Opinion
‘I fear rule breaking will increase without more financial aid’
Here we are on the cliff edge of September already.
Archives for August 27, 2020
‘Interesting’ flavours help Brothers’ cider sales grow by two-thirds amid pandemic
Somerset-based cidermaker Brothers has attributed a 69% year-on-year sales increase to the rollout of experimental pours including Tutti Frutti and Marshmallow variants.
Greene King and Prince’s Trust partnership to create 1,000 jobs for young people
Brewer and pub operator Greene King has pledged to increase the percentage of young people from black, Asian and minority ethnic background on its payroll through a new five-year partnership with the Prince’s Trust.
Star Pubs and Bars among operators to extend EOTHO throughout September
Star Pubs and Bars, Oakman Inns, Hall & Woodhouse and Arc Inspirations have all pledged to fund the continuation of discounts available under the Government’s Eat Out to Help Out (EOTHO) scheme throughout September.
Payment scheme trialled for self-isolating workers
The Government has announced a new payment for low income workers asked to self-isolate to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
Treasury responds to EOTHO extension calls
The Treasury has issued a statement in reply to calls for the Eat Out to Help Out scheme to be extended, saying it has been popular because of it’s limited time availability.
Two fifths of operators ‘being kept afloat by VAT cut’
Some 39% of hospitality and leisure sector leaders have said the VAT cut on food, soft drinks and accommodation is keeping them afloat, according to a new study.
Opinion
'Knowing the pubs code will help tenants negotiate in this challenging time'
During this uniquely challenging time the financial stresses that Covid-19 has inflicted on tied tenants should not exacerbated by pubs code breaches by their pub-owning business. The industry should know I am watching this very closely.