The MA’s Review of the week
Beer duty freeze ‘could have been bolder’
The Morning Advertiser’s Ed Bedington mulls over the Spring Budget with the help of Herefordshire-based freehouse operator Matt Slocombe of the Crown at Woolhope.
Archives for March 5, 2021
Scottish Government evidence for pub shutdown 'deeply unconvincing'
The Scottish Government has failed to provide any specific evidence to justify the restrictions it imposed on the hospitality sector when pressed, according to one trade body.
PCA outlines ‘blueprint’ to streamline tenant access to pubs code information
The office of the pubs code adjudicator (PCA) has published a new strategy for providing tied tenants the pubs code support in light of the findings of an operator survey.
Spring Budget 2021
Budget ‘does nothing for independent breweries’
Plans outlined in the Chancellor’s Spring Budget, such as the VAT cut extension, will lead to further brewery closures according to one trade body.
Government more than trebles State Aid cap
The State Aid cap has been increased to more than £10m, offering larger pub, bar and restaurant firms greater access to Government-backed grants outlined in the Spring Budget.
Revolution to reopen almost a third of sites in April
Nationwide operator Revolution Bars Group has announced plans to reopen 20 sites for outdoor guests in April ahead of the resumption of trade across its full estate a month later.
New product round-up
Cadbury and Goose Island Creme Egg beer, Didsbury Gin food charity collaboration
Manchester-based Didsbury Gin has announced plans to pour profits from its revived ‘Manchester Tart’ variant into a local food charity, while Goose Island and Cadbury have joined forces to celebrate a 50th birthday.