Industry News

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a Â30bn relief package to help the UK economy recover from the Covid-19 pandemic â but what impact will it have on the pub trade’s recovery? Read more: Chancellor's VAT cut, job measures and discount meal scheme 'nothing if not creative' Source: Morning Advertiser

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has urged businesses to join a job-creation scheme aimed at young people when applications open next month. Read more: Job creation scheme to kickstart hospitality Source: Morning Advertiser

Three operators on their plans to ensure the safety of their customers and teams as they re-open their doors for eat-in customers. Read more: Re-opening safely post lockdown Source: Morning Advertiser

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has announced a hefty financial support plan for the pub industry, including a scheme giving customers a 50% reduction, up to Â10 per head on sit-down meals and non-alcoholic drinks three days a week in August, as well as a significant VAT reduction. Read more: Sunak: millions of pounds

Power to take action to prevent businesses from struggling as a result of having to pay a late-night levy could be a useful tool for a local authority striving to maintain a stable economy in their area. Read more: Giving local authorities power to alter or waive late-night levies could help Covid-19 recovery Source: Morning

With almost half of Englandâs pubs and bars reopening over the âSuper Saturdayâ 4 July weekend, The Morning Advertiser has run some numbers on the Covid-19 pandemic’s impact on the sector so far. Read more: In numbers: what impact has the Covid-19 pandemic had on pubs and their customers so far? Source: Morning Advertiser

Leading chefs from the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list will reveal how their pubs are trading under social distancing rules and give tips and advice to help others do the same. Read more: Top gastropub chefs talk post-lockdown trade in free online conference Source: Morning Advertiser

Secretary of state for health and social care Matt Hancock has applauded pubs that have closed after customers tested positive for coronavirus. Read more: Health secretary praises pubs for closing after coronavirus links Source: Morning Advertiser

The pubs code adjudicator (PCA) has revealed it has expanded its research capabilities ahead of a deep dive into the most effective ways to educate tied tenants on their code rights. Read more: PCA takes on research partner for pubs code awareness project Source: Morning Advertiser

The sentence for a 23-year-old man who killed a fellow customer in a Northampton pub last year has been increased following an intervention by the Attorney General. Read more: Sentence increased for attacker who killed man in pub Source: Morning Advertiser