind, and with four out of five* UK consumers changing their purchasing preferences based on the environmental impact, it’s vital for pubs to put sustainability at the heart of their operations.

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Pedalling For Pubs Live(ish): Day four

By Chris Lowe

A team of intrepid riders from across the pub sector are going from Dead to Red, cycling over 335kms across Jordan in aid of two great causes, Only a Pavement Away and the Licensed Trade Charity. We'll be charting their progress here, day by day...

Welcome boost: BBPA predicts 24.5m pints to be sold in pubs during Six Nations matches for the weekend of 11 March 2022 (Credit: Getty/The Good Brigade)

BBPA predicts 24.5m pints to be sold during Six Nations matches

By Rebecca Weller

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has estimated 24.5m pints could be sold in UK pubs during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship this weekend (Friday 11 and Saturday 12 March 2022), according to the BBPA’s beer sales volume survey alongside...

Build your own team: flexing the apprenticeship model can benefit both the employer and employee says Jill Whittaker

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How flexible apprenticeships could benefit your pub

By Jill Whittaker, managing director at HIT Training

As National Careers Week draws to a close, here is how using apprenticeships to attract and then retain talent in the pub sector is well worth the effort.

International Women's Day 2022: #BreaktheBias

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Breaking the bias in the drinks industry for International Women's Day

By The Morning Advertiser

To celebrate International Women's Day 2022 on Tuesday 8 March, the Morning Advertiser spoke to some of the leading women in the drinks industry to discover how the sector can #BreaktheBias.

International Women's Day: we asked many women across the sector their thoughts on equality in the trade

International Women's Day 2022 - sponsored by Peroni Nastro Azzurro

Women leading the on-trade

By The Morning Advertiser

The Morning Advertiser has collated advice and life stories from some of the key voices in the sector, in celebration of this year's International Women's Day.

Inspirational: the women leading operations in the pub sector

International Women's Day 2022 - sponsored by Peroni Nastro Azzurro

The talented women operating hospitality sites

By The Morning Advertiser

Female talent is flourishing when it comes to operators of hospitality businesses. Here are some of the best in the sector with their thoughts on the importance of women’s contributions and how they would like to see further progression to celebrate International...

Comment piece: Jackie Moody-McNamara tackles the question of how can the industry enable women to reach senior levels

International Women's Day 2022 - sponsored by Peroni Nastro Azzurro

What does the sector need to do to enable women to reach senior level?

By Jackie Moody-McNamara

When asked by The Morning Advertiser to write an opinion piece about “what does the sector need to do to enable women to reach senior level?” for International Women’s Day my initial response was deflation, are we still chasing the answer to this old...

BBPA launches showcase to celebrate International Women's Day: showcase will illustrate the vast roles women play throughout the entire pub and brewing industry (Credit: Getty/The Good Brigade)

International Women's Day 2022 - sponsored by Peroni Nastro Azzurro

BBPA launches showcase to celebrate International Women's Day

By Rebecca Weller

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has announced the launch of its showcase of the women working across the sector to celebrate International Women’s Day (Tuesday 8 March), with the aim of recruiting more women to the sector.

Showing support: UKH is helping the Government provide aid for those in Ukraine (Getty/ Paper Boat London)

UKHospitality offers Ukraine crisis support

By Amelie Maurice-Jones

UKHospitality (UKH) is working alongside the Government to offer aid and support to those affected by the crisis in Ukraine, as conflict reaches its 12th day.

Get your team ready: This year's World's Biggest Pub Quiz set for highest levels of pub participation

More than 500 pubs register for World’s Biggest Pub Quiz

By Amelie Maurice-Jones

More than 500 pubs have signed up to the World’s Biggest Pub Quiz, running from 9 to 15 May, with organiser PubAid confident this year’s event would hit an all-time high in pub participation, and money raised for charity.

Small changes: paying attention to data can have a big impact on your bottom line (Credit: Getty/millann)

The importance of yield to your bottom line

By Rebecca Weller

‘Yield’ is often one of the pieces of data which is not understood but can have a big impact on pubs’ bottom lines, according to Venners operations manager Andrea McCarthy.

Helping out: UK operators support Ukrainian people through collecting donations, and fundraiser events

UK pubs offer help to war-torn Ukraine

By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Pubs and bars across the country have acted in support of Ukraine as the country continues to resist a military invasion from Russia.

Win at a canter: Alex Hammond recommends screening horse racing to increase footfall at pubs (Credit: Getty)

Get your nose out in front with horse racing

By Gary Lloyd

Football, rugby and cricket have proven great draws for pub operators in increasing footfall at their sites but Sky Sports Racing host Alex Hammond says horse racing appeals to a multitude of age groups too.

56.2% of UK SMEs report a rise in earnings: 40% plan to hire an average of 6 new staff members before March (Credit: Getty/georgeclerk)

SMEs look to hire staff after positive growth

By Rebecca Weller

During the last quarter of 2021, 56.2% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK reported a rise in earnings when compared with the same period in 2020, according to the latest quarterly Barclaycard Payments SME Barometer.

The Morning Advertiser Lock In Podcast episode 37

The Lock In Podcast

Money trouble: Pub finance challenges

By Ed Bedington

With finances facing an ever-growing squeeze and debts coming home to roost next month, the Lock In team take a look at what pub operators should be thinking about when it comes to managing cash flow, dealing with debt, handling the current utilities...

Job vacancies in the sector 100% higher than pre-Covid: UKH urges stakeholders to redouble efforts and support for the Hospitality Rising Campaign (Credit: Getty/ablokhin)

Job vacancies in sector 'now double' pre-pandemic levels

By Rebecca Weller

Job vacancies are 100% higher in the hospitality sector than the corresponding pre-Covid period, according to the latest labour market statistics published today (Wednesday 16 February) by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

NTIA summit to take place from 7 to 8 April 2022: celebrating the resilience, community spirit and adaptability of the sector (Credit: Getty/X2Photo)

NTIA summit celebrating sector to take place in April

By Rebecca Weller

The first edition of the Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) Night-Time Economy (NTE) Summit has been confirmed to take place from 7 to 8 April 2022 in conjunction with Bristol Nights and Savenightlife.

Best practice guidance for the management of pub repairs and dilapidations: trade bodies collaborate to produce guidance report (Credit: Getty/South_agency)

Trade bodies formulate repairs guidance

By Rebecca Weller

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA), the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) and UKHospitality (UKH), have produced best practice guidance for the management of pub repairs and dilapidations.

National Pubwatch conference returns after two-year hiatus: speakers will discuss safeguarding issues across the sector (2018 conference pictured)

National Pubwatch conference returns for 2022

By Rebecca Weller

A National Pubwatch conference focusing on safeguarding issues within the sector will be taking place on Tuesday 22 February 2022, following a two-year hiatus due to the Covid pandemic.

How can operators save money on energy bills? (Credit: Getty/PM Images)

How can pubs save money on energy bills?

By Rebecca Weller

Pubs could see a 56% increase on energy bills following last week’s announcement from energy regulator Ofgem, however, some simple changes could save licensees money in just a few months.

Couldn't believe her eyes: Licensee sees electricity bill rocket by 118% (Credit: Gety/peepo)

Licensee sees energy bill rise by 118%

By Rebecca Weller

Licensee sees electricity bill soar to more than double, going from an average of £2,700 per month last year to £5,900 in December 2021.

The Pub of the Future: Heineken UK release new report examining key sustainability trends (Credit: Getty/Jacobs Stock Photography Ltd)

Heineken UK releases new sustainability report

By Rebecca Weller

Heineken UK has released a new report examining three key sustainability trends shaping the hospitality industry: innovation in infrastructure, environmentally friendly experiences, and serving up a sustainable offering.

Still short of pre-coronavirus trading: Drinks sales in the week to Saturday 15 January were down 12% (Credit: Getty/AleksandarNakic)

Drinks sales down 12% in the week to 15 January

By Rebecca Weller

Average drinks sales by value in Britain’s managed pubs, bars and restaurants in the week to Saturday 15 January were 12% down when compared to the same week in 2020, according to the latest CGA Drinks Recovery Tracker.

UKH Benchmarking Survey: Publicans urged to take part in the future shaping survey

UKH survey to help Government shape future of sector

By Rebecca Weller

UKHospitality (UKH) has urged operators, including pubs and nightclubs, to take part in its upcoming annual Benchmarking Survey, following its hiatus last year due to the pandemic.

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