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  • Butlin’s boss reveals where possible new UK site could be

    Business

    The chief executive of Butlin’s has revealed where in the UK the holiday resort chain could open a new site in the future. Jon Hendry Pickup, speaking on a new episode of City AM‘s Boardroom Uncovered show, said expanding beyond the company’s current three locations “would definitely” be something it would be interested in pursuing [...]

    Stephen Mulhern hosts shows at Butlin's.
  • Butlin’s boss: We’re not going to tax ourselves to success

    Business

    The chief executive of holiday park chain Butlin’s has hit out at Chancellor Rachel Reeves after saying increases taxes on businesses is not the way to improve the UK economy. Speaking on an up-coming episode of City AM‘s Boardroom Uncovered show, Jon Hendry Pickup said the country is “not going to tax ourselves to success” [...]

    The boss of Butlin's has hit out at Chancellor Rachel Reeves' handling of the UK economy. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)
  • Haven and Warner Hotels owner slips into the red after Butlin’s sale

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    The group behind Haven holiday parks and Warner Leisure Hotels fell into the red after the sale of Butlin’s, it has been revealed. Bourne Leisure, which is owned by investment giant Blackstone, has reported a pre-tax loss of £166.5m for 2023, according to newly-filed accounts with Companies House. The loss comes after the group reported [...]

    The owner of Haven and Warner Leisure Hotels made a pre-tax loss during 2023 after the sale of Butlins.

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