Pubs and Bars
The latest news and updates on pubs and bars, from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.
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Jul- 2020 -10 July
Opening weekend trade still down by 45% YoY
Managed pubs, bars and restaurants that opened last weekend saw like-for-like trading down by 44.5% against the year prior, according…
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8 July
BBPA urges Sunak to cut VAT and business rates
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has uged Rishi Sunak to cut VAT, business rates and beer for brewers…
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8 July
Pub and bar spending soars by 300%
Spending in pubs and bars soared by almost 300% over the 4 July and 5 July, compared to the weekend…
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6 July
Footfall returns as hospitality reopens
Footfall in England’s high streets rose by 19.6% on Saturday and 28.3% on Sunday in comparison to the weekend before,…
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3 July
BBPA urges Welsh government to confirm reopening dates
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA), has urged the Welsh government to confirm when all pubs, rather than just…
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2 July
Mitchells and Butlers swings to £121m loss
Mitchells and Butlers sales fell by 12.4% to £1.04bn in the half-year ended 11 April, while adjusted operating profit was…
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Jun- 2020 -29 June
Revolution outlines ‘cautious’ reopening
Ahead of the hospitality sector’s reopening later this week, Revolution Bars has confirmed its intention to reopen six of its…
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26 June
Marston’s profits plunge as Covid-19 leads to £40m sales hit
Marston’s has said it remains “uncertain” about its short-term financial outlook, after its profits took a £40m hit following lockdown.…
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26 June
BBPA welcomes plans for ‘Al Fresco Pubs’, as pubs face 30% reduction in capacity
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has welcomed plans for ‘Al Fresco Pubs’, whereby pubs will be given more…
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25 June
Diageo launches $100m recovery fund to help pubs and bars
Diageo has today announced a new global programme to support pubs and bars to welcome customers back and recover following…
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