New pubco set to launch by trio of industry veterans
Three top operators are set to re-enter the UK pub market with the launch of the Valiant Pub Company.
Archives for January 19, 2021
'Completely unacceptable': over half of November lockdown grants still yet to be paid out
More than half of grants that were announced to support pubs in the second lockdown still haven’t been paid, an industry survey has found.
'Unviable' and 'catch 22': operators share thoughts on post-lockdown tiers
Wet-led licensees said they are bracing themselves for months of extended closure as they fear it will not be viable to reopen under another tiered system of restrictions even if permitted.
MP joins calls for takeaway booze ban U-turn
An MP has echoed calls of trade bodies urging the Government reverses its decision to ban pubs serving takeaway alcohol.
Opinion
Insurance ruling prompts ‘rise of PPI type companies' offering claims review
Hospitality insurance specialist Steven Swift of Sector Associates gives his verdict on the Supreme Court’s recent business interruption ruling.
UKH: GDP dip highlights ‘economic importance of hospitality’
UKHospitality (UKH) chief executive Kate Nicholls has described recent GDP figures as “pretty depressing, if not surprising, reading”.