MA’s review of the week
‘We’re sitting here today with sites that have received zero money’
The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with Yummy Pubs founder Anthony Pender to reflect on the week's biggest headlines.
Archives for January 15, 2021
Licensing Hub – Legal with Poppleston Allen
How could Covid-19 change the on-trade's legal landscape?
In previous years it has been customary for our first article of the new year to look forward to the year come, and make observations about possible legal changes for the hospitality industry in the coming months.
Whitbread cuts 1,500 jobs
The parent company of Beefeater, Brewers Fayre and Premier Inn confirmed 1,500 job losses in its latest trading update – just over 4% of its 36,000 staff.
Covid-19 shrinks hospitality workforce by a quarter
In the region of 660,000 hospitality jobs were lost in 2020 according to the latest figures from sector software provider Fourth.
'Don't let a coffee cost a life' message considered by Government
The Government is reportedly drafting hard-hitting adverts designed to make the public think twice before leaving home for a takeaway drink.
Two thirds of operators predict three more months of closure, poll finds
Some 66% of operators are not expecting to reopen their doors for customers to eat and drink on-site before April, an industry survey has revealed.
Festive freefall sees pub and bar takings plummet by more than 80%
The latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker has revealed the dire consequences of December’s Covid restrictions and enforced closures for hospitality sales.
Supreme Court backs policyholders in ‘massive boost’ to lockdown-hit businesses
The Supreme Court has today (15 January) ruled that the ‘vast majority’ of business interruption insurance policyholders will have cover for losses incurred due to national Covid-19 measures.
Greene King renames pubs with ‘racist connotations’
Pubco and brewer Greene King has announced it plans to relabel a number of pubs in its portfolio due to the existing names having racist connotations.
New product round-up
January brews: Marston’s, West Berkshire Brewery and Signature Brew announce more pours
This week’s new product round-up includes a low calorie pour from Marston’s, a low and no entry from Signature Brew and a new partnership for West Berkshire Brewery.