More rail strikes to hit trade again in January
Strike action agreed by members of rail unions Aslef and RMT will mean chaos for five days in row in early January shortly after the hospitality sector has suffered a “50% downturn” in trade.
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Extra £17bn needed to keep up with inflation
The hospitality sector would need to generate an additional £17bn in turnover to keep up with inflation, figures from UKHospitality (UKH) and CGA have revealed.
JDW to shut three pubs permanently
JD Wetherspoon (JDW) is set to permanently shut a pub on New Year’s Eve and two more in early 2023.
Strikes spark Xmas beer shortage fears
Pubs could “run out” of “popular” beers over Christmas and New Year as Greene King brewery workers take further strike action during the festive period.
PCA probes insurance issue after Star admission
The pubs code adjudicator (PCA) is investigating an insurance breach after Star Pubs & Bars admitted non-compliance over the matter.
World Cup joy won’t save beleaguered pubs
Although the pub trade has been a huge winner during the World Cup, it won’t be enough to save many smaller operators, according to economic expert Christopher Dembik.
The cask project
Four cask beers craft brewer Verdant is putting faith in
When people go into a pub or bar that serves craft kegged beer, often they are looking for beers from smaller brands such as The Kernel, Wylam and Deya.