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HISTORICAL FACTS: Beefeater - The Untold Story

Two UK pub chains axed along with 3,500 jobs amid rising taxes

Whitbread, which owns both Beefeater and Brewers Fayre, is planning to close all 197 of its standalone restaurant sites

Evening Standard

Last Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants to close, with loss of 3,800 jobs, Premier Inn owner says

Whitbread to call time on restaurants in UK and Ireland blaming higher costs and taxes for latest strategic reset

The Guardian - UK

New Wetherspoon pub set to open in south London next month

Coombe Lodge was previously used as a Beefeater before the eatery closed its doors in September

Evening Standard

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Premier Inn investors hoping for summer boost amid rising hotel prices

Whitbread, which also owns the Beefeater and Brewers Fayre chains, will publish its half-year financial results on Thursday.

Evening Standard

12 best gins, taste-tested for the perfect G&Ts, martinis and more

Shaken, stirred or paired with the perfect tonic, these are the best gins to add to your drinks cabinet

The Independent UK

Whitbread profits slide amid restaurant closures and ‘softer’ UK demand

The company, which also owns Beefeater restaurants, told shareholders that adjusted pre-tax profits fell by 14%.

Evening Standard

Premier Inn owner’s sales drop as it converts restaurants to hotel rooms

Whitbread saw a 2% dip in quarterly sales amid a £500 million revamp of its estate of restaurants across the UK.

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Premier Inn owner Whitbread ramps up cost-cutting plans as tax rise looms

Firm’s profits fall 22% and demand slows, with hospitality sector bracing for employer tax increase in budget

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - Tower of London: Ravens, Beefeaters and more — the story of London's iconic castle

Ask a visitor to name a building or monument that defines London, and you will inevitably end up with a shortlist that includes Nelson’s Column, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge… and its namesake, the Tower of London.

Evening Standard

Beefeater owner threatened with legal action over plan for 1,500 job cuts

Union claims Whitbread, which also owns Premier Inn, has not consulted properly with restaurant staff

The Guardian - UK

Best Christmas party drinks for 2023: Alcoholic tipples to get you in the festive spirit

It’s not called Christmas spirit for nuthin’

Evening Standard

Best gins to make a killer martini

Classic, straight-up, dirty - it all begins with the perfect gin

Evening Standard

Popular family pub chain 'exploring sale of 250 restaurants to rival for £600m'

Whitbread is reportedly planning to get rid of 250 sites and Mitchells & Butlers is said to be the frontrunner to buy them in a sale estimated to be worth £600million

Daily Mirror

MoneySavingExpert team's list of 12 supermarkets, pubs and restaurants where kids can eat free or for £1

The list compiled by Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert team will save families cash when eating out over half-term at the likes of Asda, Morrisons, Tesco, Beefeater restaurants or Hungry Horse pubs

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Enjoy your special day with these birthday discounts and freebies - we highlight 22 of the best offers

Daily Mirror

'My boyfriend and dad live at the Tower of London - I've moved in and I love it'

Author Megan Clawson, 22, loves living at the Tower of London with her Beefeater dad Chris –and her boyfriend George works there too

Daily Mirror

Days out & food deals to entertain kids for CHEAP this Easter from National Trust to TGI Fridays

There’s a host of great days out, experiences, offers and activities that you can enjoy for cheap and sometimes for free this Easter half term, as well as offers on meals out at popular restaurants and supermarkets

Manchester Evening News

Everywhere kids eat free or for £1 in Manchester this Easter - including Asda and Morrisons

There a plenty of outlets offering cheap meals for this Easter holiday.

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Manchester Evening News

Family SLAMS Beefeater pub after being served burger that was like an 'ice hockey puck'

Opinions are divided over a pub and restaurant in Stockport

Chronicle Live

14 cafes and restaurants where children can eat cheaply or for free during February half term

A number of places, including Morrisons, Asda, Bella Italia, M&S, Frankie & Benny’s and Toby Carvery are allowing families to eat for less during the school break

Daily Mirror

14 places kids can eat cheap or FREE this half term including Toby Carvery and Ikea

A number of well-known cafes, supermarkets and retailers have launched schemes that will allow families to eat for less this February half term

Manchester Evening News

Everywhere kids eat free or for £1 in Manchester this February half term - including Asda and Morrisons

The full list is here

Wales Online

Beefeater unveils meat-free options this 'Veganuary'

There's plenty of meat-free dishes at the chain if you don't fancy going full vegan

Nottingham Post

Free glass of fizz on offer as new Beefeater grill set to open in Nottinghamshire

It's the first grill to open in a year

Nottingham Post

All the places kids can eat for free this October half term - including M&S, Morrisons, Tesco and more

Kids can eat for free or for £1 at plenty of restaurants and cafes this October half term

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