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- 2023 -24 November
Young’s acquires Tattenham Corner Pub from Whitbread
Tattenham Corner Pub in Epsom Downs, Surrey, has been acquired by Young’s and Co.’s Brewery from Whitbread. Formerly a Beefeater, the acquisition will be Young’s first site in the Epsom Down area, joining its collection of premium pubs in Surrey, including The Bear in Oxshott and Chequers at Walton on…
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23 November
Today’s news in brief – 23/11/23
Ole and Steen has appointed Joachim Knudsen as its new CEO, commencing January 2024. Formerly the MD of McDonald’s Sweden and Denmark, he joins as the bakery chain has doubled in size over the last five years, expanding to London and New York. The board anticipates Knudsen’s leadership will drive…
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23 November
A quarter of consumers to spend more on hot drinks, says CGA
Over a quarter of consumers (28%) have stated that they are likely to spend more on hot drinks in the next 12 months according to data from CGA. More than half (54%) say they are likely to pay extra for a better quality drink, a figure that rises even higher…
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23 November
Ole and Steen appoints new CEO
Ole and Steen – known as Lagkagehuset in Denmark – has announced the appointment of Joachim Knudsen as its new CEO, effective from 1 January 2024. Knudsen, who succeeds Jason Cotta, joins the bakery chain from a previous role as managing director of McDonald’s Sweden and Denmark. Over the past…
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23 November
Coulsdon pub reopens following £250k refurb
The Pembroke Pub in Coulsdon has reopened its doors following a £250k investment by the Stonegate Group. The pub has been refreshed during its short closure and the new site features additional seating, new fixtures and fittings, as well as a new sports area with a pool table and darts…
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22 November
Chancellor extends business rates relief for hospitality
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a series of measures to help boost the UK economy as part of his Autumn Budget including slashing National Insurance by 2% and freezing business rates for retail and hospitality. As part of the new measures, Hunt revealed that National Insurance will be cut from…
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22 November
UKH criticises 10% rise in NLW amid business rates row
UKH has criticised the government’s latest announcement that the National Living Wage will rise 10% and 28p more than originally planned, saying that this increase will have a “knock-on” effect on businesses already struggling with costs. Yesterday, the government announced that the NLW will increase to £11.44 from April 2024,…
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22 November
Confidence in hospitality sector climbs again
Nearly half (49%) of hospitality business leaders feel confident about the hospitality market over the next 12 months, up by four percentage points from August’s figure of 45%. Only 5% of leaders say their business is currently at risk of failure, down from 11% last quarter. The number feeling pessimistic…
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22 November
Sides to open first Manchester site
Sides, the chicken restaurant created by the YouTube group, The Sidemen, is set to open its first outlet in Manchester. The group, which offers a range of chicken dishes with a choice of seven sauces, has agreed to take a 1,222 sq ft unit at Manchester Arndale on a 10-year…
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21 November
Today’s news in brief – 21/11/23
The NTIA warned that one-fifth of night-time businesses might collapse by January without government support. Over 70% are barely breaking even or running at a loss. Independent businesses make up over half, with 95% calling for a VAT cut and 78% urging an extension of pandemic-era business rates relief. Michael…
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