Tim Martin, the executive chairman and founder of one of Britain's biggest pub chains, said that 'costs have been higher than anticipated,' including the property taxes business rates ....
JD Wetherspoon has criticised soaring taxes under Labour after its costs rose by £45m in the second half of last year ... JD Wetherspoon has warned of lower profits despite the business recording strong sales growth.
JD Wetherspoon has warned its profits will be lower in the first half of the year as outrage towards the Government’s business rates raid mounts ... This means that interim profits are ‘likely to be lower’ than in the first half of last year ... Martin said.
Pub chain JD Wetherspoon was hit by a £45 million cost explosion in the first half of the year with energy and repair bills, wages, and business rates all rising dramatically ...The warning sent Wetherspoon shares tumbling 7% in early trading.
) J D WETHERSPOON PLC... J D Wetherspoon plc ('Wetherspoon' or 'the company') announces an update on current trading and possible full year outlook ... Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin said. ... J D Wetherspoon ...
A chance for a pint and a feeling of home for UK passengers at Alicante Airport as Wetherspoon confirms opening of its first European pub ... Wetherspoon will be opening its first pub abroad in ...