NHS staff working on the COVID-19 front line at Kings College Hospital in London are receiving free meals daily from local publican Eduardo Dantas. Staff at the hospital have praised Dantas, from Tia Maria Bar & Restaurant in South Lambeth, London, after he began preparing and delivering up to 60 freshly cooked meals to them for free each day.The news, which comes after … [Read more...]
Hall & Woodhouse, cancel rent and service changes, and suspend loan repayments for pubs
Hall & Woodhouse has confirmed support of its Business Partner estate by cancelling all rent and service charges, and suspending loan repayments for eight weeks from Sunday March 22.This decision was originally made to suspend these payments for four weeks in response to the Prime Minister’s advice given on Monday March 16 to avoid pubs, restaurants, theatres, office … [Read more...]
Manchester police name and shame pubs offering lock-ins, promising licences will be revoked
While most people and businesses are doing their best to share the load from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, police in Manchester are trying to cope with pubs that refuse to lock their doors.Manchester’s Chief Constable Ian Hopkins has named and shamed pubs for flouting the coronavirus lockdown. Hopkins and his colleagues are dealing with complaints from the public of … [Read more...]
Public outrage looks to have set an about turn in motion at JD Wetherspoon
JD Wetherspoon looks to have taken an about turn in its intentions to pay their 43,000 workers prior to receipt of financial support from the government’s wage reimbursement scheme. The move follows immense public pressure across UK media and a letter to Chairman Tim Martin from circa 100 MPs. The U turn is still however using Mr Martin’s words, “subject to government … [Read more...]
JD Wetherspoon adds fuel to hospitality cash flow fires
There are many business adages that stand the test of time, ‘Cash is King’ being possibly the most relevant to businesses currently. In the boardrooms of many big businesses across the country board members sit, at a safe distance we hope, and take decisions to protect their businesses.This is human nature and as such is understandable, but it also sets in motion a domino … [Read more...]
JD Wetherspoon serve notice of not paying suppliers, indefinitely
Yesterday Tim Martin and JD Weatherspoon announced they were not paying their 43,000 workers until the company was first reimbursed for their wages by the government. JD Wetherspoon’s decision leaves 43,000 people without their next pay date, many with little or no means of paying for rent, bills or food.Adding insult to injury today an email was sent by JD Weatherspoon to … [Read more...]
Tim Martin callously warns Wetherspoon workers of pay delays and advises move to supermarkets
Tim Martin has told his 40,000 staff at Wetherspoons they could face delays being paid and urged them to consider taking a job at supermarkets instead.Wetherspoons sent a video sent to staff this week hosted by founder and chairman Tim Martin saying that his company would be making use of the new government wage subsidy scheme, but warned staff they would likely face delays … [Read more...]
Irreversible pub closures beckon warns British Beer & Pub Association
Prime Minister Johnson’s message on Monday advising people to avoid pubs through social distancing has sparked much confusion through lack of clarity of his message. Interpreted by many as notice of the advice becoming law soon.Followed yesterday by Rishi Sunak’s announcement of measures the Government is taking to support businesses through COVID-19, has left many grateful … [Read more...]
COVID-19 impact on Hospitality Industry now catastrophic, says UK Hospitality
Boris Johnson on behalf of the UK government yesterday, for all intents and purposes closed the UK pub sector, and many businesses associated with it. In his address to the nation yesterday he was advising people not to go to pubs and implement social distancing.Whilst this is still not yet official government policy or law, it will nonetheless be observed by … [Read more...]
UK’s largest operator of late night bars and clubs acts now to cut merchant fees
The Deltic Group is the UK’s largest operator of late night bars and clubs, with a strategic focus on investing in its estate, people and entertainment. Deltic Group are also innovators with an eye on outsourcing in specialist areas to take advantage of external expertise that compliments their strategy.Analysing their merchant services costs and knowing that they needed to … [Read more...]
Craft Union celebrate those contributing to their communities
Craft Union Pub Company celebrated the outstanding contribution its operators make in their communities across the country at its annual operator awards. Over 900 people came together at the event, held this year at Butlins Minehead, and now into its fifth year.More than 300 pubs awarded a combined total of £180,000 in reward & recognition, whilst a further £13,000 was … [Read more...]
Chestnut acquisition announcement today sees pub and restaurant portfolio grow
Chestnut, an East Anglian collection of inns, pubs and restaurants, has today announced the acquisition of their first Norfolk property, The Globe Inn, Wells-next-the-Sea, North Norfolk, which completed today. Chestnut was set up in 2012 by Philip Turner, who commented on the acquisition saying: “We are really excited to welcome the Globe Inn into the Chestnut Collection. … [Read more...]
Young’s pubs recognise consumer taste for low and no alcohol
With nearly 9 million people across the UK now moderating their alcohol intake, having low and no alcohol options for drinkers in your venue is more important than ever. Young’s pubs recognising this shift in consumer behaviour has become the first major UK pub chain to sign up 200 pubs to clubsodaguide.com, the UK’s only guide to low and no drinks and where to find … [Read more...]
Ei Group says cheers to Leap Year with a free drink for customers
Ei Publican Partnerships, the leased and tenanted division of Ei Group, has launched a ‘Leap Year’ campaign, following the roaring success of its recent ‘Cheer Up January’ campaign.Cheer Up January saw the company team up with a number of the UK’s leading brewers and drinks companies to support publicans in attracting new customers, driving sales and boosting footfall. In … [Read more...]
