MA’S REVIEW OF THE WEEK
Government language around vaccines and relaxations now more ‘confident’
The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with Shepherd Neame CEO Jonathan Neame to reflect on the week's biggest headlines.
Archives for February 5, 2021
87m pints of beer wasted since start of pandemic
Up to 87m pints of beer may have been wasted, costing the industry £331m, since the coronavirus crisis began.
Text-based mental health support service launched
A free mental health support service for those working in the hospitality sector has been launched.
US firm behind Rooney Anand’s pub investment
Former Greene King boss Rooney Anand’s pub investment firm has been backed by an American financing business, according to reports.
Opinion
'I fear the next budget will focus on recuperating losses rather than support to see us through’
I consider myself an optimist and remain hopeful that with the vaccine rolled out Brits will return to the pubs and restaurants that they love.
New product round-up
‘England’s first’ carbon-negative gins, Queer Brewing unveils core range, Tanqueray creates Blackcurrant serve
The latest new product round-up includes 'firsts' from UK-based gin distillers, more pours from premium gin brand Tanqueray and new brews from Queer Brewing.
80% of nightclubs 'won't survive past February'
This year will see the “extinction of nightclubs” without urgent action, one trade body has warned.