Videos

Tiers hit Blind Tiger Inns for more than £1m

07-Dec-2020 By Emily Hawkins

The director of a pub company with 18 sites shut under the tier system has said he is “deeply concerned” by the lack of Government support.

MA’s review of the week

Scotch egg debate shows pub hardship not taken seriously

04-Dec-2020 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington spoke to celebrity chef and pub operator Tom Kerridge about the big issues from the news this week.

Lockdown ends and new tiers apply today

02-Dec-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Pubs will be operating under the new tier restrictions as the month-long national lockdown eases today (Wednesday 2 December).

lockdown live

Pubs hit by tier four closures in 'longest winter in living memory'

02-Dec-2020 By Emily Hawkins

As pubs adapt to new coronavirus measures, The Morning Advertiser will bring you the latest updates and reaction on this live blog.

The Drinks List

Carling continues to dominate lager category

01-Dec-2020 By Emily Hawkins

The top three lager brands have remained the same as last year, with Carling, Fosters and Carlsberg the best-sellers.

The Drinks List

Camden Hells pips Punk IPA as craft best seller amid £100m category hit

30-Nov-2020 By Stuart Stone

The overall value of the ten best-selling craft beers in the UK on-trade plummeted by £105.8m in the past 12 months – with 130,742 hectolitres, or around 23m pints, fewer poured.

MA's Review of the Week

‘Industry has a gun held to its head’

27-Nov-2020 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington spoke to Sarah Weir of Albion & East to discuss the big issues from the news this week.

Pubco bosses 'cowards' for not stepping up

25-Nov-2020 By Ed Bedington

Pubco bosses have failed to stand up and make their voices recognised, according to leading entrepreneur and sector investor Luke Johnson.

Stop 'scapegoating' pubs and produce evidence, CAMRA urges

25-Nov-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Government has once again faced calls to produce the evidence underpinning its stringent lockdown restrictions on pubs.

MA’S REVIEW OF THE WEEK

Politicians ‘have to get off the pot and make a decision’ on 10pm curfew

19-Nov-2020 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington spoke to Ed Turner of Buff and Bear Saloons to discuss the big issues from the news this week.

Greene King boss: 'We need to change the narrative'

16-Nov-2020 By Ed Bedington

Discussing England's second national lockdown with The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington, Greene King chief executive Nick Mackenzie said he feels 'a little bit let down' by Government.

MA’s review of the week

Pubs need ‘early warning' from Government over post-lockdown tiers

13-Nov-2020 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington spoke to Tim Bird and Mary McLaughlin of Cheshire Cat Pubs and Bars to discuss the big issues from the news this week.

Pandemic is a challenge, but we had the confidence to progress’ says Liberation boss

11-Nov-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

The coronavirus pandemic has given Liberation Group the chance to move forward, according to CEO Jonathan Lawson.

Second lockdown ‘costs JDW £14m’

11-Nov-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has estimated the ‘cash burn’ of the month-long enforced closure of its pubs under national lockdown will be approximately £14m.

Property round-up

Interest shown in Deltic deal, Wadworth offloads 21 sites, Shepherd Neame pub package hits market

11-Nov-2020 By Stuart Stone

In a flurry of pub property market activity, there are updates from the Deltic Group, Shepherd Neame, Wadworth, Sir John Fitzgerald, Inn Collection Group and Admiral.