News
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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Feb- 2025 -6 February
BoE cuts interest rates to 4.5%
The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to cut interest rates from 4.75% to 4.5%, the lowest level since June…
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6 February
Company of Cooks secures £18m in London retained business
Catering firm Company of Cooks has extended its partnerships with all the Livery venues in its portfolio, securing over £18m…
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6 February
Di Maggio Restaurants eyes expansion as FY turnover hits £49.5m
Di Maggio Restaurants Group (DRG), the operator of 11 French and Italian hospitality concepts, is looking to acquire further sites…
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5 February
Today’s news in brief – 05/02/25
The Nero Group has seen a ‘record’ sales growth of 13.6% in H1, with sales reaching £310m – underpinned by…
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5 February
Storm Éowyn curtails drinks sales revival in January
Drinks sales in the UK fell 5% year-on-year in the seven days ended Saturday 25 January as Storm Éowyn caused…
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5 February
Caffé Nero sales jump 13.6% in H1
The Nero group has reported a “record” sales growth of 13.6% for the first half of its financial year ended…
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5 February
Nightcap acquires Brighton’s i360 Tower and hospitality venue
Nightcap has announced the acquisition of Brighton’s i360 Tower, following a decision by Brighton and Hove City Council to release…
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5 February
Punch Pubs and Co acquires the Bull, Ilchester
Punch Pubs and Co has added to its growing portfolio with the acquisition of The Bull pub in Ilchester, Somerset,…
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4 February
Today’s news in brief – 04/03/25
Various Eateries has reported a revenue uplift of 9% to £49.5m in FY24, which was largely driven by new site…
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4 February
Boxpark granted Shoreditch lease extension until September 2025
Boxpark has announced that its original flagship Shoreditch location will remain open until the end of September 2025 following support…
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