For late games we simply pay £25 for a Temporary Events Notice. Takes 3 mins online. The likelihood of being turned down is very low, unless your premises is a hotbed of trouble or noise nuisance.
The Government will pretend they are doing something amazing for us pubs. They’re not.
@UKHospKate Where will it boost growth within the independent hospitality sector? For 9 weeks the average business does not have time to update menus and POS, untangle orders for VAT returns, then reverse it all by the 2nd September. Its a gimmick for major corporations
@UKHospKate It will do absolutely nothing to encourage more trade into independent hospitality establishments. The only benefit here will be for multi site giants selling happy meals that would have the trade ordinarily.
A VAT reduction to 10% for hospitality is whats needed to help.
WHO: bacon is Group 2A. Possibly carcinogenic.
Citizen: what else is in that group.
WHO: hot beverages above 65 degrees.
Citizen: tea?
WHO: yes.
Citizen: so my morning cup of tea and my breakfast bacon are in the same cancer category.
WHO: technically yes but the public should focus on the bacon.
Citizen: why.
WHO: we cannot say.
Citizen: who funds you.
WHO: we cannot say.
Citizen: I'm going to have a bacon sandwich and a cup of tea and you can have a quiet sit down.