UKH welcomes cash support for hospitality from Government
Rishi Sunak has this afternoon (21 December) announced a new round of grants for the hospitality sector of up to £6,000 per premises.
Rishi Sunak has this afternoon (21 December) announced a new round of grants for the hospitality sector of up to £6,000 per premises.
A Lincolnshire-based licensee has received a 130% tax relief from the Government by simply investing in new equipment for the pub.
A Government announcement on financial support for the hospitality sector is expected later today (Tuesday 21 December).
UK Government must make an official decision on hospitality Covid measures, otherwise staff could face "fed up" customers refusing to obey unofficial rules, said the owner of the Atlas Bar in Manchester.
A 50% relief in business rates in Wales has been welcomed by UKHospitality Cymru as a boost for the beleaguered hospitality sector but has warned urgent additional support will be needed to avoid “economic carnage”.
Pub revenue was down more than 40% over the past weekend with one in five businesses having reported a sales drop of more than 60%, according to UKHospitality.
Publican Awards
The race is under way to find out the best companies in the trade as The Publican Awards gears up for the next stages of judging and announces those in the running.
Sharp’s Brewery head brewer Aaron McClure has been named Young Brewer of the Year at the Brewers Choice Awards.