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JD Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin warns government after profits fall

The pub chain said it benefited from ‘substantial progress’ to increase the number of beer gardens and outside seating across its pubs

The Independent UK · Oct 2

Wetherspoon’s boss tells Government to ‘refrain’ from tax hikes as profits dip

Profits were dented by a £46 million increase in wage costs for the year, the company said.

The Independent UK · Oct 2

Will Wetherspoon offer any cheer for investors after a tough year?

The market is predicting full-year profits will plunge by more than a fifth after a disappointing year for the firm.

Evening Standard · Sep 25

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Wetherspoons pub in south London could be turned into bingo hall

The Kentish Drovers on Peckham High Street has been up for sale since July of last year

Evening Standard · Aug 27

‘Can’t enjoy your pint’: Wetherspoons customers welcome ban on loud phones

Patrons at two of the chain’s London pubs were all for Tim Martin’s ban on playing music or taking calls on speaker

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18

Wetherspoons bans people from using phone speakers in all 792 pubs

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The Independent UK · Aug 18

Wetherspoons introduces ban on 2 actions 'driving people nuts' in all 792 pubs

Wetherspoon pubs have introduced a ban on people playing music or taking calls on speaker due to the issue of noise

The National (Scotland) · Aug 18

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Ten new Wetherspoons pubs to open before Christmas - with two coming to London

A new site will open in Manchester Airport, as well as cities including Edinburgh, Southampton and Hull

Evening Standard · Aug 10

British pub giant Wetherspoon outlaws filming on Meta glasses

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The Independent UK · Aug 6

Wetherspoon bans filming on Meta glasses inside pubs

It comes amid growing concern that the glasses could be used to covertly film members of the public

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Heathrow opens new Wetherspoons pub in time for summer holiday rush

The Sir Frank Whittle opened within Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 2 and is open from 4am to 11pm seven days a week

Evening Standard · Jul 22

Wetherspoon issues fourth profit warning in seven months

Pub chain blames worse-than-expected sales on rising costs for workers, food, energy and property taxes

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22

Wetherspoons hoping for World Cup boost to offset consumer pressure

Wetherspoons is expected to report further sales growth when it provides a fourth quarter trading update on Wednesday July 22.

Evening Standard · Jul 19

Wetherspoons hoping for World Cup boost to offset consumer pressure

Wetherspoons is expected to report further sales growth when it provides a fourth quarter trading update on Wednesday July 22

Evening Standard · Jul 17

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The Independent UK · Jun 28

‘We was hoodwinked’: Inside the ex-mining town that backed Brexit despite millions of pounds of EU funding

EUROPE: THE WAY BACK: Eyebrows were raised when the Welsh area of Blaenau Gwent, despite receiving huge swathes of EU funding, voted to leave the bloc 10 years ago. Alex Ross visits the area’s largest town of Ebbw Vale, and discovers a more complicated picture

Evening Standard · May 21

Wetherspoon to open West End pub in London's iconic Trocadero

Piccadilly Hall will be Wetherspoon’s first ever pub in the West End, and will span over 3,600 square-feet with the capacity for 280 covers

The Independent UK · May 7

Wetherspoon boss slams calls for airport alcohol rules as ‘Big Brother’

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The Independent UK · May 7

Wetherspoon boss slams Ryanair bid for airport alcohol limit

The pub chain founder said a limit on pre-flight drinking would be very hard to implement

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The Guardian - UK · May 6

JD Wetherspoon issues third profit warning this year as costs climb

Chair Tim Martin says pub chain could miss expectations, in latest sign UK hospitality sector buckling under higher bills

The Independent UK · May 6

Why Wetherspoon issued fresh profit warning despite opening more pubs

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The Independent UK · May 6

Wetherspoon issues warning over ‘substantial’ cost increases despite rising sales

The pub chain reported a 3.4 per cent rise in like-for-like sales for the 13 weeks ending April 2026

Evening Standard · May 6

Wetherspoons warns on profits due to ‘substantial’ cost increases

It came as the firm, which has 794 managed pubs and 21 franchise sites, revealed slower sales growth over the latest quarter.

The Guardian - UK · May 5

‘Group is a lifesaver’: strangers buy Wetherspoon’s meals for homeless people through app

WhatsApp group has bought tens of thousands of meals for people via Facebook page

The Independent UK · Mar 20

Wetherspoons vows to keep price increases ‘to a minimum’ despite rising costs

Wetherspoons has cautioned that escalating operational costs, including higher labour expenses, increased taxation, and soaring energy bills, are set to depress the pub chain's profits and contribute to broader UK inflation.

Evening Standard · Mar 20

Wetherspoons warns that profits to be hit by rising costs

Tim Martin, chairman of the 794-strong chain, said cost increases ‘may result in profits that are slightly below’ market expectations.

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