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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Nov- 2025 -7 November
Wetherspoon reports 3.7% rise in Q1 sales amid cautious outlook
JD Wetherspoon has reported a 3.7% increase in like-for-like sales for the 14-week period ended 2 November, as total sales rose 4.2% compared with the same period last year. It comes as bar sales during the first quarter grew by 5.7%, food sales rose by 0.9%, and slot and fruit…
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7 November
F&B sector tops London retail demand for seventh quarter
Food and beverage (F&B) operators have continued to lead retail demand in London, maintaining their dominance for a seventh consecutive quarter, according to new research from real estate adviser Colliers. In Q3 alone, F&B brands accounted for 137 of the 330 retail space requirements tracked by the firm. Meanwhile, leisure…
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6 November
Marcliffe unveils new brasserie Skylark
Marcliffe Hotel in Aberdeen is to open a new brasserie, Skylark, at the end of this month. The venue will be a “vibrant space”, with a focus on local ingredients and contemporary design. The name Skylark comes from the bird known for its “joyful song and skyward flight” according to…
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6 November
Diageo posts flat sales in Q1
Diageo has revealed that its organic sales growth was flat for the 13 weeks ended 30 September 2025. Reported sales fell 2.2% from £4.99bn down to £4.86bn largely reflecting the negative impact of disposals and with negligible impact from foreign exchange. The company’s organic volume growth of 2.9% was offset…
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6 November
BoE holds interest rates at 4% ahead of Budget
The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to keep interest rates steady at 4% ahead of the upcoming Budget announcement on 26 November. The bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of five to four to maintain the rate, with four members voting to reduce it by 0.25…
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6 November
Arc Inspirations FY turnover holds steady at £47.2m
Arc Inspirations has reported that turnover stood at £47.2m for the year ended 31 March, marginally below the £47.4m recorded in the previous year, as record festive trading offset market pressures. The hospitality business saw its operating profits for the year fall from £721k to £134k, while adjusted EBITDA were…
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6 November
Chargal to open in Mayfair this December
Chargal, a new three-storey restaurant, will open at 11 Berkeley Street in Mayfair this December. The concept has been developed by restaurateur Serdar Demir, founder of The Mantl in Knightsbridge. Demir, who has worked in the hospitality industry for more than 25 years, stated the project continues his exploration of…
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5 November
Deep Blue Restaurants rebrands as Harry Ramsden’s Group
Deep Blue Restaurants has rebranded as Harry Ramsden’s Group Limited in a move aimed at uniting its business under one global brand and supporting plans for international growth. The change marks what the company described as a major step in its development, with Deep Blue sites set to adopt the…
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5 November
KFC UK and Ireland sees sales jump 9% in Q3
Yum Brands has revealed that KFC UK and Ireland system sales grew 9% in the 13 weeks ended 30 September 30, 2025, driven by strong growth in transactions. Furthermore, the company stated that its in-store sales grew 8% while its delivery sales rose 12% in the period. It put this…
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5 November
UKHospitality welcomes Keep Britain Working review
UKHospitality has expressed support for the Keep Britain Working review, led by Sir Charlie Mayfield, which sets out a new employer-first approach to workplace health and tackling rising economic inactivity linked to ill-health. The review aims to help businesses create healthier and more resilient workplaces while supporting people to stay…
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