'Hospitality workers should be given priority for a vaccine'
Employees in the hospitality sector should be prioritised for a coronavirus vaccination as they cannot work from home, trade representatives have said.
Archives for February 26, 2021
Rapid testing ‘may have limited benefits’ for almost half of operators, poll finds
Using lateral flow testing as a workable way of reopening parts of the trade where social distancing is not possible could have some benefits to 46% of operators, research has found.
Slash beer duty at the Budget to revive pub sector, MPs urge
Some 68 Conservative MPs have urged the Chancellor to slash beer duty in the Budget next week, saying this would encourage punters back to the pub.
New product round-up
3 Michelin-star chef-inspired gin, Tanqueray creates alcohol-free pour, new spirits' profit pledges
Alongside the launch of a gin inspired by the cuisine of Anne-Sophie Pic and a low and no Tanqueray variant, Equiano Rum Co and Elephant Gin have pledged to donate respective profits their new spirit launches to Anti-Slavery International and African...
Opinion
'Back to normal’ no longer enough for pubs
Paul Davies, chief executive officer of Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC), outlines much-needed measures from the Chancellor’s Budget on 3 March to protect the future of the brewing, pub and hospitality industries.