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JD Wetherspoon reports increased sales amid sunny weather

The chain of 795 pubs across the UK reported like-for-like sales up 5.6% in the 13 weeks to April 27.

Evening Standard

Wetherspoons plans to open even more pubs after toasting sunny weather

The pub chain has recently sold seven venues

The Independent UK

JD Wetherspoon boss warns of pressure from cost hikes and tax disparity

Tim Martin, founder and chairman, said the pub chain is on track for a ‘reasonable’ performance over 2025.

Evening Standard

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Three arrested after stabbing at Wetherspoon pub in Birmingham

Teenager arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after incident at pub in Birmingham

The Independent UK

Wetherspoons boss hints at European expansion to popular holiday destinations like Mallorca and Benidorm

The budget pub chain could appear in beloved Mediterranean holiday spots, says boss

The Independent UK

Wetherspoons boss demands pub tax cut to end ‘discrimination in favour of dull dinner parties’

The pub chain will face an extra £60m in labour costs bill from April

The Independent UK

Wetherspoons calls for pub food tax cuts ahead of Budget cost increases

It came as the hospitality giant revealed stronger sales for the half-year so far despite selling off more venues.

Evening Standard

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The great children’s menu rip-off: Restaurants accused of serving ready meals to kids

A study found that meals were typically not being made on site

The Independent UK

UK restaurant chains ripping parents off with ready meals – study

The Soil Association investigation ranks UK restaurants after it uncovered unhealthy meals and a lack of freshly prepared options on kids’ menus.

The Independent UK

Wetherspoon’s boss warns of pub price rises as result of Labour budget

Tim Martin blamed increases to the minimum wage and employers’ national insurance contributions

The Guardian - UK

Wetherspoon boss hits out at plans to use two-third pint glasses

The pub-chain founder said the proposal was ‘slightly daft’

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

Wetherspoon’s boss Tim Martin praises economic ‘pedigree’ of Rachel Reeves

Brexit supporter calls for new chancellor to ‘rectify tax inequality’ in hospitality industry

The Guardian - UK

Wetherspoons' red plate mystery explained after Reddit photo sparks speculation

A simple change in dishware caused passionate discourse on Reddit, leading one representative from the pub chain to respond

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FTSE 100 Live 08 May: Shares rise again to another record, Boohoo losses grow, Wetherspoons sales up

A fresh record for the FTSE 100 index and trading updates by JD Wetherspoon and Informa today provided more cheer for investors.

The Guardian - UK

Don’t rise to the Brexit bait – Wetherspoon’s boss deserves his gong

Tim Martin’s lengthy shift in service of the UK hospitality industry is hard to match

The Guardian - UK

Bond yields rise after US jobs report smashes forecasts – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as US non-farm payroll shows surge in hiring last month

Daily Mirror

JD Wetherspoon is giving £5,000 if you are served a 'golden straw' - how it works

Fans of the major UK pub chain should look out for a very special straw in their glass for a chance to win £5,000 this summer

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Leeds Live

We tried the Leeds' party Wetherspoons pub hiding in plain sight - where the music is the real winner

To the untrained eye The Hedley Verity is your usual Spoons but it is rather different

Liverpool Echo

Pet shop where an ape lived inside is now a JD Wetherspoon

It was once filled with exotic animals from all over the world

The Guardian - UK

Wetherspoon’s enjoys record sales as people turn to cheaper pubs

Pub chain reports highest Easter week sales and busiest-ever Saturday

Evening Standard

Tim Martin blasts ‘lack of understanding’ by MPs on inflation as Wetherspoon sales hit fresh record

The JD Wetherspoon boss said a ‘lack of understanding’ among some senior politicians presented a ‘real threat’ to future prosperity

Leeds Live

Leeds street food vendor who quit Wetherspoons job to serve Scouse stew at Eurovision

He expects to serve 1,000 litres of Scouse from his trailer in Eurovision's Eurovillage

Daily Mirror

Man quits job Wetherspoons - now he's serving 1,000 litres of Scouse stew at Eurovision

Adam Noble, 27, quit his job to start his own street food business and has spent the last four months serving pulled pork and pulled jackfruit buns from his food trailer

Liverpool Echo

Man who quit job at JD Wetherspoon now serving 1,000 litres of Scouse at Eurovision

Adam Noble decided to start his own business after a serious motorbike accident

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