New tier two and three rules ‘to cost wet-led pubs £1.5bn’
Wet-led pubs placed in the two highest tiers of the new restrictions once lockdown is eased will collectively lose £1.5bn in turnover, it has been estimated.
Archives for November 24, 2020
Opinion
Government needs to wake up and stop pointing the finger at pubs
The howls of anger continue to grow from a hospitality industry that continues to feel victimised and targeted by political leaders who refuse to justify their arguments with science.
What do pubs need to know for reopening in December?
Pubs can reopen after the second national lockdown restrictions are eased next month (December) but will have to adhere to rules upon opening the doors once again
New tiered rules ‘killing Christmas and beyond’ for trade
The new restrictions on how pubs can operate in the tiered system once lockdown is eased will mean closures and further job losses, a trade body has said.
Covid-19 to hit foodservice sector for more than £44bn
Consumer spend in restaurants and other food-led outlets is forecast to plummet by 57.8% year-on-year as part of a near £200bn drop in spend during 2020.
One-in-ten Brits have already made post-lockdown pub, bar or restaurant bookings
A number of optimistic pubgoers have already made reservations to return to their local over the festive period, according to new research.