Greene King ‘racist connotation’ pubs renamed
More than 7,000 pubgoers have voted for new names at four Greene King pubs which had ‘racist connotations’.
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Pubco bosses call on Chancellor to aid 'sustainable recovery'
More than 160 CEOs from across the hospitality sector have signed a letter to the Chancellor pleading for further support from the upcoming Budget.
April outdoor opening ‘not economically feasible’
The rumoured reopening of hospitality venues for outdoor use only in April with indoor areas allowed from May has been slammed by the trade, alongside calls for the Government to be honest and open in its approach for a roadmap out of lockdown three.
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88% of operators need furlough extension announcement now, according to poll
Almost nine in 10 businesses need the Government to announce any continuation to the furlough scheme now rather than in the Budget next month, a survey has found.
Mitchells & Butlers to raise £350m from shareholders
Birmingham-based pub operator Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has announced plans to raise £350m through an open share offer to help it cope with the effects of the latest Covid-19 lockdown.
Largest GDP slump in 300 years ‘another indicator’ of pub and brewery devastation
GDP figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show the UK economy contracted by 9.9% in 2020 – the largest annual slump in more than 300 years.