Hall & Woodhouse site reopens following ‘tragic’ incident
A Dorset pub closed its doors for two days earlier this week following reports of a “tragic” medical emergency.
Archives for February 15, 2023
Gov has ‘failed’ cultural sector
Independent businesses and culture are most at risk according to the second NTIA Night Time Economy Report, and officials claim Government has “failed” the sector.
Breweries crushed by extreme packaging costs
Brewers saw prices for obligated recycling fees more than double in 2022 and trade bodies warn further rises are likely unless reforms come into place immediately.
Brighton Pier Group reports 19% revenue boost
Brighton Pier Group has reported a 19% rise in revenue versus pre-Covid levels in a trading update.
Inflation rates continue to 'hinder' sector
Inflation rates show “promising” signs but price increases continue to “hinder” the hospitality sector, according to UKHospitality chief executive Kate Nicholls.
Two breweries bid to raise extra finance
Award-winning brewery Exmoor Ales and start-up business Havabier are both seeking crowdfunding to expand and launch their companies respectively.
PROPERTY ROUND-UP
Whelan's and Loungers open sites, village pubs hit market
There are new openings from Whelan's pubco and multi-site operator Loungers, as Red Oak Taverns acquires a trio of Marston's venues and several village pubs come to market.
Tributes paid to former MA editor
Former The Morning Advertiser (MA) editor Terry Cockerell has died at his home in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, aged 92.
Recruitment landscape remains 'challenging'
Hospitality businesses are continuing to face an “incredibly challenging” recruitment landscape with vacancies in the sector still 72% higher than pre-pandemic levels, according to trade body UKHospitality (UKH).
How Hand & Flowers chef got to the top
Being a chef in any hospitality setting is hard work but Tom De Keyser, who is head chef at the Hand & Flowers, is getting more rewards these days.
The Cask Project
Robinsons rewards pubs for cask quality
Stockport-based brewer and pub operator Robinsons has rewarded 88 of its pubs after they achieved 90% or above in their 2022 cask beer quality audits.