‘Good chance’ fresh restrictions won’t be imposed says PM
Prime Minister Boris Johnson implied it was unlikely further Covid measures would be implemented to tackle the spread of Omicron.
Archives for January 5, 2022
BBPA estimates 7.8m non-alcoholic beers will be sold in January but not in pubs
Customers have been urged to support their local this month by enjoying a pint of low or non-alcohol beer at the pub as 7.8m pints of low and no alcohol beer will be sold this January, but not in pubs, according to the British Beer and Pub Association...
Hospitality sector awarded in New Year’s Honours List
A number of people from the hospitality sector were recognised in the 2022 New Year’s Honours List including a Greene King managing director, chef Angela Maria Hartnett MBE and hotelier Robin Hutson.
Northumberland licensee feels 'really lucky' not to lose trade
City pubs were hit much harder than rural pubs over Christmas but rallying local communities was essential to survival, according to one licensee.
‘We managed to get through Christmas by the skin of our teeth’
Ben McKellar, owner of Hove-based pub the Ginger Pig, said mass cancellations and isolating staff made Christmas a “very tough” trading period.
Trading restrictions cost Everards more than £3m
Covid measures for nine months of this year have meant Leicestershire-based firm Everards reported an operating loss of £3.4m for the financial year ending September 2021.
Hydes optimistic despite losing £20m in turnover
Turnover at Manchester-based brewer and pub operator Hydes fell from £29.4m to £8.5m, according to the company’s annual results, ended 28 March 2021.
Welsh pubs see a quarter of the revenue of English pubs
Welsh pubs have seen at least 25% less revenue than their English counterparts due to the more stringent restrictions imposed in Wales.
Property round-up
First property moves of new year
The creators of celebrity hangout Dollhouse announce new venue in Leeds, Trust Inns takes on the Moorings and the former Krua Khun Mae Thai restaurant site is up for grabs.