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...]