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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Oct- 2022 -24 October
Rishi Sunak to become next PM
Rishi Sunak is set to become the next leader of the Conservative party and the UK prime minister after becoming the sole candidate to surpass the threshold of 100 votes. Penny Mordaunt announced she was withdrawing from the race only minutes before the nominations deadline at 14:00 BST today (24…
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24 October
Edo Izakaya to launch with debut site this December
A debut site has been secured for Edo Izakaya, a Japanese sake concept founded by Sonny Huang, the owner of Robata, the popular West End sushi restaurant. Located at 154 Old Street, the new 1,894 sq ft restaurant is set to launch in December. Named after the informal bars popular…
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24 October
Zia Lucia launches in Canary Wharf
Independent pizzeria, Zia Lucia, is set to launch a new Canary Wharf location tomorrow (25 October), marking the eighth site to be opened by founders Gianluca D’Angelo and Claudio Vescovo in London’s financial district. Located on the ground floor of one of the district’s skyscrapers, the restaurant has a seating…
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24 October
The Inn Collection Group acquires St Kilda Hotel in Llandudno
The Inn Collection Group has acquired the historic property of the St Kilda Hotel in Llandudno, Wales, as its third site in its “growing” pubs with rooms estate in the region. The news of the Newcastle-based operator acquiring the 60-room property comes as its total number of venues have reached…
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21 October
Cocktail Club opens Canary Wharf site
The Cocktail Club, formerly known as London Cocktail Club, has officially launched its 17th site, with the opening of its new location in Canary Wharf. Located at 9 Cabot Square, the bar’s concept was initially conceived by John James ‘JJ’ Goodman and James Hopkins. JJ was crowned the winner of…
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21 October
Deliveroo warns of growth hit despite strong Q3
Deliveroo has warned that future sales could be hit by the ongoing cost of living crisis, despite welcoming continued year-on-year growth in Q3. Over the period, gross transaction value (GTV) rose by 8% year-on-year, while GTV per order was up 6%, largely driven by item level price inflation. Nonetheless, orders…
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21 October
Anglian Country Inns revenues up 20% in FY22
Anglian Country Inns reported that its revenues increased to £14.3m in the trading period ended 3 April 2022, and represents just over a 20% increase in like-for-like compared to 2019. The group reported that its operating profit for the year was £1.56m, compared to its initial loss of £0.58m in…
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20 October
Gusto Italian re-opens after major refurbishment
Gusto Italian has relaunched its Alderley Edge restaurant after a £250,000 refurbishment. The London Road restaurant recently celebrated its 15th birthday, and Gusto Italian has marked the anniversary by giving the site a significant overhaul, introducing new décor, a revamped private dining room, and new concepts including the Pizza Experience…
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20 October
Liz Truss steps down as prime minister
Liz Truss has announced that she is standing as prime minister after a turbulent week for the government, just six weeks after taking up the premiership. The statement of her resignation was made at 13:30pm today (20 October) following a meeting between Truss and Sir Graham Brady, chairman of the…
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20 October
Caffè Nero Q1 sales at 107% of pre-pandemic levels
Caffè Nero has welcomed strong trading in its first quarter, reporting strong like-for-like sales growth that reached 107% of pre-pandemic levels. Over the period, Caffè Nero opened 14 new stores across different territories. Four of those new stores have opened in the UK, including a flagship store in Stansted Airport.…
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