Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy noticeBritain’s biggest pub group is considering the sale of 1,000 sites in a move that could be worth £1 billion, according to reports. Stonegate Group became saddled with the £3 billion deficit after its merger with rival company Ei in 2019 - just months before the Covid lockdown left the industry in tatters. The Times reports that one option being considered by executives is selling the pubs off in groups of hundreds rather than pursuing a sale of the entire group. Stonegate Group has been contacted for comment.
