Opinion
‘Small steps, but good ones’ as pubs reopen for outdoor trading
The first weekend went really well – we can seat around 75 in the garden and another 36 on the terrace and I'd say both were full from 2pm onwards.
Archives for April 19, 2021
'We couldn't have taken any more money'
Operators recounted a positive first week of outdoor trading amid high demand but said they faced challenging circumstances.
‘Trade on its knees – we are just trying our best in difficult circumstances’
The first week of pubs being allowed to reopen for outdoor trading only has seen operators pivot once again in order to serve customers.
'Cancel business rates until 2021 as sector recovers'
Trade associations have called for business rates in England to be cancelled until at least October 2021 for hospitality businesses as they rebuild.
Just a quarter of licensed venues reopened for outdoor trading
Around 23.2% of England’s 89,963 licensed premises were trading by Thursday 15 April, figures have found.