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Sector reveals hopes and fears in Budget lead-up

18-Oct-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

Business rates, wage increases and tax rises are just three areas of concern leaders from the sector have highlighted ahead of the Budget on Wednesday 30 October.

Review of the Week

Maintain the pressure ahead of budget

18-Oct-2024 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with UKHospitality boss Kate Nicholls to get her take on the week's events and why the sector needs to maintain pressure on Government and MPs ahead of the budget.

Review of the Week

'We need to shout about being a great place to work'

11-Oct-2024 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with the BII's Steve Alton in the wake of the Government's employment bill announcement.

Exit Interview

'No regrets' says outgoing Punch CEO

24-Sep-2024 By Ed Bedington

As Clive Chesser, outgoing CEO of Punch Pubs & Co prepares to depart the world of pubs for gyms, MA editor Ed Bedington caught up with him for one final chat.

Review of the Week

'Hospitality needs to be taken seriously'

20-Sep-2024 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with Great British Pub Award winner Joe Buckley of the Tollemache Arms to get his take on the week's events.

Review of the Week

'We pay suffocating levels of tax'

13-Sep-2024 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington met up with SIBA boss Andy Slee to get his take on the week's news, from budgetary requests through to brewery successes and failures.

'Why penalise us again?'

30-Aug-2024 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington met up with Only a Pavement Away founder Greg Mangham to get his take on the week's events.

Review of the Week

'Brexit ban potentially ending would be brilliant'

23-Aug-2024 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington met up with Laine boss Gavin George to get his takes on the week's news, from departing colleagues to industry growth.

'There's confidence in some sectors of the market'

09-Aug-2024 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington met up with Heartwood Collection's Richard Ferrier to get his take on the week's events.

Review of the Week

'People are there to help'

02-Aug-2024 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with Licensed Trade Charity boss Chris Welham for his take on the week's news and how there's support out there for operators to access.

THE CASK PROJECT

Greene King makes cask the star of summer at Pub in the Park

02-Aug-2024 By Gary Lloyd

Cask beer became a more-than-welcome option at the ongoing Pub in the Park music festivals this summer.

Take a look inside Chiswick super-pub The Hound

24-Jul-2024 By Ed Bedington

With the third site from JKS Pubs, Ed Bedington went along to Chiswick to meet md Dom Jacobs and see the latest glamorous London boozer.

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'The new normal looks different to the old normal'

19-Jul-2024 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington met up with Chestnut Group founder Philip Turner for his take on the week's news and how his business is adapting.

Review of the Week

Cautious optimism for new Government

12-Jul-2024 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with Market Taverns' Richard Peachment to get his take on the week's news, from the new Government to football hopes and trade confidence.

Review of the Week

'Light at the end of a gloomy tunnel'

05-Jul-2024 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with pub operator and top chef Gary Usher to get his take on the week's news, as the country absorbs the result of the General Election.

Co-op slammed by pubs for Euros ads

02-Jul-2024 By Ed Bedington

The Co-op has come under fire from pub operators after its latest adverts urged punters to shun the pub and stay home to watch the football.

Review of the Week

'Government policy is too shortsighted'

28-Jun-2024 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington caught up with podcaster and publican Heath Ball to get his take on the week's news.

'You're only as good as your last pint'

29-May-2024 By Ed Bedington

Consistency, quality and an adventurous mindset is the key to success for the past 30 years for Cornwall-based Sharp’s Brewery.

Review of the Week

'Wet pubs are flying high'

10-May-2024 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington met up with Ashley McCarthy, licensee of Ye Old Sun Inn, to get his take on the state of the trade and the week's news.

Review of the Week

'I'm not asking for support'

03-May-2024 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington caught up with The Inn Collection Group's Sean Donkin to get his take on the week's news from interest rates to Whitbread's restructuring.

REVIEW OF THE WEEK

‘Being positive and smiley is the best news in three years’

26-Apr-2024 By Gary Lloyd

The MA’s Gary Lloyd caught up with The Vaulkhard Group director Ollie Vaulkhard for his take on the week’s news, which he says has been quieter than any time during the past three years.

Review of the Week

The art of keeping things simple!

12-Apr-2024 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with Livelyhood non-exec director and business consultant Karen Bosher for her take on the weeks news which has seen a number of results and mergers

REVIEW OF THE WEEK

Lincoln Green Brewing Company founder 'cautiously optimistic'

05-Apr-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Morning Advertiser’s Nikkie Thatcher spoke with Lincoln Green Brewing Company’s Anthony Hughes to find out which headlines caught his eye this week.

Video Exclusive

Greene King aim to build Nest to last

26-Mar-2024 By Ed Bedington

As Greene King launch its first Nest franchise site, the MA caught up with franchise operations director Penny Baldwin to find out more.

Review of the Week

'We do it for love, it's certainly not for the money'

22-Mar-2024 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington met up with award winning publican and campaigner Emma Gibbon of the Plough and the Hewlett Arms to get her take on the week's news, from falling inflation to pub closures.

Review of the Week

‘Confidence is starting to rise’

15-Mar-2024 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington caught up with the BII's Steve Alton to get his take on the week's news, ahead of his epic trip to Kenya for Pedalling 4 Pubs.

REVIEW OF THE WEEK

‘There's a danger you dilute the message to Government’

16-Feb-2024 By Gary Lloyd

The Morning Advertiser’s associate features editor Gary Lloyd caught up with The Cat & Wickets Pub Company managing director Harry Gurney to get his take on the week's news.

REVIEW OF THE WEEK

‘VAT cut would allow us to pay staff more’

09-Feb-2024 By Gary Lloyd

The Morning Advertiser’s associate features editor Gary Lloyd caught up with Banwell House Pub Company managing director Toby Brett to get his take on the week's news, what he wants from the Spring Budget and gives a prediction for England v Wales...

'I'm flabbergasted at interest rates'

02-Feb-2024 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with Camerons boss Chris Soley to get his take on the week's news, from government debate to interest rates and pub closures.

Review of the Week

'If there was a genuine cut in duty, that would be a reduction in the cost of running pubs'

26-Jan-2024 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with Titanic Brewery boss Keith Bott to get his take on the week's news, from Government infighting to duty cuts.

REVIEW OF THE WEEK

Admiral boss: 'We need a competent Government'

19-Jan-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

The MA’s Nikkie Thatcher spoke with Admiral Taverns CEO Chris Jowsey to find out his thoughts on the news from this week.

Still opportunity in late night - Breakthrough Bars

16-Jan-2024 By Ed Bedington

With the late-night sector undergoing some serious challenges, one company is still aiming for success and predicting great opportunities in the market.

Review of the Week

'I don't think beer is enough'

12-Jan-2024 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with Beer and Coffee gaffer Matt Crowther to get his take on the week's news from wages to drinks sales, and whether beer is expensive enough.

Review of the Week

'We need to go to war on VAT'

05-Jan-2024 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington met up with Oakman Group's Peter Borg-Neal to get his take on the week's news, from a knighthood for Sir Tim through to closures and Christmas trade.

New Year 2024

Industry hopes and fears: part two

21-Dec-2023 By Ed Bedington

In the second part of our look ahead we spoke to a number of leading industry figures to get their thoughts on what 2024 will hold.

New Year 2024

Industry hopes and fears: Part one

20-Dec-2023 By Ed Bedington

With 2024 looming, we spoke to a number of leading industry figures to get their thoughts on what the year ahead will hold.

The Big Interview

'I've got a ridiculous addiction to pubs' - Stonegate's Payne takes a look back

19-Dec-2023 By Ed Bedington

After more than 50 years in the pub trade, Stonegate founder and chairman Ian Payne is hanging up his bar blade. The MA met up with him to chat over 50 amazing years in the trade.

Review of the Week

'We have a vital role'

15-Dec-2023 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington caught up with Frederic Robinson's William Robinson to hear his thoughts on the week, from Christmas trade to changing of the political guard.

REVIEW OF THE WEEK

'We need a fair deal, potential to make profit and ability to get on with it'

08-Dec-2023 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington caught up with Jonathan Neame of Shepherd Neame to discuss the top headlines of the week.

Review of the Week

Better Government leadership needed

01-Dec-2023 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with Fuller's CEO Simon Emeny to get his take on the week's events, from the Covid Inquiry to the death of a footballing icon.

'I was lucky!'

30-Nov-2023 By Ed Bedington

As the McElhinney family celebrate more than three decades in the UK pub trade, the MA speaks to founder Jack, and son Ryan, to find out the secrets to their success.

Review of the Week

'NLW rise will mean we need to turn over quarter of a million more'

24-Nov-2023 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington caught up with Mojo's Martin Greenhow to get his take on the week's news and the Autumn Statement.

BIG INTERVIEW

The Big Interview: Tom Kerridge has thick skin

20-Nov-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Speeding breakneck round racetracks and sweating it out in the gym are probably two of Lewis Hamilton’s favourite hobbies.

REVIEW OF THE WEEK

Business rates support ‘is the big one’

17-Nov-2023 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser editor Ed Bedington spoke to Oak Taverns managing director Simon Collinson to get his thoughts on the week's news and the upcoming Autumn Statement on Wednesday 22 November.