Relief for UK hospitality sector as furlough scheme extended
The UK government has extended a scheme to pay wages of workers who have been placed on leave due to coronavirus lockdown measures.
Top 10 books about wine, beer, and spirits to read in lockdown
From the memoirs of Gerard Basset to the history of beer, we round up 10 of the best drinks books that have been published in the past year to give your brain a workout during lockdown.
Bars that stock more non-alcoholic drinks could reduce alcohol consumption
People are more likely to choose a non-alcoholic drink if there are more options available in bars, according to new research.
UK government’s discretionary fund ‘not enough’ to save hospitality groups
The UK government’s new plans to support small businesses such as bars, restaurants and pubs during lockdown don’t go far enough, according to campaigners.
Virtual wine and spirits tastings you can enjoy at home
From English whisky to bespoke food pairings with heavyweights of the wine world, we’ve rounded up the virtual wine and spirits tastings taking place this year that should keep you entertained and educated during lockdown.
Pubs and restaurants will be ‘last to open’ after UK lockdown
UK cabinet minister Michael Gove has warned that pubs, bars and restaurants would be “among the last” to re-open when lockdown restrictions are relaxed.
UK hospitality bosses form crisis management network
A group of current and former executives across the hospitality, consumer, retail and technology sectors have formed a mentoring network to help UK bosses steer their companies through the coronavirus crisis.
Drinks Trust Covid-19 relief fund applications extended
The deadline for applications for trade charity The Drinks Trust’s coronavirus relief fund has been extended.
Are Brits really drinking more during lockdown?
Reports of Britons drinking to stave off boredom during lockdown are coming thick and fast, but a recent YouGov poll has revealed the nation’s consumption hasn’t changed that much.
Berkmann donates 12.5% of consumer sales to hospitality workers
UK distributor Berkmann Wine Cellars is giving a proportion of revenues from its direct to consumer wine orders to two charities supporting the hospitality industry during the Covid-19 lockdown.