Gov considers extra hours for coronation celebration
The King’s Coronation celebrations could see pubs being given the chance to extend opening hours, Government ministers have proposed.
Archives for December 19, 2022
The Lock In Podcast
Looking ahead to 2023
In the last episode of the year, the Lock In team assemble a crack team of guests to assess what the year ahead is likely to hold for the pub trade.
Bosher to leave Greene King
Karen Bosher has announced she is stepping down her role as MD of Premium, Urban and Venture at Greene King.
Fastest hike in night out cost in 30 years
Pubgoers are facing the fastest rise in the cost of a night out in more than three decades, one organisation has said.
NTIA ‘welcomes’ Martyn’s Law
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has “welcomed” new legislation that will be introduced to tighten security at venues in the wake of the Manchester Arena bombing.
Rail strikes: music bar flattened by £50k loss
A central London venue has lost more than £50,000 in revenue due to rail strikes, leaving staff “really upset” just days before Christmas.
Food inflation exceeds 20%
Foodservice price inflation has reached inflation of 21.5% – a record rate and the 10th consecutive month of double-digit inflation.
Family pub to shut up shop
The Wig and Gown in Dartford, Kent will shut its doors in the new year after costs doubled and footfall plummeted.
Treorchy pub to donate £10k GBPA cash to community
Community pub the Lion at Treorchy has donated £10,000 to Love Treorchy after winning the Community Hero category at the Great British Pub Awards (GBPA) 2022.
FEATURE
Feature: Why you must have multiskilled staff at your pub
Recruitment challenges within the sector have meant the diversification of skill sets across the board has become incredibly important for people working in pub settings.