News
The News section on Catering Today delivers the latest updates and developments across the UK hospitality and catering industry. Covering restaurants, pubs, quick service brands, and catering groups, it reports on company announcements, market performance, government policy, and sector-wide trends. With a focus on commercial and operational impact, Catering Today’s news coverage keeps hospitality professionals informed of the events and decisions shaping business conditions and strategic opportunities across the sector.
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Dec- 2024 -5 December
Today’s news in brief – 05/12/24
UKH Scotland has welcomed the new 40% business rates relief for the sector, which will provide “much-needed support” for eligible hospitality businesses. However, the trade body also highlighted that 2,600 Scottish hospitality businesses will still miss out. Those businesses face increased employer NICs from the UK Budget. Itsu has secured…
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5 December
Urban Pubs and Bars saves George and Dragon pub in Wanstead
The historic George and Dragon pub in Wanstead is set to reopen in the new year after being saved from closure by Urban Pubs and Bars. The pub, originally named The George and Dragon but recently trading as The George, faced a permanent shutdown when its previous operators closed the…
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5 December
Essi announces kitchen residency at London’s The Adam and Eve pub
Essi, the Greek-Australian kitchen, has announced that it now holds a long term residency at The Adam and Eve pub in Homerton, east London. The dining room has had a “stylish” transformation, accentuating the pub’s original features. Tucked away behind the bar and away from the hubbub, the dining area…
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5 December
Itsu secures partnership with Delaware North
Itsu has announced a new collaboration with hospitality company Delaware North, which will see the chain deliver sushi produce to Emirates Stadium in Islington, London. This partnership, which aims to build Itsu’s presence beyond traditional high street locations, follows another brand new partnership with Vitality and the launch of its…
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5 December
UKH Scotland welcomes business rates relief but warns thousands excluded
UKHospitality Scotland has said the new 40% business rates relief for hospitality businesses announced in the recent Scottish Budget will provide “much-needed support” for eligible hospitality businesses, but highlighted that thousands will miss out. In yesterday’s (4 December 2024) Budget, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government Shona Robison…
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4 December
Today’s news in brief – 04/12/24
The Employment Rights Bill must reflect the sector’s “unique” position, UKH has urged the government. It comes as the Bill’s four technical consultations officially closed this week (Tuesday 2 December). In its submissions, UKH has highlighted that the proposed changes to statutory sick pay will have the unintended consequence of…
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4 December
Costa Coffee and Freemans bring kiosk concept to London
A fleet of Costa Coffee kiosks are set to hit some of the UK’s biggest live events next year, as part of a deal between the company and Freemans Event Partners. The move builds on the success of the collaboration between Freemans Event Partners and Costa Coffee during the Summer’s…
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4 December
Borough Market’s Applebee’s to relaunch in February 2025
Applebee’s, an institution of Borough Market for 25 years, is set to relaunch in February 2025 to celebrate its anniversary in the food market. Still fully independent and family-run, Applebee’s is one of the original Borough Market traders. Having started as a fishmonger, Joy and Graham Applebee then moved into…
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4 December
Employment Rights Bill must reflect sector’s position, UKH says
UKH has urged the government to ensure the “unique” circumstances of the industry are reflected in any changes made to the Employment Rights Bill. It comes as the Bill’s four technical consultations officially closed this week (Tuesday 2 December). The trade body has submitted responses to each consultation, building on…
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4 December
D&D London CEO wins The Restaurant Association’s ‘Legend Award’
David Loewi, CEO of D&D London, has received the Legend Award sponsored by Fabergé at the Restaurant Association Gala Dinner and Awards, hosted on 2 December at The Savoy, London. The event brought together the hospitality professionals, honouring category winners for their “outstanding” impact in the industry. The news comes…
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