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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Portfolio increase: the deal sees Admiral's estate grow to about 1,600 sites (image: Getty/VioletaStoimenova)]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Young's: the pub group is “in a strong position to capitalise on another busy staycation summer," according to chairman Stephen Goodyear.]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Inconsistencies and hypocrisy: 'I as much as anyone want to see the back of the pandemic, the restrictions and the measures we’ve all had to invest in and adhere to, but I really will have to see it to believe it']]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Brand collaboration: 'We'll do a lot of joint events, joint marketing, basically taking the whole package to the public so they can enjoy a bit of everything,' John Tiner says]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Greater impact: ‘Just as I was starting to make a few quid for the first time in 15 months it has been completely wiped out and more’]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[£4.3m fund: Maven Leisure wants to open at least seven premium bars in central London locations (image: macniak / Getty)]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Better times ahead: ‘As ever, there will be winners and losers in the sector depending on location, demographic, segment, management, ownership amongst other factors’]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Strong position: 'We are now looking forward to the end of all restrictions and are excited about the next part of the journey delivering best in class entertainment and hospitality to our guests,' Revolution CEO Rob Pitcher said]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[As low as they will go: 'Sites are being offered at rents that could not have been dreamed of 15 months ago,' Gary Robins, head of business development at Growthdeck said]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Prize pub: 'We know how hard it is to get that deposit together especially in this industry and particularly so at this time,' Judith Brown stated]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Pub politics: ''To be elected mayor of Goole is testament to how well Chris understands the town and what the community cares about,' Hawthorn CEO Mark Davies said of Goole's new mayor Chris Bailey (pictured)]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Small steps: 'It is good to be back, in part, as it has allowed us to iron out any teething issues, a bit of breathing space on recruitment and train for 17 May']]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Reopening delayed: ‘It’s a huge task and one that I’m very excited to undertake but it has to be when the time is right’]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Tenant satisfaction: More than half of tenants responding to The MA’s survey revealed that their pubco point of contact – such as their business development manager – has changed during the past year]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Reopening plan: Hawthorn boss Mark Davies said it was incredibly important that the company supports its partners and operators to get back to full strength as quickly as possible]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA['Enormous' opportunities: 'We believe that drinks-led hospitality will come back stronger than ever during the second half of 2021, helping us on our mission to be one of the UK’s leading bar groups,' Sarah Willingham explained]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Developed role: 'When I look back, I am grateful for the changes and the education it has brought forward in many aspects of my life']]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The right direction: 'Women are now respected more in the industry as it’s more common to find women carrying out higher roles,' Justine Lorriman says]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[‘Significant impact’: ‘Government lockdown grants and furlough scheme are very welcome, but don’t reach far enough to cover a near 100% drop in turnover’]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA['Lack of clarity and understanding': 'It’s been the blind not leading the blind and this had a negative impact on both my businesses']]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Newspaper speculation: 'We know in our hearts they know no more than us and are just filling column inches but the stress this brings when they throw months like July and September causes nothing but worry']]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Rushed reopening: 'There has been a big push to get pubs opened as soon as possible again. I understand that, I just urge a little bit of caution,' Stuart Bateman says]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Large operator: Whitbread stated the job losses were less than previously feared]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Personal battle: 'the pub belongs to so many people, mainly it is the rightful property of the community around it']]></image:caption>
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