Trump threatens to try to regain control of Panama Canal Trump threatens to try to regain control of Panama Canal President-elect Donald Trump has demanded Panama reduce fees on the Panama Canal or return it to US control, accusing the central American country of charging “exorbitant prices” to American shipping
Children take the lead in Christmas play Children take the lead in Christmas play Theatre companies have worked with children in Exeter to create a Christmas play for young people. Unlike a traditional play, Winterwood is an immersive experience. Actors from Above Bounds and Angel Exit Theatre held workshops at
US Treasury says it was hacked by China in ‘major incident’ US Treasury says it was hacked by China in ‘major incident’ A Chinese state-sponsored hacker has broken into the US Treasury Department’s systems, accessing employee workstations and some unclassified documents, American officials said on Monday. The breach occurred in
Starmer asks UK regulators for ideas to boost growth Starmer asks UK regulators for ideas to boost growth Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, the chancellor and business secretary have written to the UK’s main regulators asking them to come up with ideas for reform that could boost economic growth. They
Cadbury loses royal warrant after 170 years Cadbury loses royal warrant after 170 years Chocolate maker Cadbury has been dropped from the list of royal warrants for the first time in 170 years. The Birmingham-based chocolatier was awarded its first royal warrant as chocolate and cocoa manufacturers by Queen Victoria
Investment firm ran Ponzi scheme, High Court rules Investment firm ran Ponzi scheme, High Court rules Individuals involved in a “Ponzi” scheme investment company which caused people to lose their life savings are liable to pay millions in damages, the High Court has ruled. London Capital & Finance (LCF) raised
Halloween Halloween A train operating company says it will be running Halloween-themed services to celebrate the spooky day. Southeastern will run a special “ghost train” between London Charing Cross and Pluckley in Kent, which is claimed to be the most haunted place in the UK. The service, called Trainsylvania will
‘New AI update to lock phones will deter thieves’ ‘New AI update to lock phones will deter thieves’ Tyler was walking outside the Science Museum in South Kensington when his phone was snatched. “I was just walking along with my headphones in, phone in my hand and they just drove
Investors urge UK firms to increase efforts on tackling slavery in supply chains Investors urge UK firms to increase efforts on tackling slavery in supply chains A coalition of investors said they are concerned that only a small number of firms have shared findings of modern slavery in their supply
UK top listed firms targeted in biggest ethnicity pay gap push UK top listed firms targeted in biggest ethnicity pay gap push The pressure will build on companies gathering together shareholders at their annual general meetings (AGMs) this year. The UK’s biggest listed companies are set to be pressed on
Full list of 9 London pubs facing closure as Wetherspoon puts sites up for sale amid soaring costs Full list of 9 London pubs facing closure as Wetherspoon puts sites up for sale amid soaring costs JD Wetherspoon has warned it would slip to an annual loss after hiking staff
Wetherspoons calls for pubs to reopen ‘to save jobs’ Wetherspoons calls for pubs to reopen ‘to save jobs’ The chairman of JD Wetherspoon is calling for pubs to reopen at the same time as non-essential shops. Tim Martin warned that the pub industry was “on its knees” and needed to
JD Wetherspoon ‘to create 10000 jobs over four years’ JD Wetherspoon ‘to create 10000 jobs over four years’ UK pub chain JD Wetherspoon has said it will create 10,000 jobs in the UK and Republic of Ireland over the next four years. The chain said it would invest £200m in
Wetherspoon’s lambasted for Brexit beermat campaign Wetherspoon’s lambasted for Brexit beermat campaign Investors in UK pub chain JD Wetherspoon are being urged to reject the firm’s annual report over its failure to clear pro-Brexit spending. The call comes from influential shareholder group Pirc, which says the promotion broke company law.
Wetherspoon’s profits plunge by 19% Wetherspoon’s profits plunge by 19% Profits at UK pub chain JD Wetherspoon fell 19% in the six months to the end of January. It blamed a rise in labour costs, interest payments, utility bills, repairs and depreciation for the fall. Its chairman, Brexit supporter Tim
Wetherspoon boss attacks ‘up the spout’ City rules Wetherspoon boss attacks ‘up the spout’ City rules JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin says Britain’s corporate governance rules are creating “short-termism, inexperience and navel-gazing”. The pub chain boss said the system is “up the spout – and is itself a threat to
McDonald’s UberEats and Wetherspoon workers strike over pay McDonald’s UberEats and Wetherspoon workers strike over pay UberEats riders and a small number of workers from JD Wetherspoon, McDonald’s and TGI Fridays have been staging walkouts in a pay dispute. Protests were being held in several UK cities, along with a
Wetherspoon profits up as restaurant trade hits tough times Wetherspoon profits up as restaurant trade hits tough times Pub chain JD Wetherspoon is weathering tough times in the restaurant trade, according to boss Tim Martin. He says there has been a backlash against “trendy-type, restaurant-type” chains which are now seeing
Why plastic straws could disappear from a pub near you Why plastic straws could disappear from a pub near you Pubs are calling time on “wasteful” plastic drinking straws, which campaigners say are used only once yet take centuries to decompose. So is it time to refuse the straw and
Wetherspoons chairman criticises ‘dinner party’ Budget Wetherspoons chairman criticises ‘dinner party’ Budget The chairman of JD Wetherspoons has criticised the Chancellor for a “dinner party” Budget that failed to tackle tax inequalities between pubs and supermarkets. Tim Martin said pubs paid 20% VAT on food sales while supermarkets paid “almost
Wetherspoon’s boss decries Brexit ‘doom-mongering’ Wetherspoon’s boss decries Brexit ‘doom-mongering’ JD Wetherspoon’s chairman has said pre-Brexit “doom-mongering” by George Osborne, the Bank of England and other economic institutions could cause a future economic slowdown. Tim Martin, who was a vocal supporter of Brexit, called into question their “honesty” and economic
Wiltshire chef scoops £4m and returns to Wetherspoon shift Wiltshire chef scoops £4m and returns to Wetherspoon shift A pub worker who landed £4m on a lottery scratchcard went straight back to finish his shift in the kitchen and kept quiet about it. Amadou Gillen, 46, bought two scratchcards during
Wetherspoon adds to Living Wage debate Wetherspoon adds to Living Wage debate JD Wetherspoon has added its voice to concern about the National Living Wage (NLW) which takes effect in April 2016. Its chairman Tim Martin told NeverSpoons News it was a move away from the minimum wage being carefully
Dispute and danger down the Dog and Duck Dispute and danger down the Dog and Duck Do you go for a “drinking occasion” without a meal? We’re told it’s a disappearing habit across Britain – other than affluent areas – and that disappearance is accelerating. That’s not good for pubs.
Smoke-free pubs boost Wetherspoon Smoke-free pubs boost Wetherspoon JD Wetherspoon says its move to make its pubs smoke-free ahead of a ban on smoking in enclosed spaces in England next year has benefited its business. Its English and Welsh pubs which banned smoking last year have reported 2% higher sales
Wetherspoon pubs ban smoking Wetherspoon pubs ban smoking JD Wetherspoon is to ban smoking in all its 650 pubs by May 2006 amid fears smoky pubs are deterring customers. The firm, which has already pioneered non-smoking areas in its bars and lounges, said that 60 of its pubs will become
Business and the euro Head-to-head: Business and the euro The Treasury is expected to deliver its assessment of the five economic tests for euro entry any minute now. The Treasury is expected to deliver its assessment of the five economic tests for euro entry any minute now. No-one expects the
Portrait of vintage barman workin in bar. Pouring and preparing cocktails Wetherspoon slumps on profit warning Shares in pub group JD Wetherspoon have slumped by more than a quarter, after the group warned that profits for the year could fall as much as 10% below original expectations. The pub chain,
