Tim Martin pinned down the price hike on LBC

JD Wetherspoon will make sure the price of its breakfast doesn’t rise by more than 20p next year, boss Tim Martin said on Monday.

The confirmation comes despite serious pressure on hospitality from tax hikes and food costs, with warnings of inflation across the sector.

Speaking on LBC radio this morning, Sir Tim Martin told host Nick Ferrari that there would be a “maximum” increase of 20p “across the board” for a Wetherspoons breakfast.

The classic pub fare – a fried egg, bacon, sausages, baked beans, two hash browns and a slice of toast – costs £6.99 in central London, £5.75 in Birmingham New Street and £3.79 in Brentwood Essex.

Martin has previously warned of price hikes at Wetherspoons due to increased costs from higher wages and tax

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