Arise Sir Tim Martin as Wetherspoon boss knighted in New Year honours Sir Tim Outspoken Wetherspoon founder and boss Tim Martin has been knighted in the New Year honours. The businessman, who was a vocal Brexit supporter during the 2016 referendum campaign, has been recognised for his services to hospitality and culture. He said the news of the knighthood came as a surprise. “It had never been expected, so it came out [...]
JD Wetherspoon boss Sir Tim Martin: ‘Dry January becoming minor cult’ while pubs struggle A minor cult The boss of JD Wetherspoon, Sir Tim Martin, has said that Dry January is turning into a “minor cult”, as publicans across Britain brace for a slow month of trade. Sir Tim, who fronts the popular budget boozer, told City A.M that people have “always overindulged at Christmas and then tried to compensate in January”. [...]
Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin takes swipe at ‘slow learners’ The Independent after correction HOSPITALITY Sir Tim Martin has taken a swipe at ‘slow learners’ at The Independent newspaper amid a spat over the Wetherspoon boss' comments
Tim Martin: JD Wetherspoon had a bumper Christmas but high labour costs are bruising pubs January 24, 2024 Sir Tim Martin, the outspoken boss of Wetherspoon’s has said labour and energy costs are far higher than pre-pandemic, highlighting the disparity between pubs, restaurants and supermarkets.
JD Wetherspoon: Tim Martin to open pub at London Waterloo station investing millions and creating 120 jobs April 3, 2024 JD Wetherspoon said the pub will be on the upper ground floor of the Sidings, with the repurposing being done by placemaking expert LCR.
Brewdog Waterloo bar not going anywhere as noisy-neighbours Spoons moves in April 4, 2024 Brewdog said its watering hole in the Sidings is successful and popular, as well as 'family-friendly', while it also serves food.
From a £600m profit to a £1bn loss: The investors who made the most from London-listed firms this year December 31, 2023 The co-founder of fintech Wise has emerged as the top gainer in London's public markets this year, with an average daily gain of over £1.6m.
Russian-born billionaire and former F1 boss tops the richest tax list January 26, 2024 A Moscow-born billionaire and former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone topped this year’s Times tax list, but not for the same reasons.
Wetherspoon’s pubs are more than drinking dens – they’re cultural glue in a world without much of it January 29, 2024 Come for the prices, stay for the history: in many of Britain’s towns, “Spoons” has become the chief steward of civic heritage, writes Adam Hawksbee
Pressure mounts on Sunak over planned six per cent rise in corporation tax February 20, 2023 Prime minister Rishi Sunak is facing down the prospect of a rebellion over next month’s budget as renewed pressure mounts over a planned increase in corporation tax increase. Seven top Tory backbenchers and business owners including Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin have urged Sunak and chancellor Jeremy Hunt to scrap the planned six per cent rise. [...]