Turnover at brewer and pub operator Arkell’s rose 7.3% to £23,138,303 in the year ending March 31, 2018, with pre-tax profit up from £3,252,871 to £3,296,577.

Chairman James Arkell said: “Turnover for the year increased by 7.3%, and this result was significantly influenced by the investment made in 2017, which included buying two pubs and carrying out substantial refurbishments on four pubs in our existing estate.

“The combination of the World Cup and excellent weather has generated continued sales growth in the early months of this financial year.”