Review of the Week

'I'm going to call it out for what it is - it's profiteering'

The MA's Ed Bedington met up with celebrity pub operator Merlin Griffiths, of Greenhouse Pubs, to hear his thoughts on the week's news and his view on the utilities situation.

Further reading:

BBPA demands action on unfair energy charges

'Good luck to all the pub trade'

Nightcap offers 2.69m share options to staff

1 in 3 businesses reduce Xmas opening hours

Majestic freezes trade prices

Like-for-like sales up 3.7% in November

Sector need 'urgent clarity' to 'bounce back'