Archives for September 21, 2020

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Government 10pm curfew 'crushing blow'

Government 10pm curfew 'crushing blow'

By Nikkie Thatcher

The Government's plan to impose a 10pm curfew to all pubs, bars, restaurants and other hospitality businesses has been labelled 'a crushing blow' for trade.

Health secretary refuses to rule out pub closures

Health secretary refuses to rule out pub closures

By Emily Hawkins

Health secretary Matt Hancock said the sector would be given answers in the "very near future" in response to a question about whether pub operators should prepare for closures.

Grolsch makes UK return

Grolsch makes UK return

By Nicholas Robinson

Grolsch will return to the UK on-trade after its 35-year presence here ended last November.

Pubs 'scapegoat' for second wave, publican says

Pubs 'scapegoat' for second wave, publican says

By Emily Hawkins

An operator in one of the areas of England hit by localised coronavirus measures has shared her anxiety about worsening trade and uncertainty over further restrictions.

How many coronavirus cases since pubs reopened?

How many coronavirus cases since pubs reopened?

By Nikkie Thatcher

With Government and health experts seemingly pointing the finger at pubs, The Morning Advertiser analyses the number of coronavirus cases reported since the sector reopened up until 15 September.

Rents, Covid and the code

Opinion

Rents, Covid and the code

By Fiona Dickie – pubs code adjudicator

A top concern expressed by tenants since lockdown began has been their rent levels. They want to know what the Pubs Code and the PCA can do. I am pleased to have this opportunity to set out the position.