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Pub landlord pours away £1,500 worth of drinks due to takeaway alcohol ban
A pub landlord has revealed that he’s been forced to pour away up to £1,500 worth of beer, cider and lager due to a government ban on takeaway alcohol. He says he expects half of all pubs to close for good due to the impact of the pandemic.
87m pints of beer wasted in UK since Covid restrictions began
As many as 87 million pints of beer have been poured away since Covid-19 restrictions on hospitality began in the UK, according to the BBPA.
Marston’s rejects takeover offer from private equity firm
The board of UK pubco Marston’s has unanimously rejected a takeover bid from US private equity firm Platinum Equity Advisors, stating it “very significantly undervalues” the company.
W(h)ither Britain’s pubs?
Is coronavirus killing the British pub? On 16 March 2020 Boris Johnson advised the public to “avoid” them and since then we have faced three national lockdowns when patrons had no choice but to follow the Prime Minister’s stricture.
Amuse-bouches: The latest restaurant news bites
In restaurant news this week: the UK government plans to discuss further restrictions with hospitality leaders, a new meal kit platform prepares to launch, and chef Jack Stein renews his partnership with St Austell.
Marston’s to take over 150 Welsh pubs
UK brewer and pub operator Marston’s is to take over the running of the entire portfolio of Wales-based brewer Brains after the business was put under “significant pressure” by Covid-19 restrictions.
39 million fewer pints poured over Christmas in UK
It’s going to be the quietest Christmas on record for UK pubs as “punishing” coronavirus restrictions ensure that as many as 39 million pints won’t be poured over the festive period this year.
Nine in 10 pubs loss-making in tier two England
Nine in 10 (88%) operators say pubs, bars and restaurants will be unviable or loss-making in Tier 2 regions of England, where well over half (59%) of licensed premises are located.
England’s post-lockdown Tier allocation ‘devastating’ for pubs
The UK government has revealed which parts of the country will be placed under the most severe restrictions when lockdown is lifted next week.
Young’s plans to reopen pubs in August
UK pub company Young’s said it is confident it can return to profitable growth by 2022 as it plans to reopen sites in August.