Toby Carvery owner toasts higher sales as pubs lead the way
Mitchells & Butlers chief executive Phil Urban said the company is 'working hard' to mitigate higher costs.
www.independent.co.ukHere are the latest notable updates about Toby Carvery from early 2026:
Enfield council pursued eviction actions against Toby Carvery’s operator after a large ancient oak in Whitewebbs Park was partially felled without proper permission, which sparked strong local outrage. Reports indicate the council is treating the incident as potential lease violations and seeking reparations and an apology from the operator.[2][6]
Coverage surrounding the Enfield incident emphasized community anger and the legal steps underway, with media noting that Mitchells & Butlers Retail, the owner of Toby Carvery, had to respond to accusations of acting without proper approvals. The company defended its actions as being in line with safety assessments, while authorities pushed for accountability.[1][2]
If you’d like, I can pull more recent developments or provide a quick timeline and map of affected locations. I can also summarize the controversy for a briefing or look for any official council statements or court filings. Would you like me to do that?[1][2]
Mitchells & Butlers chief executive Phil Urban said the company is 'working hard' to mitigate higher costs.
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www.newsnow.co.ukBosses said they were encouraged by the performance 'despite well-publicised cost inflation challenges facing the sector'
www.the-independent.comToby Carvery is a British carvery chain brand owned and operated by Mitchells & Butlers, which consists of 158 restaurants.
www.wikiwand.comEnfield Council said the 'Guy Fawkes Oak' had around 80 more years to live
www.gbnews.comToby Carvery will be reopening on 4th July, but there's a big change coming to restaurants across the country. Will you be going?
www.goodto.comThe restaurant has been calling guests to notify them of the closure and asks those with reservations to cancel via email or text ...
www.newswall.orgMitchells & Butlers Retail (M&B), the owners of the Toby Carvery restaurant chain, are facing eviction following the partial felling of a tree in Whitewebbs Park, Enfield
www.mirror.co.ukWatch the latest from ITV News - The leader of Enfield Council has said he is “outraged” that the restaurant felled the ancient oak in a north London park without permission on April 3.
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