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Mixed reactions to Chancellor’s employer contribution announcement
Trade bodies have voiced mixed opinions on Chancellor of the Exchequer’s announcement of how much employers will be asked to contribute to the furlough scheme.
Archives for May 29, 2020
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Self-employed income support scheme to be extended
The Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) will be extended with applications opening in August for a second and final grant, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has announced today (29 May).
Employers to be asked to pay NI and pension contributions from August
Employers will have to start making payments towards the furlough scheme, starting with national insurance (NI) and pension contributions from August, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced today (29 May).
Trade pays respects to St Austell brewing director Roger Ryman
Tributes have been made to St Austell Brewery brewing director Roger Ryman after he passed away peacefully this week, aged 52, after a battle with cancer.
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Get ready for Premier League kick-off (part 2)
With a Premier League kick-off scheduled for 17 June and pubs slated to start opening less than a month later, what challenges could the return of live sport pose operators?
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Group action launched against Aviva and QBE insurers
Insurance companies Aviva and QBE (UK) Limited have been chosen as the focus of an action group that intends to launch a group claim against insurers refusing to pay out to pubs for loss of income during the coronavirus crisis.
Wellington Pub Company
Licensees rebuff billionaire-owned pubco's rent offer
Wellington Pub Company publicans have rebuffed the landlord’s offer of three months’ free rent and two quarters charged at 50%, following an updated statement from the pub group.
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Weekend news bulletin for pubs - 30 and 31 May
The Morning Advertiser's editor Ed Bedington reviews the biggest news stories from the pub sector after another week in lockdown.
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UKHospitality launches suppliers’ alliance to push for Government help
Trade body UKHospitality has announced a new initiative that will pressure the Government to further support hospitality supplier businesses.
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Premier League season to resume on 17 June
The Premier League has revealed that the 2019-20 season will return from lockdown on 17 June – just 18 days before some pubs are slated to reopen.
Opinion
Honesty and transparency are vital for the next generation of bar owners
The past seven days have shown us the importance of having open and honest dialogues with those around you.
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How to reduce your food menu for reopening
As the time for reopening gets closer, you may want to set out your new food menu and that probably means making the offer smaller but stronger.