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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.

Review of the Week

'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.

Review of the Week

‘It doesn't feel like inflation is under control’

10-Nov-2023 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington spoke to Brucan Pubs’ James Lyon-Shaw to get his take on the week's events.

Green Salmon Co boss: ‘pubs are a crucial part of the community’

03-Nov-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

In the latest Review of the Week, The Morning Advertiser’s Nikkie Thatcher spoke with Green Salmon Company’s David Salmon about the past seven days.

'The best pubs are chaotic!'

01-Nov-2023 By Ed Bedington

Pub legend Oisín Rogers is all set to open his new pub project with Charlie Carroll, the Devonshire at Piccadilly, London

Review of the Week

'Sober October is probably a damn good thing'

13-Oct-2023 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington met up with top gastropub operator Brendan Padfield to get his take on the week's news.

Review of the Week

'National living wage is very inflationary'

05-Oct-2023 By Ed Bedington

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.

Pubs urged to support rate relief campaign

05-Oct-2023 By Ed Bedington

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

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Jez Galaun: Brixton Brewery is a 'love letter' to the area

15-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Brixton Brewery was founded in 2013 by Jez Galaun and Mike Ross after a friendship blossomed between the two following a chance meeting at a local taproom.

Review of the Week

'Our industry is an engine for social mobility'

14-Sep-2023 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with Adnams boss Andy Wood to get his take on the week's news, from pricing, to recruitment and wellbeing.

Review of the Week

'There are so many businesses out there struggling'

08-Sep-2023 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington met up with Greene King boss Nick Mackenzie to get his take on the week's news, from the Ofgem consultation to the Rugby World Cup

Review of the Week

'I don't feel represented'

24-Aug-2023 By Ed Bedington

Top chef and pub and bistro operator Gary Usher calls for more passion from lobbyists, greater support for independent businesses, a reduction in VAT and talks about the challenges around recruitment in the MA's Review of the Week.

Review of the Week

'Recruitment is getting a bit easier'

18-Aug-2023 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington met up with Yummy Collection's Anthony Pender to chat through the week's news, from takeaway pints to energy and new openings.

Big Interview

Government needs to do more: Kerridge

14-Aug-2023 By Ed Bedington

“There’s a huge amount the Government could and should be doing,” according to leading chef and pub operator Tom Kerridge, with a key issue being a reduction in VAT.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Jodie Kidd: owning a pub is rewarding but a ‘steep learning curve’

11-Aug-2023 By Rebecca Weller

The Morning Advertiser caught up with pub operator, former racing driver, model and TV personality, Jodie Kidd, to talk about her time in the industry and the ongoing challenges faced by the sector.

Review of the Week

'We're cheaper than McDonalds!'

11-Aug-2023 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington caught up with Revolution boss Rob Pitcher to get his take on the week's news from inflation to late night closures and the opportunities for AI.

The Power Struggle

Act now to tackle the energy crisis

07-Aug-2023 By Ed Bedington

With volatile energy costs and operators locked into sky-high deals, the Morning Advertiser has teamed up with UKHospitality to launch a campaign, The Power Struggle, to ensure the industry is heard loud and clear as part of a consultation process.

Review of the Week

'Can't see it getting a lot better'

04-Aug-2023 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with Frisco Pubs boss and podcast legend Heath Ball to get his take on the week's news, from duty changes and utilities profits to the weather.