Lockdown ends and new tiers apply today
Pubs will be operating under the new tier restrictions as the month-long national lockdown eases today (Wednesday 2 December).
Pubs will be operating under the new tier restrictions as the month-long national lockdown eases today (Wednesday 2 December).
Some 50,000 licensed outlets may have to remain closed as national lockdown restrictions end today (Wednesday 2 December) and tiered measures begin.
The operator of 168 café bars under its Lounge and Cosy Club concepts managed to turn a profit in the 24 weeks to 4 October despite Covid-19 slashing its revenue by a third.
The Lock In Podcast
In this week's episode of the Lock In podcast, Ed Bedington, Heath Ball and James Cuthbertson talk about preparing to come out of lockdown, their reaction to the latest government restrictions and find out live which tiers their pubs fall into. Tune in...
lockdown live
As pubs adapt to new coronavirus measures, The Morning Advertiser will bring you the latest updates and reaction on this live blog.
Both Sky Sports and BT Sport have announced continued cost concessions for pub subscribers unable to trade following England’s exit from a second national lockdown.
Property round-up
In addition to acquisitions by The Inn Collection Group, Black Country Ales and Coastal & Country in the past week, there's news of interest in a 42 pub package and a celebrity chef entering the pub game.