Wetherspoons confirms areas of 13 new pubs with 4 at UK vacation parks
Despite Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin claiming that the next year will be tough because of tax rises, it has been confirmed that the company will open 13 new boozers across the country
Wetherpoons is set to open 13 new locations across the UK this year. Adding to their 796 venues, it means the brand will now be seen at more than 800 pubs throughout the country.
And to make Brits even happier, four of those opening will be inside Haven Holiday parks throughout the country, The Sun reports. The announcement – of which all the confirmed branches are listed below – comes as boss Tim Martin calls on the government to remove tax on pub food just a few months before increased employers National Insurance costs are brought in.
Martin said: “From 1 April 2025 labour-related costs at Wetherspoon will increase by around £60 million per annum.
“Government-mandated wage increases have a significantly bigger impact on pub and restaurant companies than supermarkets.
“As previously highlighted, supermarkets pay no VAT in respect of food sales, whereas pubs pay 20%. The VAT distortions that exist today will inevitably create more supermarkets and less pubs.
“This tax advantage allows supermarkets to subsidise the price of beer they sell
“Wetherspoon therefore calls upon Sir Keir Starmer to redress this imbalance, thereby striking a blow for tax equality and ending discrimination in favour of dull dinner parties.”
- Manchester Airport – Terminal Two
- Fulham – Fulham Broadway Station
- Bath – George Street
- Beaconsfield – Station Road
- Wetherby – High Street
- Tooley Street – London Bridge
- Fareham – Whiteley shopping centre
- Cleethorpes Beach – Lincolnshire
- Devon Cliffs – Devon
- Kent Coast – Kent
- Haggerston Castle – Northumberland
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