Government plans 10pm curfew for hospitality
The government’s plan to impose a hard 10pm close time for all pubs, bars, restaurants and other hospitality businesses in England has been labelled a “crushing blow” for the trade. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to make an official announcement today (22 September), where he is expected to detail the new restrictions, which include …
BBPA responds to government’s latest social distancing rules
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has responded to the prime minister’s announcement on the changes to social gathering rules that will affect hospitality venues. In his speech on 9 September, PM Boris Johnson confirmed that the maximum number of people who can gather together will reduce from thirty to six, although this will …
Wireless Social’s latest data sees national footfall climb
Wi-Fi solutions provider Wireless Social has released the latest data from its footfall tracker, indicating a significant uplift in footfall across UK towns and cities over the August bank holiday. During the bank holiday, people flocked to cafes, pubs and restaurants to make the most of the conclusion of the Eat Out to Help Out …
Night-time industry confronts government with ‘science-backed’ reopening plan
A consortium of leading night-time operators, including the Night Time Industries Association, is calling on the government to save the UK’s late night sector from collapse. The late night sector, which comprises nightclubs, late night bars, music venues and events spaces, has been “largely forgotten” by the UK government since venues were forced to close …
BBPA calls for Eat Out to Help Out scheme to be repeated
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has called on the government to repeat its Eat Out to Help Out scheme, which is set to end after August, to further support the hospitality industry. The benefit of the scheme to the recovery of the sector has been immeasurable in terms of securing jobs and building …
Eat Out to Help Out scheme launches
Government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme, which gives consumers a discount of up to 50% when eating or drinking soft drinks at UK hospitality venues, comes into effect today (Monday 3 August). The scheme will be valid on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, throughout the month of August, in an attempt to boost the struggling …
Chancellor unveils financial support for hospitality
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced significant financial support for the hospitality sector, including VAT cuts and a scheme giving customers up to £10 off each on sit-down meals throughout the month of August. This comes as part of a £30bn plan to prevent mass unemployment in the UK as the economy is hit by coronavirus. …
PM confirms venues can reopen from 4 July with ‘one-meter plus’ distancing
In an announcement today (23 June), prime minster Boris Johnson confirmed that hospitality venues can reopen from 4 July, however the industry still awaits detailed Government guidance. The opportunity for many hospitality businesses to return from 4 July was greeted with relief and praise. For weeks, the sector has been pressing Government for clarity. The …
Hospitality industry needs Government to confirm reopening date
Trade bodies UKHospitality and the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) are demanding that the Government provides a clear date for when hospitality businesses can reopen and start trading. They say that a definitive date will give the sector the confidence and certainty it needs to get ready for reopening. This includes releasing staff from …
‘Save Summer Six’ ministers press for 22 June on-trade reopening
A group of ministers, dubbed the ‘Save Summer Six’, are working to reopen UK pubs ahead of schedule in a bid to save 3.5 million jobs in the hospitality sector. The group, which is said to include Chancellor Rishi Sunak, is believed to be investigating ways to help venues reopen by 22 June, using beer …
