An editorial leader with more than 30 years experience in journalism, spanning local and regional newspapers, radio and business press, Ed has been editor of the MA for 10 years, and his role includes delivering events like the Publican Awards, Top 50 Gastropubs and Great British Pub Awards to name a few. He's also the host of the (almost) award winning Lock In podcast, and can often be found in the pub, working, clearly.

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OPINION: Do we need a sense of perspective?

OPINION

OPINION: Do we need a sense of perspective?

By Ed Bedington

The vitriolic response to the Government heralded launch of an energy saving initiative might well have taken the powers that be by surprise, but perhaps the industry does needs to regain a sense of perspective.

Giving hygiene the ‘faecal digit’

Giving hygiene the ‘faecal digit’

By Ed Bedington

With hygiene inspections in the headlines, the Lock In team take a look at the role of the EHO and ask, are they friends or foe?

OPINION: Economic growth only exists in Reeves’ mind

OPINION

OPINION: Economic growth only exists in Reeves’ mind

By Ed Bedington

I’m sure, as she reached towards the end of her statement, in the Chancellor’s head, a rousing orchestral score was swelling as she delivered her words with, well, sort of, passion.

BrewDog reported to be eyeing sale

BrewDog reported to be eyeing sale

By Ed Bedington

Multinational craft brewer BrewDog is reported to be calling time and appointing advisers to restructure and explore a sale.