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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

Wetherspoon hails ‘standout’ Guinness sales while breakfasts rebound

The chain, which runs 794 pubs in the UK and Ireland, said sales increased by 5.1% in the three months to July 20.

Evening Standard

Tim Martin toasts 'clucking good' wine and chicken sales at resurgent Wetherspoon's

Star performers include prosecco, Kiwi wine Villa Maria, whisky and Guinness

Evening Standard

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Which galaxy is on a collision course with the Milky Way? The Saturday quiz

From Tim Martin’s pubs and Wardle and Makin’s shops to a computer glitch and minor illness, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz

The Guardian - UK

Wetherspoons plans to open even more pubs after toasting sunny weather

The pub chain has recently sold seven venues

The Independent UK

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 boss speaks out on gender neutral toilets in pubs after Supreme Court ruling

Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin has spoken out about gender neutral toilets in pubs after the Supreme Court’s ruling on the definition of a woman.

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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

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

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

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

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’

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Here's a breakdown of €15k bill Ryanair is seeking from air rage passenger

Ryanair is seeking thousands in damages from a disruptive passenger as it draws new line in the sand in battle with air rage.

Fortune

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.

Fortune

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary's 2024 list of enemies

Michael O’Leary has found time to rile rival airlines, local government, and even a pub landlord.

The Guardian - UK

Who’s who? Test your knowledge with our Christmas picture puzzle news quiz

They all made waves in 2024, but can you name the politicians, sports stars, pop heroes and good eggs?

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The Independent UK

Job losses and price hikes inevitable, warn UK’s biggest firms in stark message to Rachel Reeves over Budget

The bosses of some of the UK’s biggest firms have accused the government of failing to engage with them ahead of the Budget, while a survey of business chiefs finds two thirds believe it will make Britain a less attractive country to investors

The Independent UK

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

Wetherspoons axes nation’s favourite beer amid pint price rise warnings

‘I will be protesting’ said one unhappy social media user

The Guardian - UK

UK diners already fear the bill, but the budget just raised it again, warn restaurateurs

UK Hospitality says members would have to hike prices 8% to cover the extra cost of hiring staff under new employer NIC rates

The Independent UK

Tesco faces £1bn national insurance hike amid price rise fears

Industry bosses have warned of soaring costs and job losses in the wake of Labour’s maiden budget

The National (Scotland)

JD Wetherspoon boss issues price rise warning to customers

Tim Martin, Wetherspoon’s chairman, has warned over price rises after the autumn Budget

The Independent UK

FTSE 100 reverses early gains as investor nerves grow on Trump trade policy

The blue-chip index had surged early in the day after the US election result, but swung back to finish in the red on Wednesday.

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