As I said, at the time, the devolved governments were outdoing each other with caution for political ends with no evidence, no care for business or the knock on effects we are all seeing now and as many of us predicted.
Welsh Govt decision to open hospitality but ban alcohol sales during covid described as “an overly enduring legacy of the chapel heritage". No basis in fact but damaging to jobs & one reason for more Welsh hospitality business failures then and now bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-6845…
If you are interested in what is happening to our town/city centre nighttime economies and nightclubs in particular, please find some time to listen to this. @EvanHD hosts myself @MickKill @Jocoxbrown to discuss challenges we face bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001wh…
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National living wage confirmed to rise by 10% from April - up from £10.42 to £11.44 for over 23s. A reminder that although govt announces it it is businesses who deliver it and why it is so vital other action is taken to reduce tax and costs, particularly rates
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It is also penalising the young the most. To a man with a hammer every problem looks like a nail, and this is Andrew Bailey for you.
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“Hospitality businesses are particularly exposed to further rate rises, due mainly to the Covid loans many were forced to take out during the pandemic."
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@petermarks100 it was for Save Our Night
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BBC Cover the Stark reality of working in the sector : Issues faced by Operatives in the Private Security Sector. @Sacha_Lord @PeteHarrisonFGH @petermarks100 @RobPitcher1 @SIAuk @PoliceChiefs @Stonegate_Group @EssexPR
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The Prodigy, Muse & Skunk Anansie join 20,000 Music Fans in Campaign to Save Brixton Academy
The Campaign launched to Save Brixton Academy which ended last night at midnight has delivered over 20,000 Representations to Lambeth Council, gaining support from The Prodigy, Muse, Defected, Mixmag, NME, Music Week, Skunk Anansie and many more, on top of the 107,000 music fans which have signed the change.org petition to keep the Brixton Academy open. Huge Thank you!!!
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The cost-of-living crisis means more than three quarters of Brits are going on fewer nights out, according to recent research by Rekom UK.
@RekomUk @petermarks100
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The cost-of-living crisis means more than three quarters of Brits are going on fewer late nights out, according to recent research by Rekom UK.
@RekomUk @petermarks100
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"It's also worth noting no matter what the economic outlook is, people will always prioritise good value and will make changes in their everyday lives to accommodate that."
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Great to catch up with some old friends in the @UKHouseofLords the other night for the @bestbarnone_1 awards with Lord Smith hosting @petermarks100 CEO @RekomUk & @Ojay CEO @ATCMUK & Ian Payne Chairman of @Stonegate_Group @EmmaMcClarkin CEO @beerandpub & my @Instoflicensing team
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Train strikes and the cold snap stifled Christmas trade for late-night goliath REKOM UK, but its chief executive has hope for the future.
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Soaring inflation rates will impact the way consumers spend at clubs but Gen Z will pay to keep the party going, according to research from Rekom UK.
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.@petermarks100 chair of @RekomUk fears there will no further help for the sector in terms of a VAT cut or extension of business rates relief “because the government simply cannot afford it” #propelinfo 1/2
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NTIA Comment of Reports of Potential Delay to Business Support
NTIA CEO Michael Kill
“Any further delay in the release of detailed support for businesses is unacceptable. Businesses are making irreversible decisions today, that are impacting thousands of peoples lives.”
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. @RekomUk has reported a strong performance across its 47 clubs and bars since reopening its venues on 19 July 2021
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. @petermarks100 , chairman of @RekomUk will share how the business is tapping into its Scandinavian parent company’s portfolio of brands with the introduction of new concepts to the UK and maintaining resilience through #Covid19 #PubConference #pubindustry #hospitalityindustry
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Many thanks to every single person whose played a part in our amazing journey over the last 22 years.Whether a team member, customer or supply/partner, everyone has played their part in making @arcinspirations the fantastic success story it is today. On to the next 22.Thank you x
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@arcinspirations secures £19m from @BGFinvestments in deal valuing the bar operator at an estimated £50-60m
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Proud to have won the late night operator award #PublicanAwards massive thanks to our magnificent team after a crazy 2 years. Well done to all who took part and to all the winners as we bounce back to normality and to see so many friends in this magnificent industry. @RekomUk

















