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The MA's Nikkie Thatcher spoke with Admiral Taverns CEO Chris Jowsey to find out his thoughts on the news from this week. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The acquisition of City Pub Group by Young's is expected to complete on 4 March following shareholders voting strongly in favour of the transaction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Managed pubs saw like-for-like sales growth of 9.6% in December, according to new research, but this doesn't solve the sector's continuing challenges. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has reported like-for-like sales growth of 7.7%, according to a trading update for the 15 weeks to 13 January 2024. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The operator of a seaside town pub is leaving the industry after almost two decades at the helm. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Red Lion remains the most popular pub name in the UK, research over the past three years has found. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In light of the latest hike in the national living wage (NLW), The Morning Advertiser has delved into its history. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The entry deadline for next year's Publican Awards has been extended, meaning operators have an additional week to be in with a chance of being named the best of the best. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

While the number of Britain's licensed premises dropped by 3.6% over the past 12 months, the pace has slowed as the ear has gone on. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

CEO of multiple operator Oakman Group Peter Borg-Neal has updated the company's response to industry challenges and trading improvements in a recent shareholder letter. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Multiple operator North has revealed it is reopening a 'cherished' site in Chapel Allerton next week following its closure last month (October). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Leeds-based brewer and operator North Brewing has announced has opened its first international bar in Treviso, Italy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

South east-based multiple operator Brakspear is investing £2m into two of its leased and tenanted sites after signing agreements with growing pub groups Little & Large and Friendship and Beer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The operator of an LGBTQ+ real ale pub in Edinburgh has celebrated two decades at the venue. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Slug & Lettuce, the managed cocktail bar division of Stonegate Group, has reopened its flagship venue in Deansgate following a £680,000 investment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Three months on from launching a dedicated initiative around sustainability, we've rounded up what we've learned so far. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The countdown to this year's Great British Pub Awards, known as the Oscars of the pub trade, is over with the event taking place today (Tuesday 19 September). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Operators attending the latest MA Leaders Club in Bristol heard how one business recruited from overseas to help ease staff shortages. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A number of operators revealed how they aim to boost staff retention within their businesses at The Morning Advertiser's recent MA Leaders Club conference. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sustainability and independent venues are important to the pubgoers of Bristol, delegates at The Morning Advertiser's MA Leaders Club heard in the city this week (Wednesday 13 September). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Workers aged 50 and over prioritise flexibility when looking for a new job, research has revealed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Making your beer garden more wildlife friendly, increasing sustainability across your food and drink offer and the journey of installing solar panels are just some of the topics we have addressed as part of the Green Initiative so far. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Chester-based pub company Admiral Taverns has pumped £16m across 199 pubs in its portfolio since the beginning of 2023. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Managed pub groups reported 7% sales growth last month (July), with wet weather and stagnant temperatures largely to blame. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Solar panels can be a significant investment but what is the process around getting them installed? We've spoken with operators who have them in place at their sites to find out their experiences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Chester-based pub company Admiral Taverns has ploughed £576,000 into refurbishing a trio of pubs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Food and drink wholesaler Booker has launched a new business function, designed to be a low cost, high service option for new customers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The recent rebrand for Heartwood Collection from Brasserie Bar Co is part of the company's strategy to branch out into pubs with rooms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Operators heard top advice from voices across the sector on their sustainability journeys during a webinar as part of The Morning Advertiser's Green Initiative. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We've taken a trip down memory lane to recap on the pubs that have been named the Great British Pub of the Year over the past decade, ahead of the 2023 ceremony. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A number of voices from the sector have come together to share the benefits of aiming to reduce their carbon emissions as part of a recent report. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Voices from across the sector will be sharing expertise around sustainability later this month (July). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The shortlist for the 2023 Great British Pub Awards has been announced with pubs from across the nation making the final stage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

While most consumers (55%) believe a balance between technology and human interaction provides the best experience in the on-trade, there has been a change in attitude towards digital solutions, new research has found. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With the MA Leaders Club crowd set to hit Bristol later this year (September), we've looked at the history of the city and its thriving food and drink scene. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

If you're looking for advice on how to increase your green credentials, we've got you covered with our online webinar. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We've spoken with a number of experts around how businesses can implement sustainability schemes into their operations in this special podcast episode. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Building relationships with nearby suppliers can prove fruitful with pricing and availability but is local always best? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Morning Advertiser has launched the Green Initiative, supported by Molson Coors Beverage Company and Brewfitt, to highlight the benefits and opportunities being more environmentally friendly can have on business. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Recently rebranded multiple business the Heartwood Collection has secured additional funding to help support its rollout of freehold pubs and accommodation including plans to reach 60 sites by June 2027. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Multi-site operator Red Oak Taverns has exchanged contracts on the Croft in Wednesbury, West Midlands and the Bulls Head in Clipston, near Market Harborough, Northamptonshire from Everards. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Leeds-based multiple operator Arc Inspirations has announced the appointments of a new chief financial officer (CFO) and a promotion to marketing director. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Morning Advertiser has taken a trip down memory lane to look at how BrewDog has become the global bar business it is today. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Morning Advertiser wants to hear your thoughts on sustainability within the industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Warm weather and a trio of bank holidays resulted in like-for-like sales in pubs having increased by 8.8% year on year. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Joe Buckley and Flo Pearce from the Tollemache Arms in Harrington, Northampton have been named the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII)'s 2023 Licensee of the Year. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Revolution Bars Group has announced its commitment to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its supply chain and operations has been assessed and approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Bar operator Nightcap has acquired the Dirty Martini chain of cocktail bars and Tuttons Brasserie in a £4.65m pre-pack deal. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

More than six in 10 consumers think a hospitality venue's equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is important, a new survey has revealed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Multiple operator Brakspear has appointed Simone Brown to the company's newly created head of people role. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]