Pubs will reopen outdoors first with full reopening from 17 May, PM declares
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed pubs will be permitted to reopen outdoors from 12 April and indoors from 17 May, at the very earliest.
Archives for February 22, 2021
opinion
'Opening up too early risks ruining pub experience'
I'm very concerned about the headlines this weekend that big property companies such as JD Wetherspoon and Young's are pushing the conversation towards opening up the industry before that would be viable.
Darwin & Wallace revenues down £2m
London-based bar group Darwin & Wallace lost almost a quarter of its usual revenue as a result of the first lockdown, contributing to a £2m dip in its year-on-year sales.
More than a third of hospitality firms plan recruitment drive
Some 36% of hospitality employers intend to recruit new staff in the next three months, according to new research.
PM expected to announce reopening date today
The Prime Minister is set to reveal his plans for a roadmap out of the third lockdown later today (Monday 22 February) with a focus on “outdoor activities”.
In association with Thatchers
The A to Z of pub cider
A strong cider offer should be the apple of any pub operator’s eye as the on-trade looks towards the resumption of trade in time for summer.