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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Monumental change: 'We are the world’s only carbon negative brewery, but we also want to be the catalyst for wider change, that’s why we have introduced Planet First Locals,' BrewDog's James Watt explained]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[CVA approved: 'The approval of the CVA means we can look forward to strong growth and begin rebuilding the business on a positive financial footing,' Jillian MacLean, founder and CEO of Drake & Morgan said]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Growth plans: 'On the back of the strong recent trading performance, the group continues to expand its opening pipeline for the next three years']]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Adventure trail: ‘I'm looking forward to finding sites in the next six to 12 months, but if I can't find them, I'm not panicking at all,’ Adventure Bar’s Tobias Jackson tells The MA]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Freedom day: 'It is crucial the Government continues with an evidence-based approach, and bases its decision-making in science, not on media speculation,' Mark Davies said]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2021/05/27/How-has-the-Covid-19-pandemic-affected-Oakman/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Growth forecast: 'We are very well placed to take advantage of the strong consumer demand we anticipate in the year ahead and are placing no limitations on the scale of our ambition,' Peter Borg-Neal (L) said]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[On the up: as customer optimism grows, so does their confidence in the sector, CGA's Jonny Jones said (image: Getty/marchmeena29)]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Pub goer resilience: 'I've looked at some of the figures thinking, ‘really?’ the weather was pretty cold – ‘where's that come from?’, Clive Watson says]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2021/05/12/How-will-Nightcap-fund-Adventure-Bar-Group-acquisition/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Done deal: Nightcap acquired all but two of Adventure Bar Group's sites (image: Getty/scyther5)]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Excellent position: 'the early signs since we have been allowed to trade outdoors have been very heartening,' City Pub Group's Clive Watson said]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Group takeover: Tonight Josephine is one Adventure Bar's brands that is included in the transaction]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2021/04/30/When-did-St-Austell-reopen-its-managed-pubs/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA['Best possible alfresco experiences': 'We’re delighted to have been able to invest this funding in our managed pub estate, to ensure that we are well positioned to meet the evolving needs of our customers,' St Austell's Kevin Georgel said]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Trading results: Peach saw unparalleled sales at its sites amid reopening for outdoor service earlier this month ]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2021/04/26/How-have-Shepherd-Neame-sites-traded-since-12-April/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Blue sky thinking: 'The level of optimism and positivity in the business, after a very, very challenging period, is sky high at the moment,' Shepherd Neame CEO Jonathan Neame said]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2021/04/23/How-has-the-Covid-19-pandemic-affected-Adnams/</loc>
    <lastmod>2024-11-01T21:00:00.429Z</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Financial symptoms: 'The beacons throughout this crisis have been our purpose and values,' Jonathan Adnams explained]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Outperforming the market: 'These sales are way above our expectations, particularly given that the like-for-likes are against Easter 2019,' Oakman’s executive chairman, Peter Borg-Neal (L), commented.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Most encouraging: 'There are still many challenges to face and a long road to full recovery, but the balance sheet remains strong and we have ample liquidity,' Shepherd Neame's Jonathan Neame said]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Intention to float: Hawthorn boss Mark Davies said the company was ready to list on the stock market but the completion of the IPO could take a number of weeks]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Mixed portfolio: Hawthorn’s 700-strong estate comprises about 80% tenanted and leased sites and around 20% operator-managed (image: Getty/ tadmichi)]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Accelerated roadmap: 'I look forward to all restrictions on personal freedoms falling away on the 21 June and urge the Prime Minister to follow the data, not dates, and bring our ‘national day of freedom’ forward in line with the vastly better outcomes that have been achieved,' Revolution's Rob Pitcher said]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Online event: the next MA500 conference will be taking place virtually (image: Getty/Russian Labo)]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2021/03/31/Has-Stonegate-sold-42-pubs-to-RedCat/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Acquisition plan: the deal, which was for an undisclosed fee, is set to complete by the end of May (image: Getty/Duncan_Andison)]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Recovery plan: 'The additional financial flexibility we are seeking to put in place will enable us to further capitalise on the opportunities open to us,' Fuller's Simon Emeny explained]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2021/03/29/How-has-Covid-19-affected-Drake-Morgan/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Slice of profit: Drake & Morgan said while the outlook remained uncertain, the recently announced Government roadmap to the way out of the pandemic gave some clarity and had led to strong demand and a high level of reservations.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA['Feel so privileged' : 'we are grateful our customers understand the restrictions,' the Trinity Arms' general manager Patrycja Bosak said]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2021/03/09/Has-Seafood-Pub-Company-been-bought/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Executive team: (l-r) Peter Borg-Neal, Dermot King and Joycelyn Neve]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA['Exciting prospect': 'With the encouraging progress of the vaccination programme, clarity in the timetable to reopening, and the additional financial support measures announced by the Chancellor, the light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter,' Revolution's Rob Pitcher said]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA['Careful cost management': 'the directors have a view that The City and West End will take a year to return to pre-covid levels of trade,' an Urban Pubs & Bars statement said]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Growth plan: the deal is Red Oak Taverns' second acquisition of 2021]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Previous role: Chris Hill stepped down as New World Trading Company chief executive in April 2020 after helping to build the business from two to 28 venues in seven years]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Industry voices: a plethora of trade experts will be revealing their plans and advice during the online conference]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Business bosses: Oakman executive chairman (left) Peter Borg-Neal and chief executive officer (right) Dermot King]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA['Challenging year': 'Decisions made since March 2020 with regards to the fundraising, cost control, streamlining of the business, and strengthening of the board has resulted in a very strong balance sheet,' Clive Watson said]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Delicate situation: 'The Government cannot just release the landlords and expect there to be anything but a bloodbath,' Loungers' Alex Reilley tells BigHospitality]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Real pressure: 'We remain bullish about the role that community pubs will play in people’s lives once lockdown is lifted,' Hawthorn CEO, Mark Davies said]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Pub project: Anand is expected to embark on a series of acquisitions in the coming months with the backing of an unnamed US-based private equity firm]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA['Eyeing up sites':' We all love pubs and are looking forward to developing Valiant Pub Company and launching the business in 2021,' Gerry Carroll said]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2021/01/07/Will-Oakman-Inn-sites-be-vaccine-hubs/</loc>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Operator opinion: 'we would rather let the Government keep their hand-out to invest it in using hospitality venues as vaccination centres for the greater good of all,' says Oakman chief executive Dermot King ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Last supper? ‘Eat Out to Help Out was a monster and nearly killed us physically’ ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Ultimate bombshell: ‘we are hoping that next time we open a great new pub, it doesn’t have to close down within six hours’]]></image:caption>
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