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The Latest Breaking News from Whitbread

2 steakhouses in Scotland to close as chain announces closures for all UK sites

A steakhouse chain is shutting all of its UK restaurants, including two in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Loyalty scheme warning to customers as UK restaurant chain to shut all 196 sites

Whitbread is closing all 105 Beefeater and 89 Brewers Fayre sites in the coming weeks, with loyalty schemes closing too.

The National (Scotland)

Full list of Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants closing in and around London

See the full list of restaurants closing in London and the surrounding area

Evening Standard

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Whitbread announces closure dates for all Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants across UK

The closures will impact about 200 restaurants in total

The Independent UK

Final orders for Brewers Fayre and Beefeater sites as closing dates confirmed

Whitbread will shut Brewers Fayre sites on September 7, with all its Beefeater restaurants closing on September 10.

Evening Standard

Beefeater Is Closing All 106 UK Restaurants; Here's the Exact Date Your Local Will Serve Its Final Meal

Beefeater will close all 106 UK restaurants on 10 September 2026 as owner Whitbread shifts focus to Premier Inn, impacting around 3,800 jobs across its restaurant brands.

International Business Times UK

FTSE 100 falls as OpenAI delay report knocks tech

The FTSE 100 closed down 21.87 points, or 0.2%, at 10,508.02.

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Bookings rise at Premier Inn owner Whitbread amid leisure demand

Positive trading across Premier Inn in the UK and Germany was partially offset by a slump in food and drink sales caused the closure of restaurants.

Evening Standard

Whitbread’s reset is slow. But angry US hedge fund doesn’t have a better idea

Demand for ‘formal sale’ is odd for slew of reasons including five-year plan analysts say is ‘sensible, credible and material’

The Guardian - UK

FTSE 100 up amid calmer bonds but oil rises again

The FTSE 100 closed up 128.38 points, 1.3%, at 10,323.75.

Evening Standard

Whitbread Restaurants to Shut 197 Sites Across UK and Ireland, Cutting 3,800 Jobs — What Led to the Shutdown?

Whitbread will close 197 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, putting 3,800 jobs at risk amid a major shift towards Premier Inn hotels.

International Business Times UK

Two UK pub chains axed along with 3,500 jobs amid rising taxes

Whitbread, which owns both Beefeater and Brewers Fayre, is planning to close all 197 of its standalone restaurant sites

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 rallies as oil eases and Bank of England holds rates

The FTSE 100 closed up 165.71 points, or 1.6%, at 10,378.82.

Evening Standard

Last Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants to close, with loss of 3,800 jobs, Premier Inn owner says

Whitbread to call time on restaurants in UK and Ireland blaming higher costs and taxes for latest strategic reset

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The Independent UK

Premier Inn owner blames cost pressures for 3,800 job cuts

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The Independent UK

Premier Inn owner to cut 3,800 jobs in UK and Ireland under five-year plan

The hospitality group cited cost pressures from business rates and national insurance contributions as a key driver for the move

Evening Standard

Premier Inn owner Whitbread plans 3,800 job cuts under five-year overhaul

Whitbread said it wanted to save money in light of cost pressures coming from business rates and national insurance contributions.

The Guardian - UK

Coca-Cola reportedly abandons plans to sell Costa Coffee chain

US owner scraps auction after bids from private equity firms fail to meet its £2bn sale expectations, report says

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Evening Standard

Stocks slip as Whitbread tops FTSE 100

The World Bank has raised its global growth forecast by 0.2 percentage points for 2026.

Evening Standard

Premier Inn owner Whitbread set for lower-than-expected business rates hit

The hospitality group expects an impact of around £35 million a year, having previously said this could be up to £50 million.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 and sterling rise after Bank of England rate cut

In a split vote, the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee voted five to four to reduce interest rates.

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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

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.

The Guardian - UK

Pub chain Mitchells & Butlers faces £130m hit from rising wage and food costs

Group, which also owns restaurant brands including Toby Carvery, feels impact of increase in employer NICs

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