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Musings of a licensing practitioner on the days of remote hearings
At the onset of the pandemic all licensing authorities held remote hearings either by Teams or Zoom to a varying degree of success.
Archives for June 29, 2022
Red Oak Taverns acquires three pubs from Liberation Group
Multiple operator Red Oak Taverns has completed the acquisition of three tied tenanted pubs this week from Liberation Group for an undisclosed sum.
Sacha Lord repeats staffing concerns
Night-time economy adviser for Greater Manchester and operator Sacha Lord has reiterated worries about the sector’s staffing shortages and called on operators to commit to paying teams the living wage.
Cask Marque to sponsor trade session at GBBF
Beer quality watchdog Cask Marque has announced it is sponsoring the trade session of the upcoming Great British Beer Festival (GBBF).
Inside the new look O’Neill’s
Mitchells & Butlers brand O’Neill’s is being remodelled with a new look and feel, bringing a focus on showing women’s sports, starting with The Women’s Euros next month (July).
Reopening nightclubs 'key' to regenerating high street
UK’s late-night economy harbours “an abundance of resilience and entrepreneurial spirit”, having a huge part to play in the regeneration of high streets and towns nationwide, according to the Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA).
Gov discount scheme poses 'slippery slope' for sector
A proposed Government campaign encouraging businesses to offer discounts to consumers without any financial backing poses a “slippery slope” amid demising margins, according to one Canterbury-based licensee.
GK – career advice must be same for bar work as uni degrees
Greene King (GK) has called for training in bar and restaurant staff to be given equal footing to university degrees in terms of career advice after its research found almost half of young people (48%) believe the hospitality sector does not offer good...
Shepherd Neame ‘actively pursuing growth’
Operator and brewer Shepherd Neame has revealed the business had emerged from the pandemic in a strong position and is actively pursuing opportunities again to invest and grow.
How can pubs tackle ongoing rising food costs?
Focusing on detail and a disciplined approach to buying can help operators battle against ongoing rising costs, one buying specialist has advised.
Upcoming Stonegate Covid insurance court case examined
Stonegate Pub Company is due to have a case heard within the next month at the High Court regarding a claim against its business interruption insurers over losses incurred as a result of restrictions imposed in response to Covid-19.
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New cask ales to hit pubs UK-wide
Cask fans will be able to enjoy new beers from Black Sheep Brewery and Salcombe Brewery Co next month (July).