Stonegate eyes £1bn sale of 1,000 UK pubs
Stonegate Group, the UK's largest pub chain, is considering a £1billion sale of over 1,000 venues to address its £3billion debt. Discover the details and what's next for Slug & Lettuce owner.
Stonegate Group, the UK's largest pub chain, is considering a £1billion sale of over 1,000 venues to address its £3billion debt. Discover the details and what's next for Slug & Lettuce owner.
A woman in her 30s remains in life-threatening condition after being struck by a bus near Greenwich IKEA. Police seek witnesses as road closures continue. Call 101 with information.
Explore The Fox & Pheasant, James Blunt's high-end Chelsea pub. Discover its haunted history, celebrity owner, and surprising gourmet menu that goes beyond traditional pub fare.
More than 2,300 residents are campaigning to protect the 18th-century Black Horse Pub in High Barnet from redevelopment by securing 'Asset of Community Value' status. Sign the petition to show your support.
Veeraswamy, London's oldest Indian restaurant, faces closure as its landlord plans to convert its historic building into offices. Celebrity chefs rally to save the iconic eatery. Discover the full story.
The M48 Severn Bridge is closed in both directions for emergency repairs on an infrastructure defect, causing severe travel disruption between England and Wales. Motorists are urged to use the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge diversion. Plan your journey now.
Channel Islands carrier Blue Islands suspends trading, cancels all flights, and makes 100 staff redundant. Passengers urged not to travel to airports. Find out what to do if you're affected.
Ashford International Station's Eurostar closure since 2020 costs £126m yearly in lost visitors. Residents describe a 'ghost town' as M&S leads business exodus. Hope remains with 2026 review.
Discover how UK pub quizmasters combat smartphone cheaters with bans, apps and old-fashioned honesty. Can this British tradition survive digital deception?
Major travel disruption at Heathrow Airport this weekend as Elizabeth line and Heathrow Express services are cancelled. Discover all alternative routes including Tube, coaches and taxis to ensure you catch your flight.
Severe delays hit London's Northern and Victoria lines due to trespassers on the tracks and late engineering works. Commuters face major disruption this morning.
American tourists visited a Wetherspoons pub in London and declared it 'authentic' and 'cultural'. Discover their full experience and surprising food reactions.
A new poll reveals nearly 11,000 UK pubs fear closure within a year as publicans plead for VAT cuts and support in the upcoming Budget. Will the Chancellor act?
A team of pub quiz cheats in Greater Manchester has been shamed and banned after using their smartwatches to get answers, costing the venue regular customers. Read the full story.
A pub landlord's social media post exposing quiz cheats has ignited online speculation. Share your anonymous pub quiz cheating confessions and suspicions with us.
The Roebuck pub in Richmond, famed for its stunning Thames view, has become a social media sensation after a TikTok video amassed over 300,000 views.
London's 18th century Simpson's Tavern is set to reopen in 2025 as Cloth Cornhill after a rent dispute closure. The new owners promise to maintain the historic spirit with chops, steaks and wine-fuelled lunches.
London's acclaimed Black Axe Mangal (FKABAM) will end regular service in Islington on December 20, 2025. Chef Lee Tiernan announces this 'pause' will lead to pop-up events. Discover what's next.
Japanese firm NSK plans to shut its Peterlee factories, placing hundreds of jobs at risk. The union vows to fight the closure. Read the full story.
Japanese firm NSK plans to shut its County Durham factory, risking hundreds of jobs. The automotive bearings plant has become unprofitable. Read the full story.
Menulog is closing its Australian operations on 26 November, affecting thousands of delivery drivers and 120 employees. The Transport Workers' Union is fighting for fair exit payments.
Santander closes all UK bank accounts of British humanitarian volunteer working in Ukraine without explanation, raising concerns about banking restrictions affecting Ukraine support efforts.
The M25 is closed anti-clockwise between J13 and J12 due to a police incident, causing severe delays. Follow our live updates for the latest traffic news and diversion routes.
A casual drink in a London pub turned into a financial nightmare when one customer discovered their card had been charged nearly £1,000 for a single beverage, exposing payment system vulnerabilities that could affect anyone.
Commuters faced travel nightmare during Tuesday morning rush hour as one of London's busiest stations was forced to close due to a faulty escalator, causing widespread disruption across the rail network.
Britain's beloved pubs are vanishing at an alarming rate, with 509 establishments pulling their last pints in just three months as the hospitality industry braces for the upcoming budget.
A UK pub has been slammed with a zero hygiene rating after inspectors discovered multiple mouse corpses on glue boards, droppings throughout the bar area, and shocking cleanliness failures.
Lambeth Council faces backlash after confirming the closure of its key welfare support service, leaving vulnerable residents without critical assistance for benefits, housing and debt issues.
Millions of Sky TV subscribers could be owed hundreds of pounds in refunds as the broadcaster prepares to permanently shut down one of its longest-running services. Here's how to check if you're eligible.
Major travel disruption hits Belgium as Brussels and Liège airports face complete shutdown due to unauthorised drone activity, causing widespread flight cancellations and delays.