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Daily Mail
07-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Wetherspoon's boosted by April sunshine as investment grows
JD Wetherspoon expects a 'reasonable' outcome for the year after unseasonably warm weather helped the pub group offset higher costs at the start of the year. The group told investors on Wednesday like-for-like sales were up 5.6 per cent over the 13 weeks to 27 April, though total sales were up by 5 per cent reflecting a 'small number' of pub disposals over the period. Wetherspoon's has sold seven pubs since the star of the year, but opened two, leaving it with 795 venues in total. Having previously revealed a target of 1,000, Wetherspoon's said it intends to open 'four or five' new pubs this financial year and 'approximately 10' in 2026. But the group also spent £17million on seven freehold reversions, whereby Wetherspoon's buys pubs in which it was previously the tenant. An additional seven pubs now operate under a franchise agreement, four of which opened during the last quarter, all operated by Haven Holiday Parks. Chairman Tim Martin also noted fresh investment in new staff facilities across 520 pubs, with 49 completed in the current year, including staff rooms and changing rooms. The group has lined up staff facility investment for approximately 270 more of its pubs in the future at a cost of around £100,000 per venue. Martin also highlighted the group's growing product range, with the arrival of Jaipur traditional ale, Kronenbourg 1664 Biere and Poretti all proving popular additions to the bar. As a result of this investment, Wetherspoon's expects to end its financial year with debt of £720million to £740million, with headroom of approximately £200million. Martin added: 'Bearing in mind that recent trading has been helped by favourable weather, the company anticipates a reasonable outcome for the financial year, notwithstanding previously reported wage and tax increases of approximately £1.2million per week.' JD Wetherspoon shares were down 0.5 per cent at 684.5p in early trading. They have added 12 per cent since the beginning of the year. Robinhood UK lead analyst Dan Lane said: 'Sales are in a good place and there is a clear focus on getting the pub count up but also making sure these are quality sites that the UK public wants to go to. 'Slowly does it though, as the property footprint still sits slightly below the 800 mark, against the 1,000 the group has previously targeted.' Lane added that the market has so far largely 'shrugged off' Wetherspoon's debt pile, while the group's near immunity from US tariff pressures 'has kept its interest despite inflationary pressures'. He said: 'No news of price hikes today and Martin will be hoping to weather any further uptick in inflation before he's forced to erode the chain's main selling point with a lift to the price of a pint. 'If the Bank of England drops interest rates tomorrow, we might see even more attention paid to businesses like this, naturally shielded from tariff headlines and already reinvesting in themselves for the long term.'
Metro
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Insane story behind catchy EasyJet advert song you can't avoid hearing this year
The song on the new set of EasyJet adverts is probably driving you mad now – but did you know it has a truly remarkable origin story? Beginning late last year, EasyJet's new ad campaign for 2025 has encouraged British holidaymakers to 'get out there' and book holidays with the low-cost airline. However, pop music obsessives immediately noticed that a strange song – that's more than 50 years old and never charted in the UK – was playing loudly in the background. The song in question – the one you've been hearing so much of thanks to EasyJet – is from 1972, and has the full title of Prisencolinensinainciusol. Written by Italian artist Adriano Celentano, Prisencolinensinainciusol was a huge hit in Italy and in some other European countries, but never made it to the UK. But it appears 2025 is set to be Prisencolinensinainciusol's year, with EasyJet and an Italian lager Poretti both using the song on recent commercial campaigns. In the Poretti advert, a man is seen sitting on a speedboat and drinking the beer while a group of animated foxes drive the boat – one of them even plays harmonica. The history of 'the EasyJet advert song' goes back more than 50 years, when a 35-year-old Celentano was one of the most prolific and popular music stars in Italy. Cultural historians have claimed that 'Americanisation' began to dominate Italian music in the 1950s and 1960s, with some pop artists changing their accents to sound more American. In 1956, Renato Carosone's song Tu Vuo fa L'Americano (You Want to Be American) brought attention to the growing cultural and societal trend. And it was into this version of Italy that Prisencolinensinainciusol was born, with Celentano wanting to 'capture stereotypical American sounds' with his music. So, in 1972, Celentano got to work on making up a gibberish language that would sound just like American English to a European person who didn't understand it and used that language for Prisencolinensinainciusol. Speaking to NPR in 2012, Celentano said: 'Ever since I started singing, I was very influenced by American music and everything Americans did. 'I like American slang – it's much easier to sing than Italian – [so] I thought that I would write a song which would only have as its theme the inability to communicate. 'And to do this, I had to write a song where the lyrics didn't mean anything,' he said of the song that was performed alongside his wife, Claudia Mori. Some claim that Celentano actually wrote the song as a trick, to fool Italian music listeners into thinking that the song was actually being sung in English. His alleged hunch turned out to be correct: Italians bought the song in droves, and Prisencolinensinainciusol wound up being a top-five hit in Italy. It also reached the top five of the charts in Belgium and the Netherlands, and Celentano himself was even referenced by Ian Dury and the Blockheads in their song Reasons to be Cheerful, Part 3. More Trending Prisencolinensinainciusol was eventually given a UK release under a new title, The Language of Love (Prisencol), but never charted in the 20th century. Things have changed in recent weeks, however, with the song climbing to a new peak of number 93 thanks to its use in the EasyJet and Poretti adverts. As the song got older, it began to be used in some American TV shows – including Fargo, Trust, and Ted Lasso – and Celentano gradually became the second-biggest-selling Italian artist of all time. He also re-recorded Prisencolinensinainciusol on several occasions and has apparently claimed to have 'invented rap' with his fast delivery on the original 53-year-old song. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Shoppers go wild as retro favourite sweet from 80s returns to supermarkets MORE: Fifth of humanity could be guided by one of the world's most conservative leaders MORE: Who will replace Pope Francis? The favourites for the next pope revealed
Scottish Sun
22-04-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
All the tricks to get free beers and drinks this summer – from pub rewards to happy hours
When the sun is shining there a few places better than a pub beer garden CHEERS TO THAT All the tricks to get free beers and drinks this summer – from pub rewards to happy hours Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WE all love enjoying a cold drink in the sunshine, but there's no need for your summer tipple to break the bank. From pub rewards to brewer loyalty schemes and happy hours, there are loads of ways to claim a free bevvy this summer. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 There are loads of ways to cut your costs while enjoying a drink this summer Credit: Getty Many pub groups and breweries offer loyalty schemes or points systems to earn rewards. Others host weekly happy hour deals where selected drinks are available on a two-for-one deal. Here are all the ways you can get free beers and drinks this summer... Ember Inns With the Ember Inns app, you can claim a free pint of beer or a glass of wine, gin and tonic or soft drink this summer. The pub group, which has more than 150 venues, gives a free drink to every customer who downloads and signs up for its app. The app also gives customers access to offers through its Wine Club and Fizz Weekend, as well as the chance to collect rewards every time you spend £10. Members will also receive 25% off their first round of drinks on their birthday and 25% off their bill on their half birthday. Greene King The Greene King app can help you cut the cost of spending a relaxing day in the pub. Users who download and sign up to the pub giant's app receive £5 to spend on food, as well as access to deals across its food and drink range. The app also conveniently allows you to browse the food and drink offering across its more than 2,700 pubs and order from your table. Titanic Brewery Staffordshire-based Titanic Brewery has a loyalty scheme offering members a host of rewards across its venues. As well as a free birthday drink, the brewery offers members the chance to collect points for every £1 spent, which then can be cashed in across its pubs and cafes. Titanic also offers a first class membership for £50 a year. First class members receive more points per pound spent, as well as getting £1 off a pint every week and an invitation to an annual event at the brewery. Planet BrewDog BrewDog launched its loyalty scheme in 2021, rewarding fans with free drinks and exclusive access to new releases. Benefits have included shopping vouchers, free four-packs of beer and the chance to try new products first. The loyalty scheme is currently being reworked, but new rewards are expected soon. Prezzo Enjoy a free bottle of Prosecco, red or white wine or a pint of Poretti on your birthday at Prezzo. Those that sign up for the restaurant group's newsletter receive a birthday treat of either a free drink or two free desserts on their birthday. An email with a code to claim the reward will be sent two weeks before customers' birthdays and is valid for 60 days. Nicholson's If you fancy a free cider in the sun simply download the Nicholson's app and register with the pub group. Those who do so will receive a code to claim a free bottle of Rekorderlig cider at one of its more than 70 pubs. The code must be claimed within six weeks of registering and cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts. O'Neill's Create an O'Neill's reward account and claim a free welcome drink this summer. The pub group's loyalty programme also gives members the chance to collect stamps that can be exchanged for exclusive rewards. They'll also get priority access to limited edition offers and deals. Peroni Italian-founded lager brand Peroni gives beer fans the chance to earn points as they sip with its new scheme. Points can be collected whether you're enjoying a drink in a pub, bar or at home and cashed in for rewards including merchandise and tickets to events. Lager fans can claim points by following QR codes on products and uploading pictures of their beers and receipts. The points can then be cashed in at the Club Peroni online store. Rewards include four bottles of non-alcoholic beer. Browns Browns is offering those who sign up to its newsletter the chance to claim a free cocktail with a main meal this summer. The bar chain will email those who sign up a code that can be used to claim a free muddle strawberry mojito or virgin yuzu and elderflower fizz. The offer can be claimed for about four weeks after registering. Happy hours Many pubs still offer happy hour deals where customers can pick up their favourite drinks for half the price, for a limited time. Across O'Neill's, Ember Inns and Sizzling Pubs in England and Wales happy hour deals are available between 5pm and 8pm on Thursdays. Many Greene King pubs also host happy hours between 4pm until 7pm, Monday to Thursday, while Be at One bars often run the promotion across several evenings a week. Turtle Bay restaurants also offer happy hour deals until 7pm each day and again from 9pm to close. How to save money buying alcohol Alcohol can be pricey if you're planning a party or hosting an event but there are ways to cut costs. It's always important to drink responsibly, here, Sun Savers Editor Lana Clements share some tips on getting booze for the best price. Stocking up can mean big savings on drinks, especially if you want to buy wine or fizz. The big supermarkets regularly offer discounts of 25% when you buy six or more bottles of wine. The promotions typically run in the lead up to occasions such as Bank Holidays, Christmas and Easter. If you know you are going to need booze later in the year, it can be worth acting when you see offers. Before buying your preferred drink make sure you shop around to find the best price – you can use a comparison site such as or Don't forget that loyalty cards can unlock better savings so make sure you factor that in too. If you like your plonk, wine clubs can also be a good way to save money and try new varieties. You'll usually have to pay a membership fee in return for cheaper price so work out if you will be buying enough to make the one off cost worthwhile. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
The Sun
22-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
All the tricks to get free beers and drinks this summer – from pub rewards to happy hours
WE all love enjoying a cold drink in the sunshine, but there's no need for your summer tipple to break the bank. From pub rewards to brewer loyalty schemes and happy hours, there are loads of ways to claim a free bevvy this summer. 1 Many pub groups and breweries offer loyalty schemes or points systems to earn rewards. Others host weekly happy hour deals where selected drinks are available on a two-for-one deal. Here are all the ways you can get free beers and drinks this summer... Ember Inns With the Ember Inns app, you can claim a free pint of beer or a glass of wine, gin and tonic or soft drink this summer. The pub group, which has more than 150 venues, gives a free drink to every customer who downloads and signs up for its app. The app also gives customers access to offers through its Wine Club and Fizz Weekend, as well as the chance to collect rewards every time you spend £10. Members will also receive 25% off their first round of drinks on their birthday and 25% off their bill on their half birthday. Greene King The Greene King app can help you cut the cost of spending a relaxing day in the pub. Users who download and sign up to the pub giant's app receive £5 to spend on food, as well as access to deals across its food and drink range. The app also conveniently allows you to browse the food and drink offering across its more than 2,700 pubs and order from your table. Titanic Brewery Staffordshire -based Titanic Brewery has a loyalty scheme offering members a host of rewards across its venues. As well as a free birthday drink, the brewery offers members the chance to collect points for every £1 spent, which then can be cashed in across its pubs and cafes. Titanic also offers a first class membership for £50 a year. First class members receive more points per pound spent, as well as getting £1 off a pint every week and an invitation to an annual event at the brewery. Planet BrewDog BrewDog launched its loyalty scheme in 2021, rewarding fans with free drinks and exclusive access to new releases. Benefits have included shopping vouchers, free four-packs of beer and the chance to try new products first. The loyalty scheme is currently being reworked, but new rewards are expected soon. Prezzo Enjoy a free bottle of Prosecco, red or white wine or a pint of Poretti on your birthday at Prezzo. Those that sign up for the restaurant group's newsletter receive a birthday treat of either a free drink or two free desserts on their birthday. An email with a code to claim the reward will be sent two weeks before customers' birthdays and is valid for 60 days. Nicholson's If you fancy a free cider in the sun simply download the Nicholson's app and register with the pub group. Those who do so will receive a code to claim a free bottle of Rekorderlig cider at one of its more than 70 pubs. The code must be claimed within six weeks of registering and cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts. O'Neill's Create an O'Neill's reward account and claim a free welcome drink this summer. The pub group's loyalty programme also gives members the chance to collect stamps that can be exchanged for exclusive rewards. They'll also get priority access to limited edition offers and deals. Peroni Italian-founded lager brand Peroni gives beer fans the chance to earn points as they sip with its new scheme. Points can be collected whether you're enjoying a drink in a pub, bar or at home and cashed in for rewards including merchandise and tickets to events. Lager fans can claim points by following QR codes on products and uploading pictures of their beers and receipts. The points can then be cashed in at the Club Peroni online store. Rewards include four bottles of non-alcoholic beer. Browns Browns is offering those who sign up to its newsletter the chance to claim a free cocktail with a main meal this summer. The bar chain will email those who sign up a code that can be used to claim a free muddle strawberry mojito or virgin yuzu and elderflower fizz. The offer can be claimed for about four weeks after registering. Happy hours Many pubs still offer happy hour deals where customers can pick up their favourite drinks for half the price, for a limited time. Across O'Neill's, Ember Inns and Sizzling Pubs in England and Wales happy hour deals are available between 5pm and 8pm on Thursdays. Many Greene King pubs also host happy hours between 4pm until 7pm, Monday to Thursday, while Be at One bars often run the promotion across several evenings a week. Turtle Bay restaurants also offer happy hour deals until 7pm each day and again from 9pm to close. How to save money buying alcohol Alcohol can be pricey if you're planning a party or hosting an event but there are ways to cut costs. It's always important to drink responsibly, here, Sun Savers Editor Lana Clements share some tips on getting booze for the best price. Stocking up can mean big savings on drinks, especially if you want to buy wine or fizz. The big supermarkets regularly offer discounts of 25% when you buy six or more bottles of wine. The promotions typically run in the lead up to occasions such as Bank Holidays, Christmas and Easter. If you know you are going to need booze later in the year, it can be worth acting when you see offers. Before buying your preferred drink make sure you shop around to find the best price – you can use a comparison site such as or Don't forget that loyalty cards can unlock better savings so make sure you factor that in too. If you like your plonk, wine clubs can also be a good way to save money and try new varieties. You'll usually have to pay a membership fee in return for cheaper price so work out if you will be buying enough to make the one off cost worthwhile.
