Long winter for pubs as spirit of survival fuels merger talk
On reopening, the industry will have its work cut out in 2021
Wetherspoons
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Wetherspoon boss warns restrictions on pubs could last for years
The chain's founder likens the virus-induced restrictions to the afternoon closing of pubs that came into force during the First World War
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Pubs and restaurants claim marquees and tents count as outdoor space in bid to get around new Tiers
Wetherspoons was said to have ordered 'a thousand units' from gazebo wholesalers ahead of new restrictions
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Government restrictions leave Wetherspoons nursing the mother of all hangovers
Wetherspoon's troubles underline the scale of the crisis in pub-land and for once Tim Martin doesn't sound like a man on his third pint
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Premier Inn owner Whitbread to axe 6,000 jobs
News comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a string of new restrictions on the hospitality industry
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Pub bosses warn curfew means more job cuts
Industry chiefs argue there is no evidence linking the increase in infections to socialising in pubs and restaurants
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Pubs are ‘low risk’ says Wetherspoon boss as 66 staff test positive
Pub giant says trading was 'very quiet' over the weekend after the Government announced plans to tighten restrictions on gatherings
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Wetherspoons warns of annual loss in wake of pandemic
Pub group says bar and food sales fell by 16.9pc for the 44 days to 16 August but are accelerating with most sites now open again
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Wetherspoon boss demands evidence that pubs spread coronavirus
Tim Martin has challenged a top scientist to publish evidence following claims that a recent coronavirus outbreak is linked to pubs
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Wetherspoon to axe up to 130 head office jobs
Tim Martin's pub chain blames cuts on a downturn in trading and a slowdown in the company's rate of expansion
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Wetherspoon to cut price of pint to £1.29 after VAT reduction
The firm announced price reductions of at least 10p per drink and 20p per meal as it chose to pass on the tax cuts
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Pubs and restaurants left thirsty for more following Sunak's £4bn giveaway
Pub, restaurant and tourism leaders hail “eat out to help out” discount scheme and temporary VAT cut - but say more action may be needed
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British firms take £30bn in lifelines from financial markets since mid-March
Companies tap the bond and stock markets in desperate effort to survive coronavirus cash crunch
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Wetherspoon could be forced to tap investors for £250m
Raising cash would dilute Tim Martin's 32pc stake in the pub chain
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Wetherspoon bosses slash pay by half
Tim Martin repeats his claim that closing all pubs and restaurants is an 'over the top' reaction by the Government
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Wetherspoon boss warns against coronavirus lockdown on pubs
Hospitality sector calls for immediate government action to avert potential “cashflow catastrophe”
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