London pubs failing to enforce Ask for Angela safety scheme, investigation finds London pubs failing to enforce Ask for Angela safety scheme, investigation finds The ‘Ask for Angela’ scheme aims to make bars and clubs safer at thousands of venues across the country London’s pubs, bars and clubs are failing
Wetherspoon boss slams two-thirds pint measure proposal as ‘daft’ Wetherspoon boss slams two-thirds pint measure proposal as ‘daft’ Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin dismisses proposals for pubs to use two-thirds pint measures as ‘daft’, amid a surge in demand and profits. Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin has criticised “slightly daft” proposals from
Otley Run Wetherspoons may relax reveller ban Otley Run Wetherspoons may relax reveller ban A pub has decided against applying to change its licence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3syHHGzkF_s To become part of a famous Yorkshire pub crawl, councillors have said. The Golden Beam, a JD Wetherspoon pub in Headingley, Leeds, is instead planning
Wetherspoons pubs in the UK at risk of closure: full list revealed Wetherspoons pubs in the UK at risk of closure: full list revealed JD Wetherspoon has 809 pubs in the UK as of September 2024 — but this number could soon decline Some Wetherspoons pubs in the UK are
Sir Keir Starmer vows to ‘take decisions’ on outdoor smoking ban to ease NHS ‘burden’ Free Sir Keir Starmer vows to ‘take decisions’ on outdoor smoking ban to ease NHS ‘burden’ Free NHS ‘heartened’ by possible beer garden smoking ban while pubs say it will ‘increase isolation’ Sir Keir Starmer
Pub bosses slam potential outdoor smoking ban as bonkers and nuts Pub bosses slam potential outdoor smoking ban as ‘bonkers’ and ‘nuts’ The indoor smoking ban could be extended to cover other locations including small parks, outdoor restaurants and hospitals, according to reports. Pub industry bosses and brewers have criticised
Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin nets almost £10m in share sale The share sale has reduced his stake in the firm from 25.68% to 24.58%, or 30.38 million shares. The founder of JD Wetherspoon has sold almost £10 million worth of shares in the pub giant. Shares in the business dropped
UK’s largest pubs and breweries demand immediate cut in beer duty UK’s largest pubs and breweries demand immediate cut in beer duty British beer drinkers cheering on England and Scotland pay 54p duty per pint compared with German or Spanish fans paying less than 5p, a letter says. The UK’s
Wetherspoon sales jump amid Guinness boom and ale recovery Wetherspoon sales jump amid Guinness boom and ale recovery Founder and chairman Tim Martin said the firm expects annual profits to be ‘towards the top of market expectations’. JD Wetherspoon has said soaring demand for Guinness from younger punters and recovering
Wetherspoon profits surge as customer demand grows Wetherspoon profits surge as customer demand grows Founder and chairman Tim Martin said it has seen sales ‘continue to improve’ into the new financial year. Pub giant JD Wetherspoon revealed a jump in profits for the past year as it witnessed higher customer
Filey holiday park pub wants to serve alcohol from 0800 Filey holiday park pub wants to serve alcohol from 0800 A pub at a holiday park in North Yorkshire has applied for permission to serve alcohol to guests from 08:00, two hours earlier than its current licence. A pub at
Wetherspoons game sees 300 meals ordered for Birmingham’s homeless Wetherspoons game sees 300 meals ordered for Birmingham’s homeless Around 300 meals have been sent to a man’s table in Wetherspoons as part of a drinking game which aimed to feed the homeless. Kind strangers ordered hundreds of portions of burgers
Pub chain Wetherspoon reveals jump in sales as boss warns about costs Pub chain Wetherspoon reveals jump in sales as boss warns about costs Wetherspoon now operates more than 800 pubs. Pub chain J D Wetherspoon said that sales have risen by around £1 in every £10 in the last
Global stocks rise amid hopes of China economy boost Global stocks rise amid hopes of China economy boost The FTSE 100 moved 41.94 points higher, or 0.56%, to close at 7,527.67. The UK’s top share index was buoyed by gains for mining giants on Wednesday as global stock markets surged
Tim Martin Wetherspoon boss knighted in New Year Honours Tim Martin Wetherspoon boss knighted in New Year Honours Wetherspoon pub chain founder Tim Martin has been knighted in the New Year Honours list. The Brexit campaigner has been recognised for his services to hospitality and culture. He was one of
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
Wetherspoon selling another 22 pubs amid estate overhaul Wetherspoon selling another 22 pubs amid estate overhaul The group has already sold 28 pubs this financial year, but insisted the move was not a ‘money-raising exercise’. Pub group JD Wetherspoon has said 22 of its pubs remain up for sale after
Buoyant bank shares support strong trading session for London markets Buoyant bank shares support strong trading session for London markets The FTSE 100 moved 1.83%, or 133.59 points, higher to finish at 7,416.11. Banking stocks helped lead the charge on Wednesday as London stocks had a strong trading session while
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
Firms hit back at Bank governor in prices row Firms hit back at Bank governor in prices row Business leaders have hit back after the Bank of England governor said they should think twice before raising prices to cope with inflation. Andrew Bailey said increased prices could drive up the
Wetherspoons in London Every pub in Zone 1 ranked from best to worst Wetherspoons in London Every pub in Zone 1 ranked from best to worst Greenwich is welcoming a new £3million Spoons. But what about those closer to the centre of town? One word is all it takes to
Wetherspoon’s sales jump over Christmas but still lag behind pre-Covid Wetherspoon’s sales jump over Christmas but still lag behind pre-Covid The pub chain said like-for-like sales surged by nearly 18% over the last three months of 2022, compared with the same period in 2021. JD Wetherspoon has revealed that its
Wetherspoon sees sales come under pressure Wetherspoon sees sales come under pressure The pub chain said like-for-like sales dropped 1.1% in the five weeks to November 6 when compared with pre-pandemic trading in 2019. JD Wetherspoon has revealed slowing sales and said it is facing “substantially higher” costs across the
Global stocks sink as all eyes on mass tech sector lay-offs Global stocks sink as all eyes on mass tech sector lay-offs Free 221224 The FTSE 100 ended the day 9.89 points lower, down 0.14%, at 7,296.25. European and US stocks drifted into the red as a second round of
Pub chain JD Wetherspoon reveals first loss since 1984 Pub chain JD Wetherspoon reveals first loss since 1984 JD Wetherspoon has reported its first annual pre-tax loss since 1984 as it laid bare the impact of coronavirus restrictions on the pubs industry. It revealed a £105.4m loss on sharply lower
Wetherspoon to sell Beaconsfield M40 services pub Wetherspoon to sell Beaconsfield M40 services pub The first pub to open at a motorway service station is up for sale. Pub operator JD Wetherspoon said it was selling 32 of its sites “either individually, in small packages or as a portfolio”. Among
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
Raft of high street shops to shut their doors for the Queen’s funeral Raft of high street shops to shut their doors for the Queen’s funeral Monday September 19 will be a public bank holiday but it is up to independent businesses to decide whether they will open Supermarkets, fashion
University of Hull student’s union seals Wetherspoon partnership University of Hull student’s union seals Wetherspoon partnership Pub chain JD Wetherspoon has gone into partnership with a students’ union in the first deal of its kind at a British university. Hull University Students’ Union (HUSU) said the deal meant “students will
Coronavirus Wetherspoons calls rules ‘baffling and confusing’ Coronavirus Wetherspoons calls rules ‘baffling and confusing’ JD Wetherspoon has criticised “baffling and confusing” Covid-related restrictions for the pub industry after revealing a sharp fall in sales. The firm said like-for-like sales for the 15 weeks to 8 November fell 27.6%. Chairman Tim
Pub chain Wetherspoon reports record loss Pub chain Wetherspoon reports record loss JD Wetherspoon has reported a record annual loss after Covid lockdowns saw its pubs shut for 19 weeks. It posted a £154.7m loss as sales fell sharply in the year to 25 July, after a £34.1m loss a
Wetherspoon ceiling collapse Two women taken to hospital Wetherspoon ceiling collapse Two women taken to hospital Two women were taken to hospital and a pub in Manchester was evacuated when part of a ceiling collapsed. Two women were taken to hospital and a pub in Manchester was evacuated when part
Wetherspoons boss denies facing shortage of EU workers Wetherspoons boss denies facing shortage of EU workers The boss of Wetherspoons has denied claims his pubs are facing a staff shortage caused by Brexit. It comes after Tim Martin was quoted by the Daily Telegraph as saying he favoured a more
Wetherspoon plans new pubs and jobs if ‘no further lockdowns’ Wetherspoon plans new pubs and jobs if ‘no further lockdowns’ Pub chain JD Wetherspoon plans to open 18 new pubs and create 2,000 new jobs in a £145m upgrade – but only if there are no more Covid restrictions. The
Coronavirus Positive tests at Swansea Wetherspoon Coronavirus Positive tests at Swansea Wetherspoon Eight members of staff at a Swansea branch of Wetherspoon have tested positive for coronavirus, the chain has said. The first confirmed case was on 9 September, with the staff member and contacts asked to self-isolate. A further
Wetherspoon 66 staff test positive across 50 pubs Wetherspoon 66 staff test positive across 50 pubs JD Wetherspoon has said that 66 of its workers have tested positive for the coronavirus but maintains that visiting pubs is safe. The company, which employs more than 41,000 people, said the vast majority
Coronavirus Wrexham Wetherspoon given improvement notice Coronavirus Wrexham Wetherspoon given improvement notice A pub has been served with a coronavirus improvement notice after three staff tested positive. A subsequent Wrexham council probe showed social distancing measures in place but a “lack of adherence to the guidelines in staff areas” at
Coronavirus Wrexham Wetherspoon customers told ‘watch out for symptoms’ Coronavirus Wrexham Wetherspoon customers told ‘watch out for symptoms’ Customers at a Wetherspoon pub are being told to look out for Covid-19 symptoms after three staff tested positive. Public Health Wales said anyone who visited the North and South Wales Bank
Coronavirus Three staff test positive at Wrexham Wetherspoon Coronavirus Three staff test positive at Wrexham Wetherspoon Three staff have tested positive for coronavirus at a Wetherspoon pub on a high street in a Welsh town. Staff from the North and South Wales Bank in Wrexham had tested positive, said Eddie
JD Wetherspoon: A third of head office jobs ‘at risk’ JD Wetherspoon: A third of head office jobs ‘at risk’ A third of head office staff at pub chain Wetherspoon are facing redundancy because of the impact of coronavirus. Chief executive John Hutson said out of 417 workers at its
Coronavirus Wetherspoon pubs set out post-lockdown plans Coronavirus Wetherspoon pubs set out post-lockdown plans The JD Wetherspoon pub chain has outlined plans for reopening hundreds of pubs once lockdown restrictions are eased. The JD Wetherspoon pub chain has outlined plans for reopening hundreds of pubs once lockdown restrictions are eased.
Wetherspoons plans to open pubs ‘ in or around June’ Wetherspoons plans to open pubs ‘ in or around June’ Pub chain Wetherspoons has said it hopes to reopen its pubs “in or around” June and is planning on that basis. Chairman Tim Martin and chief executive John Hutson will
Coronavirus: Nurses’ Wetherspoon’s parking fines overturned Coronavirus: Nurses’ Wetherspoon’s parking fines overturned Nurses who were given parking fines for using a car park of a pub near the hospital where they worked will now have their penalties cancelled. The staff from Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield were told they could park
Coronavirus Sick pay rules apply says JD Wetherspoon pub chain Coronavirus Sick pay rules apply says JD Wetherspoon pub chain One of the UK’s biggest employers says staff will be subject to regular statutory sick pay rules if they self-isolate owing to coronavirus. Pub chain JD Wetherspoon, which has 45,000
Wetherspoons boss travels 200 miles in carpet row Wetherspoons boss travels 200 miles in carpet row The chairman of Wetherspoons travelled to a seaside town to try and resolve a row over a carpet in one of his pubs. It features the Barry Town Council coat of arms and was
Wetherspoons hit by ‘temporary’ pigs in blankets shortage Wetherspoons hit by ‘temporary’ pigs in blankets shortage JD Wetherspoon has upset customers by serving pigs in blankets without their blankets at pubs across the UK. The pub chain said it had problems with its meat supplier. In October, the British Meat
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.
Student with stoma accused by Wetherspoons staff of taking drugs Student with stoma accused by Wetherspoons staff of taking drugs A student who was accused of taking drugs while using a disabled toilet at a Wetherspoons pub is calling for better awareness of invisible disabilities. Amber Davies, 21, from Builth
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
