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: Damn it, she’s right!

OPINION

OPINION: Damn it, she’s right!

By Ed Bedington

Lovely to see that the Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has come out in support of pubs, describing them and other small businesses as the “only” real drivers of economic growth.

Cask Marque gets Lucky

Cask Marque gets Lucky

By Ed Bedington

Beer accreditation scheme Cask Marque has signed up its first ever low & no member with Lucky Saint coming on board as a corporate member.

Low & no on the agenda at leading summit

Low & no on the agenda at leading summit

By Ed Bedington

Operators and producers looking for the latest insight and inspiration into the low & no category are being given the chance to attend a dedicated event.

OPINION: Giddy up Government!

OPINION

OPINION: Giddy up Government!

By Ed Bedington

Straight out of the gates with a 20% cut in Business Rates is a promising start from our new Prime Minister, although many in the industry will be treating the move with caution.

Rates reduction ‘first step’ says PM

Rates reduction ‘first step’ says PM

By Ed Bedington

The 20% cut in Business Rates is just a “first step” according to new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, following the announcement today (Thursday 23 July).

‘Burnham is hospitality focused’

‘Burnham is hospitality focused’

By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser’s Ed Bedington spoke with Neil Burke and Ben Chaplin from Bigger Boat Hospitality about the top headlines of this week.

Late night success for pubs showing World Cup

Late night success for pubs showing World Cup

By Ed Bedington

World Cup football proved a hit for pubs that took the plunge and opted to stay open for the England v Mexico clash in the small hours of the morning - despite the operational challenges.

‘Not every pub will benefit from 5am football U-turn’

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‘Not every pub will benefit from 5am football U-turn’

By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser editor Ed Bedington chats to Justine Bedford, who operates the Royal Dyche in Burnley about the Government U-turn that will allow pubs to open until 5am for the Mexico v England World Cup match on Monday 6 July.