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Tom Kerridge: It's a very bumpy road ahead

With inflation dominating the headlines, celebrity chef and pub operator Tom Kerridge has his say on this week's news with The Morning Advertiser's Nikkie Thatcher.

A cry for support: Leaders' confidence crashes due to cost-of-living crisis (Getty/ South_agency)

Action needed as hospitality leaders’ confidence plummets

The confidence of pub, bar and restaurant leaders has tumbled over the second quarter of 2022 after costs soared for both businesses and consumers, according to CGA and Fourth’s second-quarter Business Confidence Survey.

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Star Pubs & Bars offers advice on staff recruitment and retention

Staff recruitment and retention are two of the biggest issues facing the on trade now, with turnover high and many staff vacancies available within the sector.

Exciting opportunities: the acquisition will open more targeted channels

William Reed acquires The London Coffee Festival

The Morning Advertiser publisher William Reed has further deepened its relationship with the Allegra Group by acquiring The London Coffee Festival.

Final straw: soaring inflation and looming recession last thing businesses need (Credit: Getty/10'000 Hours)

Recession and soaring inflation 'final straw' for sector

Looming recession and soaring inflation could be “final straw” for small businesses and the Government must “act decisively and swiftly”, according to trade bodies across the sector.

Warning: James Watt (left) has urged the Government to do something to avoid multiple business failures

BrewDog: cash crisis could ruin more firms than Covid

The cash crisis “has the potential to destroy more businesses than the pandemic”, according to BrewDog co-founder James Watt.

Portfolio expansion: the Jamaica Inn, the Swan Hotel and the Moorland Hotel are the latest acquisitions

RedCat acquires ‘most famous British inn’

Redcat Pub Company, the investment vehicle founded by former Greene King boss Rooney Anand, has acquired a trio of pubs in the south west of England.

Company mitigation: Heineken says it is in continuing to look at ways to drive greater efficiency (image: Getty/Level1studio)

Heineken to push prices up by 6%

Global brewer Heineken will be increasing the prices of its draught beer and cider brands by 6% from next month (Monday 5 September).

Joining forces: 'Delivering a premium football experience is the key to this partnership,' Asahi's Richard Ingram says

Asahi reveals global deal with Man City owners

Asahi Super Dry is the new global partner of City Football Group, owner of clubs including Manchester City.

Opinion piece: The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington has his say on tackling the issues of cask

'All should embrace cask, not just elite few who do it well'

Cask beer has become a little-loved commodity despite its unique offer for the UK pub sector.

Search is on: (l-r) Andi Oliver, Des Gunewardena and Lorraine Copes

Seeking best pub that celebrates black, Asian and ethnic talent

Entries have opened in a bid to find the best pub or bar of the year that celebrates black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds within the hospitality sector.

Sport news: BT Sport's deal with Amazon to provide Prime Video’s Premier League coverage to commercial premises has also been extended (image: Getty/Schroptschop)

Cost of BT Sport to rise

BT Sport is set to make a 6.8% price increase from 1 September, which it said was below RPI and claimed was part of its commitment to bring customers “top quality live sport”.

New products: this weeks round-up features new serves from BrewDog Distillery, Curious Brewery, Silent Pool, and Camden Brewery

BrewDog and Candy Kittens new vodka

This week's round-up sees Silent Pool enter the whiskey category alongside new serves from Curious Brewery, BrewDog Distilling Co and Camden Brewery.

Importance of nightclubs: former operator Martin Murray (pictured) has urged Gov to save late-night businesses before it's too late

Late-night sector 'hardest hit' during pandemic

A former nightclub owner has called on the Government to recognise the importance of the late-night sector before it’s too late.

Inconvenient: South-East Water confirms temporary hosepipe ban for Kent and Sussex following heatwaves (Credit: Getty/Dariia Havriusieva)

Hosepipe ban causes 'irritation' for pubs

South-East Water has confirmed a hosepipe and sprinkler ban across Sussex and Kent in an “inconvenient” move for pubs.

List reveal: this year's Top 50 Boutique Hotels will be announced in November

The search is on for the Top 50 Boutique Hotels

The hunt is now on for this year’s leading luxury hotel voters, as the Top 50 Boutique Hotels list moves into its second year.

Rising costs: the fact more than half of Brits think the price of a pint is unaffordable is a cause for concern, according to CAMRA chair Nik Antona (image: Getty/john shepherd)

Majority of Brits think pint price ‘unaffordable’

More than half (52%) of YouGov survey respondents have said the cost of a pint of beer is now unaffordable.

Unique opportunity: the Queen has started the search for a new operator to run a pub on Sandringham Estate (Credit: Getty/ stocknshares)

Queen searches for licensee to run royal estate pub

The Queen has started the search for a new licensee to take on a pub within the Royal Sandringham Estate.

In-depth education and training: Bluestone Academy launches hospitality apprenticeship programme (Credit: Getty/SolStock)

Bluestone Academy new training programme

Training facility, Bluestone Academy, has announced the launch of a new apprenticeship programme set to benefit West Wales’ tourism and hospitality sector and due to start this Autumn at Bluestone National Park Resort, in Pembrokeshire.

Big week: Pubs, distilleries and champagne bars have been launched

Shepherd Neame acquires 3 pubs, Berkshire Botanical opens distillery

This week in property news Shepherd Neame has acquired three sites, Berkshire Botanical has opened a distillery and two pubs have reopened after major investments.