Closure decisions must be 'proportionate, transparent and based on clear science'
The Government must help out pubs that are closed by councils under new powers to limit local outbreaks of coronavirus, trade bodies have said.
Archives for July 17, 2020
Councils given new powers to close businesses
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced new powers for local authorities which could see them able to shut down pubs in their areas.
Water companies to charge for beer disposal from next month
Publicans have been urged to ensure they have made arrangements to destroy their spoilt beer before the deadline to do this free of charge runs out at the end of the month.
Reopening week sees 40% sales dip
Pub groups reported collective like-for-like sales down almost 40% on the same week last year for their reopening week, according to data from Coffer Peach Business Tracker.
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Late-night operators ‘desperate for clarity on reopening’
Two wet-led late-night businesses have voiced their concerns about not having any Government guidance on when or how they can reopen.
MA’s review of the week
Consumers will have a difficult time deciphering the purpose of face masks
The Morning Advertiser's (MA) editor Ed Bedington catches up with The Alchemist’s Simon Potts to discuss what’s grabbed his attention from the week’s headlines.
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UKH boss: 'Trade support cannot stop now'
UKHospitality (UKH) chief executive Kate Nicholls has called for the Government to continue to support the trade into next year.