Plan B rules lift ‘good news’ but severity of impact ‘must not be underestimated’
The Government's latest announcement that Plan B rules are being scrapped has been cautiously welcomed by trade bodies, alongside calls for further support.
Archives for January 19, 2022
Parting present from the partying PM?
And just like that Boris Johnston announced the end of Plan B, and much rejoicing was heard throughout the country.
Work from home advice scrapped, Gov confirms
Plan B measures including guidance to work from home and mandatory Covid passes for nightclubs are to be dropped, the Government has announced.
JDW sees sales decrease by 11.7% in half year to January
J D Wetherspoon (JDW) saw like-for-like sales and total sales decreased by 11.7% and 13.3% respectively in the 25 weeks to 16 January 2022, when compared to the similar period in financial year 2020.
Cumbrian pub opens only shop in village
Publicans of the Royal Oak Hotel in Beckermet, Cumbria have come to the rescue of local residents by opening the only store in the village.
Pubs and bars hit hardest over festive period
Britain’s managed pub, bar and restaurant groups suffered a double-digit sales drop from pre-Covid levels in December, yet pubs and bars were hit particularly hard over the festive period, the latest CGA Business Tracker revealed.
Plan B easing announcement expected
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to reveal the lifting of Plan B rules will be implemented next week in an announcement later today (Wednesday 19 January).
'Long and arduous recovery' for Scottish pubs after restrictions lift
The announcement of coronavirus restrictions in Scotland being lifted as from Monday (24 January) has been welcomed by hospitality trade bodies, however the sector has called for clarity regarding dancefloors.
Hospitality Ulster calls for lifting of NI restrictions after worst trading week in months
Hospitality Ulster has called for strict measures to be lifted and nightclubs reopened in Northern Ireland, after data revealed the week commencing 3 January 2022 to be hospitality’s worst week of trading in two months.
Property round-up
Revolution restarts the party at Electric Press, sites hit market in Scotland and North Yorkshire
The party has started again for Revolution with a £300k revamp at a site in Leeds, properties have been put on the market in Scotland and North Yorkshire while GK has invested jointly on a Wirral pub and Baker Hospitality takes on a third site.