Energy costs 'untenable' for SMEs
Further delays in the release of detailed support for businesses “unacceptable” as energy costs become “untenable” for SME’s, the Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has stated.
Archives for September 14, 2022
Nottingham ditches late-night levy
Nottingham’s late-night levy has been removed to “reduce the burden” on operators and remove costs that could be a barrier to incoming and expanding businesses.
LTC launches financial support platform
The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) has compiled useful resources to help the sector manage finances as the cost-of-living crisis bites, including financial grants and a 24/7 helpline.
Why to attend Low2NoBev 2022
Low and no-alcohol pioneers have outlined why Low2NoBev 2022 is a must attend event for the sector.
Licensing hub - legal with Poppleston Allen
Licensing tips to avoid the trips at this year’s World Cup
With the Football World Cup fast approaching, whilst the competition presents lots of opportunities for licensees – which is very welcome - there are some potential pitfalls that they need to be aware of to ensure a safe and enforcement-free tournament..
In association Taylors of Harrogate
Drink Deconstructed: Caffe Corretto
Anas El Bahhaj from The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell, north London creates a Caffe Corretto with Taylors of Harrogate coffee bags.
Wedding market for pubs 'booming'
“Booming” wedding market provides pubs an opportunity to “showcase” their venue while offering variety to staff, according to operators from the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list.
MCBC confirms closure of National Brewery Centre
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has called for brewing artefacts to be “safeguarded” following the “devastating” announcement the UK’s only museum dedicated to brewery history will close later this year.
Energy support could be delayed until November
Companies may have to wait longer than households for help from its £150bn energy support package, which could be delayed until November.
Food costs rise despite 'positive' inflation dip
Inflation rates saw “positive” dip in August 2022 but battling continuously rising food prices “vital to tackling cost of doing business”, according to UKHospitality (UKH) CEO Kate Nicholls.
PROPERTY ROUND-UP
New sites from REKOM, Inception Group and White Brasserie
Huge sums of money have been ploughed into pubs this week, with sites reopening in Nottinghamshire, Norfolk, Durham and Cheshire after makeovers.
Inflation signals £2.66bn business rates hike
Should last month (August)’s inflation rate be repeated in September, business rates will soar by more than £2bn next year without Government intervention, experts have claimed.