Tom Kerridge on Saving Britain’s Pubs: 'Our industry has never been under this much pressure'

Series one of the BBC’s Saving Britain’s Pubs with Tom Kerridge came to its conclusion this evening, and presenter, chef-patron, restaurateur and publican Kerridge says he has been reminded of some important lessons along the way.

Deepak Mallya, sous chef at the Ritz in London, has won the UK heat of Le Taittinger Prix Culinaire.

The bosses of more than 50 pub and brewing businesses, including Greene King, Heineken and Marston’s, have warned the sector faces collapse without further financial support.

Shiva Hotels has defied the current climate to open two hotels: the locally inspired Guardsman near Buckingham Palace and the cutting-edge Middle Eight in the heart of Theatreland.