Marston’s records £105.5m loss
While pub operator Marston’s has revealed a £105.5m pre-tax loss in the 26 weeks to 3 April, the firm cites post-lockdown sales hitting 80% of pre-pandemic levels as cause for optimism.
Archives for May 19, 2021
M&B suffers £200m loss as pandemic restrictions bite
Despite takings tumbling by 79% during the six months to 10 April, the CEO of the firm behind Toby Carvery and All Bar One believes it can emerge from pandemic restrictions in a ‘strong competitive position’.
Continued restrictions in Glasgow 'terribly distressing'
One pub operator has described being £18,000 down after the reopening of Glasgow pubs was delayed.
Slash beer duty by 50% to boost pubs, Chancellor told
Pub and brewing trade bodies have called on the Chancellor to slash draught beer duty in order to help pubs recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Property round-up
Five Points ‘committing to Hackney’, JDW plans £5m cinema conversion
The latest round of pub property news includes updates from Five Points, Oakman Inns, and JD Wetherspoon.
LICENSING HUB – LEGAL WITH POPPLESTON ALLEN
Legal Q&A: Relaxed off-trade restrictions and food and alcohol licensing conditions
Specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen's latest legal Q&A addresses the impact of the Government’s relaxed off-trade restrictions on food and alcohol licensing conditions.