Archives for April 17, 2020

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Trade body welcomes furlough scheme one-month extension

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Trade body welcomes furlough scheme one-month extension

By Nikkie Thatcher

A month-long extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) – to the end of June – has been met with support from industry organisation the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).

How the Anchor launched a popular food delivery service

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How the Anchor launched a popular food delivery service

By Gary Lloyd

When pubs were shut down in March, licensees Matthew Crisp and partner Lee Hughes had to act fast, so they set up a food delivery service that is proving hugely popular with locals, who have responded by doing all they can to support the business. Here,...

‘It’s about a level playing field’

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‘It’s about a level playing field’

By Emily Hawkins

Operators have said being omitted from the Government’s grant system has left them with daunting questions about how they will be able to reopen their pubs.

Operators lament 3-week lockdown extension

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Operators lament 3-week lockdown extension

By Nicholas Robinson

Following the extension of the UK lockdown, preventing non-essential businesses such as pubs from reopening and limiting the public’s activities, operators have raised concerns about the immediate future of their businesses.

Chancellor expands loan scheme for large businesses

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Chancellor expands loan scheme for large businesses

By Nikkie Thatcher

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has revealed details of the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan scheme to help businesses with a turnover of more than £250m.

Opinion: wholesalers make plea for bills to be paid

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Opinion: wholesalers make plea for bills to be paid

By Darren Goldney

Wholesalers across the UK are asking for operators to pay outstanding credit to “help us help you when your doors open again”, as outlined by managing director of Unitas Wholesale Darren Goldney.

54% of independent brewers unable to access Government support

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54% of independent brewers unable to access Government support

By Stuart Stone

Both the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) and Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) have called on the Government to offer brewers the same level of support as pubs after a majority of beer makers revealed they’ve been unable to access state support.