BrewDog: Why are pubs axing the beers? With only one large chain remaining to support the brand, the brewer is losing out to rivals Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2025
BrewDog axed from 2,000 pubs as punters shift to London draught beers including Camden Town and Beavertown The company has been mired in controversy over recent years due to its ‘toxic’ workplace culture Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2025
Almost 2000 pubs across the UK stop selling BrewDog beer BREWDOG'S beers have been reportedly axed by almost 2000 pubs across the UK The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2025
Wetherspoons plans to open even more pubs after toasting sunny weather The pub chain has recently sold seven venues The Independent UK · May 7, 2025
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 · May 7, 2025
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 · Mar 21, 2025
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 · Jan 26, 2025
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 · Jan 24, 2025
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 · Jan 22, 2025
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 · Jan 22, 2025
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 · Nov 28, 2024
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 · Nov 28, 2024
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 · Nov 6, 2024
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 · Oct 4, 2024
Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2024 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
The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2024 Wetherspoon’s boss Tim Martin praises economic ‘pedigree’ of Rachel Reeves Brexit supporter calls for new chancellor to ‘rectify tax inequality’ in hospitality industry
Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2024 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
Evening Standard · May 8, 2024 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 · Jan 2, 2024 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 · Oct 6, 2023 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 · Jun 29, 2023 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
Leeds Live · May 27, 2023 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 · May 20, 2023 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 · May 10, 2023 Wetherspoon’s enjoys record sales as people turn to cheaper pubs Pub chain reports highest Easter week sales and busiest-ever Saturday
Evening Standard · May 10, 2023 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