pubs
Pub groups to spend millions as lockdown eases
Pub groups are now preparing to reopen in July when (and if) the government gives them the go-ahead, and each have their own approach to social distancing.
HK bars and pubs to shut for 14 days
The Hong Kong government has announced a two-week closure of all bars and pubs starting from 6pm on 3 April, after reports that over 52% of recent Covid-19 cases have been linked to the on-trade.
What can and can’t stay open in the UK?
This week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson asked all “non-essential” shops in the UK to close, but there has been some dispute over what that means.
Irish government asks all pubs to close due to coronavirus
As part of its response to the Covid-19 outbreak, the Irish government has advised that all pubs should close until 29 March 2020.
UK pub and bar numbers rise for first time in 10 years
The number of pubs and bars operating in the UK rose for the first time in a decade last year, according to analysis from the Office for National Statistics.
HK property developer acquires Greene King
A Hong Kong billionaire has announced plans to acquire British brewer Greene King for almost £3 billion.
Are pub and restaurant staff too stressed to take sick leave?
The majority of people working in the hospitality industry consider work to be more important than their personal health or social lives, according to new research.