Archives for April 3, 2020

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Social media uproar over 'pubco protection'

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Social media uproar over 'pubco protection'

By Nikkie Thatcher

Angry commentators have let rip on social media in response to the British Beer & Pub Association boss Emma McClarkin speaking on behalf of pubco bosses, which said “cancelling pub rents” was not the solution to the ongoing crisis.

Landlords must not ‘sign death sentence’ of pubs

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Landlords must not ‘sign death sentence’ of pubs

By Emily Hawkins

One of the sector’s largest trade bodies has written to the Government in a bid to to protect pubs from being punished by landlords for failing to make rent payments.

Business rates holiday not state aid

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Business rates holiday not state aid

By Nikkie Thatcher

The business rates holiday announced by the Chancellor on 17 March will not be subject to a cap, meaning it is not state aid.

Pubs encouraged to lend rooms to desperate NHS workers

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Pubs encouraged to lend rooms to desperate NHS workers

By Emily Hawkins

Publicans have said turning their spare rooms into accommodation for NHS workers is an easy way for them to give back to their community and encouraged others to do the same.

Daily bulletin - Friday 3 April

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Daily bulletin - Friday 3 April

By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's editor Ed Bedington delivers a rundown of the latest news for pubs regarding coronavirus including pubcos setting our their stall on rent through the British Beer & Pub Association and an update from the pubs code adjudicator.