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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Sep- 2025 -18 September
Domino’s appoints Andrew Andrea as new chief financial officer
Domino’s Pizza Group has appointed Andrew Andrea as chief financial officer, with effect from March 2026. Andrea is currently finance chief at drinks company C&C Group. He spent more than two decades at pub operator Marston’s, including 12 years as finance director, and has held senior roles at Dollond and…
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17 September
New World Trading Company appoints Amber Wood as CEO
Pub and restaurant group The New World Trading Company (NWTC) has promoted Amber Wood to chief executive officer. Wood joined NWTC in 2023 as chief operating officer and previously spent eight years at Loungers plc, where she was managing director of the Cosy Club brand. The group has also appointed…
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17 September
NTIA calls for tax cuts to protect clubs and bars at upcoming budget
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has called on the government to cut taxes in the Autumn Budget (26 November), warning that rising costs are pushing clubs, pubs and bars to the brink of collapse. The trade body said Britain’s nightlife is “under real threat”, with nearly 800 venues closing…
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17 September
Hospitality food and drink prices rise again amid global pressures
The UK foodservice sector saw a significant resurgence of inflationary pressures in June 2025, with nine out of 10 categories seeing month-on-month inflation, according to data from CGA. The oils and fats category has been hit particularly hard, with prices rising 6.7% over the last year and by 1.6% in…
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17 September
Young’s sales rise 5.6% over summer period
Young’s has reported that trading momentum has remained strong in the 24 weeks ended 15 September, with like-for-like sales up 5.6% and total sales up 5.3%. The group said this reflected a “healthy demand” for its pubs, supported by the ongoing sunny weather over the summer as customers “continued to…
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17 September
AP&Co appointed as official caterer for London’s Guildhall
Luxury caterer AP&Co has been appointed as an official catering partner for London’s historic Guildhall following a competitive tender process. The company has also rejoined the accredited supplier list at The Courtauld, strengthening its portfolio across some of the UK’s most significant cultural and heritage venues. With a history spanning…
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16 September
Chuck E. Cheese to make UK debut
US food and entertainment brand Chuck E. Cheese has announced that it is set to make its European and UK debut. The new multi-unit agreement in partnership with a local team will bring the brand’s mix of arcade games, interactive play zones, character, Chuck E. Cheese and his friends, and…
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16 September
Hospitality job losses to hit 111,000 by next budget, UKH finds
UKHospitality (UKH) has projected that 111,000 jobs will have been lost in hospitality by the upcoming budget, which is set to be announced on 26 November. Based on the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the group said this is “illustrative of the impact these costs have…
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16 September
Punch Pubs reshapes leadership as part of growth strategy
Punch Pubs and Co has announced changes to its leadership team as part of its strategy to drive growth and pursue its goal of becoming a “five-star pub company”. Steve Worrall has been appointed to the newly created role of group projects director. He will establish a project management office…
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16 September
Starbucks UK appoints new marketing director
Starbucks has announced the appointment of Vic Robertson as its new marketing director in the UK, as the cafe chain pursues its “Back to Starbucks” strategy under chief executive Brian. Two of the company’s stated priorities are reestablishing its role as a community coffeehouse and reigniting consumer passion for the…
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