Westminster Government ‘shown up by Holyrood’ on rates relief
English pubs were granted a three month full extension of the business rates holiday while Scotland and Wales will see a year-long extension.
Archives for March 4, 2021
The Lock In Podcast
The Lock In Podcast: Budget - bonus or bust?
The budget has been revealed, some would say before the budget was revealed, and the podcast team give their reaction to the Chancellor's hand outs and what it means for their businesses and wider hospitality. We also get some more considered analysis...
Lack of support a 'nightmare' for wet-led pubs
Wet-led pub operators have been left disappointed after their calls for focused support went largely unheard by the Chancellor.
Almost half of JDW estate to reopen for outside trading from 12 April
Pub giant JD Wetherspoon (JDW) will be reopening outdoor areas in almost half (45%) of its pubs from Monday 12 April.
Spring Budget 2021
Communities can bid for £250k to save local pub
Brits will be able to use a £150m fund to help them take ownership of pubs and other community venues at risk of closure.
Jobs round-up
Operators face skills shortage, Government urged to reopen venues as remote workspaces
In addition to the latest news on furlough and the National Living Wage, this latest jobs round-up looks at a hospitality sector skills shortage and a new petition to allow remote workers to set up a ‘pub office’.
Spring Budget 2021
‘Pragmatic steps’ but far from ‘whatever it takes’
What impact will Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak’s latest Budget have on the pub sector as it navigates the Government’s post-lockdown roadmap?