JD Wetherspoons returns to profit but warns of inflation impact
The trading update comes after the ONS recorded an unexpected 10.4% jump in inflation that was driven by increased food and drink prices in pubs and restaurants
Pub chain JD Wetherspoons has returned to profit in H1, with profit before tax reaching £4.6m for the 26 weeks ended 29 January after a £26.1m loss the prior year.