Sales and profit margins have fallen at pubs group JD Wetherspoon as it continues to battle the effects of the UK-wide smoking ban.

Walkabout pubs owner Regent Inns has issued its fourth cautionary statement this year over future trading as it battles a slowdown in consumer spending.

Frankie & Benny's owner Restaurant Group has bought Brunning & Price, voted 2007 Pub Group of the Year by the Good Pub Guide, for £32 million.

One year since the forced closure of its US gambling business, Aim-quoted Sportingbet has been given a lifeline with strong growth at its European sports betting arm.

A £2 million bill to repair 150 flooded pubs will hit profits at brewing group Marston's, it has warned. The harsh weather during June and July will lead to full-year profits below analyst expectations of £100 million.