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Stocks slip as Whitbread tops FTSE 100

The World Bank has raised its global growth forecast by 0.2 percentage points for 2026.

Evening Standard

Premier Inn owner Whitbread set for lower-than-expected business rates hit

The hospitality group expects an impact of around £35 million a year, having previously said this could be up to £50 million.

Evening Standard

US activist investor urges Whitbread review after budget tax changes

Corvex says Premier Inn owner should rethink strategy as company braces for business rate changes next year

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Stocks end winning week up despite hit for Premier Inn owner Whitbread

Whitbread slid 11% after warning that changes to business rates in Wednesday’s Budget will materially increase costs in the next financial year.

Evening Standard

Fury as London pubs, hotels, and shops hammered by business rates soaring by tens of thousands of pounds

Premier Inn expects its business rate bill to go up by between £40 million and £50 million a year

Evening Standard

Premier Inn owner’s costs to rise by up to £50m after business rates changes

Whitbread is among hotel owners to be hit hard by changes in valuations linked to next year’s business rates payments.

Evening Standard

Pub chain Mitchells & Butlers faces £130m hit from rising wage and food costs

Group, which also owns restaurant brands including Toby Carvery, feels impact of increase in employer NICs

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I stayed in one of Wetherspoon’s award-winning hotels – here’s what I really thought

As Premier Inn is overtaken by Wetherspoons in an influential hotel ranking, Simon Calder checks in

The Independent UK

The UK hotel chain dubbed the worst for 12th year in a row

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The Independent UK

The best hotels near Dublin airport for a convenient pre-flight stay

Have to catch an early flight? Book these hotels near Dublin Airport for a practical and comfortable start (or end) to your holiday

The Independent UK

FTSE 100 closes higher despite sluggish economic growth

The tepid progress for the economy recently could prompt the Office for Budget Responsibility to downgrade its economic assessment.

Evening Standard

Premier Inn sales slip in UK despite boost from Oasis gigs

Hospitality group Whitbread said it shaved millions of pounds off of its cost base in a bid to mitigate higher labour costs and food inflation.

Evening Standard

Premier Inn investors hoping for summer boost amid rising hotel prices

Whitbread, which also owns the Beefeater and Brewers Fayre chains, will publish its half-year financial results on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Book on a Tuesday, try for freebies: how to get the best deal on a UK hotel room

Being flexible about when and how you make a reservation can bring rewards for travellers

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The Exmouth factor – exploring the south Devon beach town by bus, train and on foot

Easy to reach by rail and a seafood-lover’s paradise, Exmouth is a perfect place for decompressing, with walks and boat rides on the doorstep

Tom’s Guide

Silentnight Premier Inn 2.0 Mattress review: Enjoy hotel-quality comfort, every night

Is the Silentnight Premier Inn mattress worth bringing home from the hotel? I slept on it for a month — here's what I think.

The Independent UK

I tested the TikTok viral Premier Inn pillows - here’s my verdict and where to buy them

Recreate the hotel experience at home and prepare for a dreamy night’s sleep

The Independent UK

The best hotels close to Glasgow airport, for ease, convenience and free airport shuttles

Jetting in or out of Scotland’s second city? Here are the best places to rest your bones

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Evening Standard

Whitbread sales under pressure amid overhaul and tough UK market

The group saw first-quarter accommodation sales fall 2% while food and drink plunged 16%.

The National (Scotland)

Plans submitted for 102-bedroom Premier Inn in Scottish city centre

Plans to transform an old office building in Edinburgh’s city centre into a 102-bedroom Premier Inn have been submitted

Evening Standard

Premier Inn owner appoints Severn Trent boss as new chairwoman

Christine Hodgson joins partway through a five-year growth plan at the company, which involves building thousands more hotel rooms.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 27 May: Index nears record, BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce continue strong run

Buyers kept Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems in their sights today as the FTSE 100 index advanced another 1% to trade within reach of March’s record high.

The Independent UK

8 best pillows for 2026, expert-tested for every kind of sleeper

Whether firm or soft, cooling or super thick, the right pillows will help you sleep soundly

The Independent UK

Controversial hotel approved for Cornwall beauty spot despite local anger

One councillor said ‘local democracy has been thrown out of the window’ after the decision

Evening Standard

Controversial hotel approved in St Ives despite fierce local opposition

Cornwall Council had originally refused planning permission for the 90-room Premier Inn at St Ives last year.

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