Wetherspoon to cut food and drink prices by 7.5% on Thursday Move on ‘tax equality day’ is aimed at highlighting different rates of VAT for pubs and supermarkets Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025
Wetherspoons set to open two new London pubs - where will they be? The budget pub chain is set to open new locations in London Bridge and Paddington as part of a nationwide expansion drive, while also selling off sites in Hackney and Peckham. Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2025
Scottish banknotes banned across hundreds of Wetherspoon pubs SCOTTISH banknotes have been banned by hundreds of JD Wetherspoon pubs across England, it has been revealed ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2025
Which Wetherspoon pubs in London offer the cheapest pints? The average pint can cost twice as much depending on which borough you buy it in Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2025
Voices: Is it time the BrewDog beer empire went flat? COMMENT : The Scottish brewer and bar operator synonymous with its 'punk' ethos is to close 10 outlets, citing tough times for the hospitality sector. But, asks James Moore, are there other factors behind the decision – and can BrewDog revive itself? The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025
Wetherspoons’ sales are booming – and it has one beer to thank Sales volumes have now surpassed pre-pandemic levels The Independent UK · Jul 23, 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
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
In Kent, the ‘silent Reform voter’ may give Nigel Farage his greatest victory On the campaign trail in Ramsgate, the Reform leader was keen to talk immigration and his distrust of the Tories The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2025
Meet the young Londoner on quest to visit all 800 Wetherspoon pubs in UK: 'Wouldn't it be cool to tick them all off?' Charlotte Toller, 20, has so far visited 13 Wetherspoon pubs and hopes to go to every one in the UK by the time she is 30 Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2025
Prospect of £5 pint leaves bitter taste for some pubgoers Some in West Yorkshire town of Otley think people will stop going out, while others are resigned to ever-rising prices The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 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
Wetherspoon to charge just £3.15 for a pint of Guinness on St Patrick’s Day The price slash follows the news that they’ll be removing steaks, mixed grills and gammon from its menu as of May 14. The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025
Wetherspoon set to see sales and profit climb as it braces for Budget tax hit The pub group is expected to post rising food and drink sales, as experts said it could grab an even bigger chunk of the British high street. Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2025
The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025 Wetherspoon price rises: How much each drink is going up from today The prices of many popular drinks at the chain will increase by 15p, while meal deals will go up by 30p
The Independent UK · Jan 24, 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 22, 2025 Wall Street rally holds strong as S&P 500 beats December record high New York’s S&P 500 index moved about 0.8% higher to surpass last month’s intra-day record high.
Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2025 Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin blames 'dinner party classes' for catastrophic decline of pubs Pub boss warned ‘the VAT distortions that exist today will inevitably create more supermarkets and less pubs’
Fortune · Jan 13, 2025 Ryanair is urging a two-drink maximum at airports because drunk passengers are disrupting flights to ‘party destinations’ like Ibiza The low-cost carrier renewed calls for an alcohol limit as it seeks damages for a disrupted flight last April that was forced to last 1,400 miles from its destination.
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The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2024 What’s happening to the price of a pint? Chancellor Rachel Reeves hiked employers’ national insurance rates and lowered the threshold at which they are paid
Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2024 Why is Wetherspoons axing San Miguel? Some customers reacted negatively to the news
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2024 Major pub chain joins Wetherspoon with stark price hike warning after Labour’s Budget Pub bosses have warned that prices will have to go up
The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024 Wetherspoons axes nation’s favourite beer amid pint price rise warnings ‘I will be protesting’ said one unhappy social media user
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