All Whitbread articles
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NewsBudget to slash up to £60m from Whitbread’s rates bill
The Premier Inn operator says it expects business rate measures announced in the UK budget to have ‘a significant positive impact’ on its financial performance
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Whitbread wins proxy adviser backing in battle with activist investor Corvex
Two leading advisory firms have recommending Whitbread shareholders vote against the appointment of a Corvex-backed director to the board
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NewsStrong US performance drives RevPAR acceleration for IHG
The Holiday Inn owner says its breadth of geography, brands and stay occasions captured increasing demand around the world in Q3 with good growth also reported across the EMEAA region
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Weekend PressWhitbread’s Paul digs in as activist showdown looms
Whitbread chief executive Dominic Paul has mounted a robust defence of the Premier Inn owner’s long-term growth strategy as it faces a shareholder revolt from US activist investor Corvex Management, which has built a stake worth almost £300m.
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NewsLeading hospitality businesses to create 100,000 job roles for NEETs
Nando’s, Burger King, Premier Inn and Fuller’s are among those that have committed to hiring young people not in education, employment or training over the next three years
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NewsWhitbread warns activist pressure could distract from growth strategy
The Premier Inn owner warned Corvex Management’s demand for a board seat could slow execution of the group’s plan and has urged other shareholders to reject it
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NewsWhitbread sees accommodation sales up 3% in UK & Ireland
Adjusted profit before tax was down 9% to £287m in the 26 weeks to 27 August 2026, reflecting a strong trading performance in the UK & Ireland and Germany, offset by temporary transition costs associated with its extended Accelerating Growth Plan, the Premier Inn operator said.
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NewsCoca-Cola reignites Costa sale
The drinks giant is once again exploring a sale of Costa Coffee, according to people familiar with the matter, following its aborted attempt to offload the business last year
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NewsWhitbread sites acquired by former managers
Common Table Group has announced plans to acquire 57 restaurant sites and one Premier Inn hotel from Whitbread for an undisclosed sum
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NewsCosta Express sees profits jump
The self-serve coffee business reported a 37% rise in profit after tax for FY25, driven by a reduction in operating costs
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NewsLabour minister admits tourist tax launched without assessing jobs impact
Local government minister Jim McMahon said the government had failed to carry out a formal national impact assessment of the levy and its effect on the economy
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Weekend PressPremier Inn owner: ‘Tourist tax’ could stop us opening new hotels
Whitbread boss Dominic Paul tells The Times Andy Burnham’s planned levy on overnight visitors would hit an industry already struggling with higher business rates
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OpinionVisitor levies may work in cities. The real test lies elsewhere
Jet-setting city-break visitors to English cities are unlikely to be put off by a tourist tax, with overnight levies already commonplace acorss Europe. The greater concern is for more price sensitive family staycations to coastal, rural and seasonal destinations which are already under pressure
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NewsHospitality leaders condemn tourist tax as latest blow to a sector at breaking point
Communities secretary Angela Rayner announced local and regional leaders will be able to introduce a percentage-based charge on overnight stays in hotels, holiday lets and B&Bs, with Labour mayors indicating they are likely to levy around 5%
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NewsFive Guys and Whitbread named for underpaying staff
Five Guys said the £54k underpayments identified by HMRC were caused by “technical differences in how payroll regulations were applied”, and have now been repaid
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NewsUKH launches new guest safety principles for hotels
The guidance is built around five core principles of ensuring guest security and safety in accommodation
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NewsTravelodge CEO steps down
Joanna Boydell’s departure, announced alongside the group’s H1 results, comes as the business overhauls its safety procedures following a sexual assault at one of its hotels
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NewsWhitbread to sell 53 sites to Queensway Inns
Based in Newcastle, Queensway has extensive experience operating hospitality businesses across the UK and intends to operate the sites as going concerns
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NewsWhitbread restaurants to close for good in September
The Premier Inn operator is preparing for the final trading days of its branded restaurants as part of a major restructuring plan
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NewsWhitbread appoints new non-executive director
Mark Allan, CEO at Land Securities Group, begins his role on 1 October 2026 and will also join the audit committee and nomination committee.