Today’s news in brief – 15/11/24

Young’s total revenues for H1 rose 27.2% to £250m, as like-for-like revenues rose 4.4% due to an “excellent” Euros turnout. Despite continued National Living Wage increases of almost 10%, utility costs and dual running costs from Young’s City Pub Group acquisition in the first quarter, adjusted operating profits rose by £7.1m to £38.1m during the first half.