M&B profits jump 20% despite £130m cost pressures
Mitchells & Butlers reports strong £2.7bn revenue and 20% profit growth, but warns of £130m cost hit from wage and food inflation. Discover how the pub giant plans to navigate challenges.
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Government Approves Heathrow's £49bn Third Runway Plan
The government has approved Heathrow's £49bn expansion, including a third runway. The project promises 100,000+ jobs but faces fierce environmental opposition. Read the full details.
Thieves jailed for stealing bag in London pub
Two men sentenced to 18 weeks in prison after being caught on CCTV stealing a bag containing over £2,000 from a customer in a busy London pub. Watch the shocking footage.
Manchester pub quiz cheating scandal mirrors crime novel
Author Janice Hallett explores how a real-life pub quiz cheating scandal in Manchester uncannily mirrored her new crime novel 'The Killer Question', examining the surprisingly high stakes of Britain's favourite pastime.
The Shaston Arms: A Gen Z Pub Lacking Soul
Grace Dent reviews The Shaston Arms, a London pub trying to be a boozer and restaurant. The result is a sterile, expensive experience with service issues. Read the full verdict.
M&S to open 500 food stores after cyber-attack
Marks & Spencer announces a major expansion of 500 food-only locations across the UK following a devastating cyber-attack that cost the firm £324 million. Discover their recovery strategy.
Clarkson fainted over £350k pub electricity bill
Jeremy Clarkson reveals he fainted after a £350,000 quote to fix his pub's electricity just days before opening. Discover the chaotic launch of The Farmer's Dog.
Wetherspoon's Christmas Menu: 6 Dishes Ranked
We tried six dishes from Wetherspoon's new Christmas menu. One dessert was so exceptional it left us speechless. Discover our honest rankings and must-try items.
Wetherspoon's Forgotten Menu Items Fans Miss
From Mexican Monday to the beloved mixed grill, explore the discontinued Wetherspoon menu items that loyal customers still mourn and petition to bring back.
London pub bans children after 6pm
The William The Fourth in Leyton has introduced an adults-only policy from 6pm after customer feedback compared the venue to a 'creche'. Discover the new rules.
Wetherspoon's opens first Spanish pub at Alicante Airport
JD Wetherspoon is launching its first overseas pub in Alicante airport, serving Spanish dishes and alcohol from 6am. Discover the pub chain's European expansion plans.
Wetherspoon confirms first Spain pub at Alicante Airport
Wetherspoon is opening its first mainland Europe pub at Alicante Airport in January 2026, serving British classics and local Spanish dishes to holidaymakers.
Wetherspoon opens new university pub and six more sites
Wetherspoon announces a partnership with the University of Birmingham to open Joe's Bar, plus six new pub openings across the UK by mid-January. Discover the latest expansion.
Nando's to open 14 new UK restaurants after sales boom
Nando's is accelerating its UK expansion with 14 new restaurants after reporting a surge in sales and profits. Discover the new locations and the company's growth strategy.
Nottingham's Plough Inn closes, community fights back
The historic Plough Inn in Radford has closed after unsustainable losses. Locals are campaigning for Asset of Community Value status to protect the beloved pub from redevelopment.
Nearly half of UK firms plan international expansion
Santander's trade barometer reveals 47% of UK businesses are considering overseas growth due to weak domestic economy and tax concerns. Discover how firms are adapting.
Popeyes to open more UK restaurants after hitting 100 sites
Popeyes plans further UK expansion after opening its 100th restaurant at London Bridge. The US fried chicken chain has created over 2,500 jobs and sold 3.1 million sandwiches this year.
Stonegate considers selling over 1,000 UK pubs
Stonegate Group, the UK's largest pub chain, is exploring the sale of over 1,000 venues. The move could see almost a quarter of its sites change hands. Discover the full story.
Inside James Blunt's Posh Chelsea Pub Rescue
Explore The Fox & Pheasant, the Chelsea pub singer James Blunt saved from redevelopment. Discover its history, haunted tales, and high-end menu in this unique London spot.
Stonegate weighs £1bn sale of 1000 UK pubs
Britain's largest pub group, Stonegate, is reportedly considering a £1 billion sale of 1,034 sites to address its £3 billion debt. The move follows pandemic losses and economic pressures. Discover the implications for the UK hospitality sector.
Pub quiz cheating crisis: Landlords fight back
Discover how UK pub landlords are combating smartphone cheaters in pub quizzes, from tech solutions to honest confessions. Learn about this British tradition's challenges.
G Flip Sparks 'Parma vs Parmi' Debate in Australia
Australian singer G Flip has reignited the fiery debate over whether a chicken parmigiana should be called a 'parma' or a 'parmi'. Discover the regional divide and join the conversation.
Budget 2025 may trigger mass pub closures
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is warned the Budget risks the 'biggest loss of pubs in a generation' as closures could hit six a day. Urgent action on business rates and beer duty is demanded.
Pub Quiz Cheating Scandal Sparks Online Frenzy
A pub landlord's social media post outing quiz cheats has ignited online speculation. Share your own pub quiz cheating confessions and suspicions with us anonymously.
Wetherspoon's Britannia Pub in Canary Wharf to Close
JD Wetherspoon announces closure of The Britannia in Canary Wharf, ending an era for London pub-goers as company cites changing work patterns post-pandemic.
Recreate British Pub Classics at Home
Discover how to master Britain's favourite pub classics in your own kitchen, from perfect fish and chips to irresistible sticky toffee pudding.
Pub landlord's viral pool shot stuns internet
Watch in awe as a British pub landlord executes what's being hailed as 'the greatest pool shot ever' in a viral video that's taking social media by storm.
Haunted UK pub has grave beneath floorboards
Discover The Nutshell in Bury St Edmunds, Britain's most haunted pub where patrons literally drink above the dead. This historic establishment holds a 400-year-old mystery beneath its floorboards.
UK's Best Pub 2025 Crowned in National Competition
Discover the champion pub that's beaten 4,000 competitors to claim the prestigious title of UK's best, offering the perfect blend of atmosphere, ale, and outstanding hospitality.
John Travolta's 7Up Pub Purchase: Landlord's Story
A British pub landlord shares his incredible story of Hollywood legend John Travolta buying out his entire 7Up stock in a late-night celebrity moment that's still talked about years later.
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