Scottish Government urged to extend opening hours
Scottish pubs have been severed a “sucker punch” by the Government with its new levelled system of coronavirus measures, according to one trade group.
Archives for November 11, 2020
Jobs round-up
Senior appointments at Wadworth, BrewDog, Upham and City Pub Group, unprecedented traffic to pub recruiter
Amid announcements of record redundancies, rebounding pub share prices and furlough extension, a number of pub companies have announced boardroom shake-ups.
Pandemic is a challenge, but we had the confidence to progress’ says Liberation boss
The coronavirus pandemic has given Liberation Group the chance to move forward, according to CEO Jonathan Lawson.
Publican Awards aims to celebrate sector
The coronavirus crisis has battered our sector, yet companies have remained resilient and strong, supporting their teams and customers. The Morning Advertiser (MA) aims to celebrate this with the launch of the Publican Awards.
Second lockdown ‘costs JDW £14m’
JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has estimated the ‘cash burn’ of the month-long enforced closure of its pubs under national lockdown will be approximately £14m.
More low and no options in Parliament pubs would keep MPs on their ‘A game’
Mindful drinking movement Club Soda and a number of low and no-alcohol drink makers have written to the House of Commons’ speaker to encourage the Westminster estate's bars to stock more alcohol-free drinks after he called time on Parliamentary pints.
Property round-up
Interest shown in Deltic deal, Wadworth offloads 21 sites, Shepherd Neame pub package hits market
In a flurry of pub property market activity, there are updates from the Deltic Group, Shepherd Neame, Wadworth, Sir John Fitzgerald, Inn Collection Group and Admiral.