Pubco bosses: ‘cancelling pub rents will leave the sector in disarray’
There are growing calls from across the sector for pubcos to cancel rents entirely during the coronavirus crisis.
Archives for April 2, 2020
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Beds & Bars to house stranded staff at UK hostels
Operator of hostels, bars and pubs across 10 cities in seven countries – Beds & Bars – has launched LoveHouse, a scheme guaranteeing staff a roof over their head during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Customers want comforting classics from pub takeaways
As punters adapt to life indoors, pubs are doing their utmost to put food on their regular customers’ tables. And many have found people want classics rather than modish dishes.
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Chestnut to donate takeaway revenue to the NHS
The founder of East Anglia-based operator Chestnut, Philip Turner, has vowed to donate takeaway revenue from its 11-strong pub estate to the NHS during the Covid-19 shutdown.
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How to store drinks while pubs are shut
Experts from the British Soft Drinks Association (BSDA), Guinness, Alderman’s Drinks and High Speed Training explain how pubs can best store drink stock left behind during the Covid-19 shutdown.
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Ei Group defers rent for April
Ei Group has deferred the collection of rent and fees from its licensees for the whole of April – a move that will remain under constant review while the coronavirus pandemic goes on, it has said.
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Pub staff who started roles in March not eligible for wage scheme
Pub employers are faced with a dilemma after workers who started their roles on or after 1 March 2020 have been told they are not eligible for the Government’s job retention wage scheme.
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Daily bulletin - Thursday 2 April
The Morning Advertiser's editor Ed Bedington delivers a rundown of the latest news for pubs regarding coronavirus including updates on financial support and the #Unitedwestand campaign.
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Punch continues to suspend rent
Punch Pubs & Co is still suspending the collection of rent, insurance, fixtures and fittings rental, and licensing fees amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Shepherd Neame waives rent
Kent-based pub group and brewer Shepherd Neame has waived rent for its licensees while pubs are closed amid the Covid-19 pandemic.