The pub and restaurant sector is in a downturn, said chief executive John Hutson.

Wetherspoon to cut a third of head office staff, with up to 130 jobs at risk

Wetherspoon has shown ITV News precautions it will take when allowed to trade again. 

Pub prototypes show what bars could look like after coronavirus lockdown

The pub chain said around 43,000 staff, more than 99% of its workforce, have been furloughed in the face of the pandemic.

Tim Martin’s pub chain saw shares jump nearly 10%, taking the value of his stake in the group to £531 million.

Protests are being held to highlight concerns over pay conditions at firms including Uber Eats, McDonald’s, TGI Fridays and Wetherspoons.

Two French brandies and Jägermeister from Germany are to be replaced by products from the UK, US and Australia.

From Monday the firm’s policy will be strictly enforced, covering all canines except assistance dogs.

Pub chain JD Wetherspoon is removing itself from all social media across its 900 establishments and head office with immediate effect.


Pub chain JD Wetherspoon said card details had been stolen after a hack on its website.
