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The latest industry news from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.
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Jun- 2024 -21 June
Today’s news in brief – 21/06/24
The NTIA has asked the new government to appoint a NTE minister to “safeguard the future of nightlife”. This comes as the night time economy is struggling to meet global standards due to a lack of dedicated representation and leadership. Such a move would restore confidence within the sector, demonstrating…
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21 June
Noble Restaurants Group appoints new culinary director
Noble Restaurants Group has recently announced the appointment of Jeremy Brown as its new culinary director. With a career spanning over three decades, Brown brings a “wealth” of culinary expertise and leadership to his new role. He will oversee culinary operations across three key elements of Noble Restaurants Group’s portfolio:…
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21 June
Alley Cats to open new Chelsea venue
Alley Cats has announced the opening of its second location on King’s Road in Chelsea at the beginning of August. This new site will be part of the Sloane Stanely estate on the King’s Road, building on the success of its first Marylebone site. The restaurant will be led by…
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21 June
NTIA urges new govt to appoint night time economy minister
The NTIA has called on the incoming government to appoint a night time economy (NTE) minister to “safeguard the future of nightlife”. This comes as the night time economy is struggling to meet global standards, the trade body has said, due to a lack of dedicated representation and leadership. While…
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21 June
Be At One Nottingham to reopen following £350k refurb
Cocktail bar Be At One Nottingham is set to reopen on 5 July 2024 following an extensive £350,000 refurbishment. Closed since 10 June 2024, Be At One Nottingham which offers ice-throwing, light swinging, and napkin-tossing antics — will feature a ‘chef’s table’ style bar, a selfie booth, an infinity mirror…
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20 June
Today’s news in brief – 20/06/24
Popeyes UK will open its 50th site in Glasgow and has revealed it is on track to deliver the growth it projected in January – doubling the size of its UK estate this year. Popeyes entered the UK market back in November 2021 and has since seen success with 49…
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20 June
Eastway Brasserie appoints new head chef
Eastway Brasserie has announced the appointment of Pedro Costa as its new head chef. Costa brings over 20 years of culinary experience and having worked in some of the most prestigious establishments. Some of his past experience includes working with the ETM Group and the exclusive Soho House. Originally from…
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20 June
BoE holds interest rates for 7th consecutive month
Interest rates have remained unchanged at 5.25% for the seventh consecutive month, the Bank of England has announced. The bank’s MPC voted by a majority of 7–2 to maintain the rate, despite inflation hitting its target and falling to 2% in May. UK inflation hit its target for the first…
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20 June
Hydes invests £1m in beer garden renovations for summer
Hydes has announced that its beer gardens, patios and terraces have undergone renovations adding up to £1m across its pub estate. As part of its ongoing pub refurbishment programme, which has seen over £10m get invested back into the Hydes pub estate since 2022, the family-owned business has enhanced many…
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20 June
The Macallan to launch new dining experience in Scotland
Single malt Scotch whisky brand The Macallan is collaborating with Spanish restaurant El Celler de Can Roca to launch a new permanent dining experience, TimeSpirit, at The Macallan Estate this summer. The Macallan and El Celler De Can Roca’s collaboration, TimeSpirit, will be the Spanish restaurant’s first dining concept outside…
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