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Travesty: industry leaders "disappointed" with plans to scrap HS2 plans (Credit: Getty/Remus Kotsell)

Northern business left 'hung out to dry' after HS2 scrapped

The discontinuation of HS2 is a “travesty” and leaves northern businesses “hung out to dry”, but investment into improvement transport links is a “positive” step.

New flavours: consumers want adventure, playfulness, comfort and value from the eating out market in 2024 (Credit: Getty/ SolStock)

5 key food and drink trends for 2024

Consumers will be looking for adventurous flavours, healthy and hearty recipes and playful experiences from the on-trade in 2024, according to Bidfood’s 2024 Food & Drink Trends report.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT IN RUNNING A PUB

On the North Norfolk coast in the seaside town of Sheringham lies The Two Lifeboats, a beachside pub popular with locals and visitors alike. Tim Joudrey has been a Star Pubs & Bars licensee at The Two Lifeboats for 11 years and, in his own words,...

'National living wage is very inflationary'

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington catches up with award winning operator Clive Price of Barons Pub Company for his take on the week's news.

‘Putting vocational education on same footing as academic long overdue’

The replacement of A levels and T levels with a new qualification for school leavers has been welcomed by one trade body.

JDW reports 9.9% sales increase

JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has reported like-for-like sales were up 9.9% in the nine weeks to 1 October 2023 compared to the same period last year.

Hands on: Training opportunities are 'changing things for the better'

Apprenticeships are changing the face of the sector

The Morning Advertiser joined a chef masterclass at Billingsgate Fish Market, east London, to see how apprenticeships are driving the industry’s future.

New products: this week's round up includes BrewDog, J20, Thatchers, Adnams, Port Askaig, Greene King and more

BrewDog releases new IPA

This week's round up includes new products from BrewDog, J20, Thatchers, Adnams, Port Askaig, Greene King and more.

Greene King launches new cask ale Dark Tide for October 2023

Greene King unveils limited-edition cask

Suffolk-based pub operator and brewer Greene King has announced the launch of a new limited-edition cask ale.

Openings: Big news from Arc Inspirations, King Pins, AK Whelan

King Pins, AK Whelan open sites

In this week's property news, King Pins and AK Whelan announce new sites, as Arc Inspirations looks forward to its first foray into the east midlands.

Last chance for pubs to support rate relief campaign

Pubs urged to support rate relief campaign

Pubs are being called upon for one final push to campaign for continued business rates relief ahead of the Autumn Statement.

The Restaurant Show to be part of UK Food & Drink Shows

UK’s biggest food & drink show to be bolstered by inclusion of The Restaurant Show

The Restaurant Show, previously held in London, will become part of the UK Food & Drink Shows (Food & Drink Expo, Farm Shop & Deli Show, National Convenience Show, and The Forecourt Show), enhancing the UK’s largest food and drink event at...

Entries open for the 2024 International Brewing & Cider awards

Registration for the 2024 International Brewing & Cider awards is now open.

The Morning Advertiser Lock In Podcast episode 64

Has customer behaviour got worse since Covid?

The Lock In podcast is back, and we're taking a look at customer behaviour - are they getting worse? Are we getting worse?

Simon Townsend: Cask quality can be controlled by bigger producers

Simon Townsend: If cask was rarer, it would be more special

Wadworth chairman and former EI Group CEO Simon Townsend believes the cask market may have to shrink to become more “special” and ensure its quality is perfect with every serve.

Scoring political points: NLW increase will further squeeze margins and viability (Credit: Getty/Zedelle)

Poll: how much of an impact will the NLW rise have on your pub?

Earlier this week Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced an increase to the National Living Wage (NLW), but how much of an impact will this have on your business? Vote now in our poll to have your say.