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 -18 October
Alcohol duty u-turn a ‘huge blow’, says BBPA
Trade bodies in the hospitality industry have criticised the decision to scrap the proposed freeze on alcohol duty, claiming it represents a “huge blow” to pubs and brewers. Newly appointed chancellor of the exchequer Jeremy Hunt confirmed a u-turn on the planned freeze of alcohol duty proposed by his predecessor…
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18 October
Vegan burger restaurant Frost Burgers enters administration
Frost Burgers, a vegan burger restaurant in Manchester and Liverpool, has entered into administration following “financial distress”. Paul Stanley and Jason Greenhalgh from Begbies Traynor have been appointed as joint administrators after the vegan restaurant chain ceased trading last month. The firm is now looking for someone to buy the…
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18 October
Kerb announces two new traders at the National Theatre
London-based food market operator, Kerb, has revealed that Bad Boy Pizza Society and Mumbai Mix are joining Lucky’s Hot Chicken at the National Theatre this autumn. It is reported that the two new traders will help Kerb build on its recent success, which is said to have been underpinned by…
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17 October
Hospitality driving recovery in cities post-Covid, CGA finds
The hospitality sector is driving the economic recovery of major cities post-pandemic, with Birmingham reported as the most vibrant city thanks to its restaurants, pubs and bars, the CGA has found. Its latest ‘Top Cities’ report, conducted alongside connectivity solutions provider Wireless Social, provided a ‘vibrancy’ ranking of Britain’s 10…
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17 October
Bournemouth hotel names new head chef
Bournemouth based Hotel Miramar has announced the appointment of Robert Feuillet as its new head chef. Feuillet replaces Chris Rackam, who is retiring after 32 years in the role. He brings many years’ experience as a two- rosette chef in restaurants and hotels across the UK. Hotel Miramar is a…
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17 October
Chancellor reverses almost all mini-budget tax cuts
Newly appointed chancellor Jeremy Hunt has reversed almost all of the mini-budget commitments made by previous chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng last month, in a statement made at the Treasury today (17 October). He confirmed the basic rate of income tax will remain at 20% “indefinitely” until the economic situation stabilises, marking…
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17 October
The Inn Collection Group acquires second Welsh site
The Inn Collection Group has completed its second Welsh acquisition with the purchase of The Bull in Beaumaris on the Isle of Anglesey for an undisclosed sum. The pub operator has acquired The Bull and adjoining Townhouse boutique hotel as it expands its pubs with rooms presence in North Wales,…
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17 October
Beerd Craft Beer and Pizza brought to market
Bristol’s first pizza and craft beer restaurant, Beerd Craft Beer and Pizza, has recently been brought to market for an undisclosed amount. The venue, which has been nominated for the Uber Eats ‘Restaurant of the Year’ 2022 award, is positioned in the historic area of St Michael’s Hill in Bristol,…
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14 October
Battersea Power Station Restaurants set to open
Battersea Power Station is set to re-open on Friday 14 October, with restaurants including Le Bab, Where The Pancakes Are, Poke House, Clean Kitchen Club and Paris Baguette set to open their doors to the public. Also launching is Control Room B, a new bar concept from Inception Group, London’s…
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14 October
Comptoir Group appoints new CEO
Comptoir Group, the owner of Comptoir Libanais, has appointed Nick Ayerst as CEO effective from 17 October 2022. Ayerst brings more than 30 years’ experience in the hospitality industry to the role and was previously managing director of Leon, where he joined in 2020 to help restructure its operational model.…
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