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US activist investor urges Whitbread review after budget tax changes

Corvex says Premier Inn owner should rethink strategy as company braces for business rate changes next year

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2025

Stocks end winning week up despite hit for Premier Inn owner Whitbread

Whitbread slid 11% after warning that changes to business rates in Wednesday’s Budget will materially increase costs in the next financial year.

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2025

Premier Inn owner’s costs to rise by up to £50m after business rates changes

Whitbread is among hotel owners to be hit hard by changes in valuations linked to next year’s business rates payments.

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2025

Coca-Cola Considers Selling UK's Costa Coffee In Shock £2bn Move — Just Years After £3.9b Takeover

Coca-Cola is considering selling Costa Coffee for £2B, nearly half of what it paid in 2018. Talks with Lazard and potential bidders are underway as the coffee chain faces rising costs and competition.

International Business Times UK · Aug 25, 2025

Coca-Cola in talks about cut-price £2bn sale of Costa Coffee

American owner said to be working with bankers on review of chain, which has more than 2,000 UK outlets

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2025

Whitbread sales under pressure amid overhaul and tough UK market

The group saw first-quarter accommodation sales fall 2% while food and drink plunged 16%.

Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2025

FTSE 100 nudges up ahead of Fed decision following broadly expected CPI data

The oil price fluctuated, with the Israel-Iran conflict entering its sixth day.

Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2025

Plans submitted for 102-bedroom Premier Inn in Scottish city centre

Plans to transform an old office building in Edinburgh’s city centre into a 102-bedroom Premier Inn have been submitted

The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2025

Premier Inn owner appoints Severn Trent boss as new chairwoman

Christine Hodgson joins partway through a five-year growth plan at the company, which involves building thousands more hotel rooms.

Evening Standard · May 27, 2025

FTSE 100 Live 27 May: Index nears record, BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce continue strong run

Buyers kept Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems in their sights today as the FTSE 100 index advanced another 1% to trade within reach of March’s record high.

Evening Standard · May 27, 2025