Pub chain basks in the sunshine

YOUNG’S boasted a strong start to the year after the recent heatwave saw customers flock through the pub group’s doors.

Sales in the 13 weeks to the end of June jumped 10.8pc on the previous year. Stephen Goodyear, chairman, warned about the challenging environment and cost pressures from increased business rates, the National Living wage and Brexit.

Rival Greene King warned of competition from takeaway sites like Just eat as customers opted for nights in over eating out last month.