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Rocket fuel: Andrew Fishwick tells MA Leaders attendees why he started acquisition and investment vehicle Hestia

Fishwick: 'We want to add rocket fuel to businesses'

Andrew Fishwick wants to add “rocket fuel” to firms and champion the sector amid falling confidence from shareholders with new acquisition and investment vehicle, Hestia PLC.

Waterlogged land: wet weather has impacted a range of crops including potatoes (image: Getty/Dougal Waters)

Operators warned to prepare for higher prices and potential shortages

Wet and wild weather in recent months could result in sharp price rises across key food and drink lines, operators have been warned.

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Soak up summertime sales with Cruzcampo®

Warm weather gives people a reason to visit pubs and bars, so take the opportunity to ensure your range is ready for the summer and up to date with the latest beer trends. With the taste for Mediterranean lagers growing and new launches driving excitement...

Rule change: the BBPA and UKH welcomed the announcement of card payments being allowed on gaming machines in pubs (image: Getty/Nicholas Free)

Cashless payments on gaming machine ‘significant victory’

The announcement of debit card, payment apps and other cashless payment forms will be permitted on gaming machines by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has been welcomed by two trade bodies.

NTIA warning: independent venues are feeling the pain more so (credit: getty/Predrag Vuckovic)

NTIA: Nightclub losses are ‘national tragedy’

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) CEO Michael Kill has described the demise of UK nightclubs as a “national tragedy”.

Twin Coast cask ale from Sharp's Brewery's pilot plant

Meet The Brand: Sharp’s Brewery’s Twin Coast – another example of the team’s innovation in action

Celebrating 30 years of success this year, Rock-based Sharp’s Brewery, the maker of the UK’s best-selling amber ale Doom Bar [1], released Twin Coast Session Pale Ale, another brew from its dedicated pilot brewery.

The Cask Project: more than half of operators feel perceptions of cask are not changing for the better

Modern styles needed in pubs to change perceptions of cask

Pubs must embrace more modern styles to attract a wider demographic to cask as more than half of operators feel perceptions of cask are not changing for the better.

Licensing hub: What pubs need know about the permanent pavement licence regime (Credit:Getty/urbazon)

Navigating the new permanent pavement licence rules

In the ever-changing landscape of British hospitality, adaptability is key.

Cautiously optimistic: OakNorth predicts boost to trade from June onwards in inaugural report (Credit: Getty/jpa1999)

OakNorth shares 'cautious optimism' for pubs

Firms should be “cautiously optimistic” with a summer of sport set to boost trade after a challenging six months, according to the inaugural Hospitality Tracker Report from OakNorth bank.

Always been a supporter: Pub is the Hub welcomes donation from King Charles III

King Charles donates to Pub is the Hub

King Charles III has invested in the nation’s pubs by making a donation to Pub is the Hub.

New pub division: the George Inn at Norton St Philip will be one of the first sites

Liberation Group to launch new pub estate

Liberation Group is set to launch a new pub estate division at the end of May – Butcombe Boutique Inns (BBI).

Your views wanted on low & no drinks at pubs

The low & no alcohol drinks market is the fastest growing category of the on-trade and we want your views on it.

Positive steps: pub closures have slowed in urban areas in particular (credit: Getty/franckreporter)

Hospitality site closures drop as Euros approach

Hospitality sites closures have slowed in the past four weeks with the rate falling to minus 1% for the year to date.

How to make: Scotch ‘Bonnet’ Egg Habanero Jam

Head chef at Dylans at the Kings Arms in St Albans, Josh Searle, reveals how to make the Top 50 Gastropub's Scotch ‘Bonnet’ Egg Habanero Jam.

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