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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Sep- 2022 -13 September
Yum Brands approves $2bn share buyback plan
Yum Brands, the operator of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, has announced that its board of directors has approved a new share buyback plan which authorises repurchases of up to $2bn (£1.7m) in shares of common stock through 30 June 2024. The new authorisation will take effect upon the…
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12 September
Inception Group to open new bar in Battersea Power Station
The Inception Group has announced it will open a new 1950s bar concept inside Battersea Power Station’s control room B from 14 October. The experience will take inspiration from its iconic architecture and history, as staff will don utilitarian boiler suits in a nod to the Power Station’s employees back…
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12 September
Barrio Familia Group set to open new site in Watford
Nightcap, the owner of The Cocktail Club, the Adventure Bar Group and the Barrio Familia Group of bars, has announced the new opening for Barrio in Watford later this year. The ground and first floor character building is located at Bosley’s, The Parade, Watford and comprises a total area measuring…
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12 September
Just Eat launches employee benefits service in Ireland
Just Eat for Business has officially launched its employee benefits and food service for businesses, Just Eat Pay, in Ireland. As part of the launch, Just Eat has also announced the availability of the Just Eat Pay Card. The new debit card will work through the Just Eat website and…
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12 September
Hawksmoor secures B Corp certification
British steakhouse and sustainable seafood restaurant, Hawksmoor, has revealed it has qualified for B Corp certification after a “long, rigorous” assessment. It is reported that the Certified B Corporation are leaders in the global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. In addition, Hawkmoor stands to join a global…
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9 September
Michelin-star chef Mark Sargeant to open new restaurant
Former Chef of the Year Mark Sargeant has announced the opening of his new restaurant, The Brasserie MS, an Art Deco-inspired eatery with a focus on fine dining. Sargeant is a former protégé of Gordon Ramsay and the winner of a Michelin star. The restaurant is located in Folkestone, a…
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9 September
KFC and UK Youth launch youth employability programme
KFC has partnered with youth charity, UK Youth, to pilot a new youth employability programme, Hatch, to support disadvantaged young people into long-term employment and build their work skills and confidence. Hatch is a seven module employability programme aimed at young people aged 16-24. Delivered in partnership with local youth…
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9 September
Brigade Bar and Kitchen joins Searcys portfolio
British restaurateur and caterer Searcys has added restaurant, Brigade Bar and Kitchen, to its portfolio of restaurants, champagne bars and venues. Searcys take on the day-to-day management of the London Bridge eatery while continuing a commitment to founder Simon Boyle’s Beyond Food Foundation, Searcys’ charity partner since 2018. The charity…
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9 September
Food Alert acquires SureFoot Solutions Ltd
Food Alert has announced the acquisition of SureFoot Solutions Ltd by its parent company, The Citation Group, which is said to further strengthen its health and safety, and food hygiene consultancy services. The news comes as the third acquisition by Citation Group for its Food Alert compliance business in the…
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8 September
Energy bills to be capped at £2,500 a year from October
Prime minister Liz Truss has announced today that energy bills for typical households will be capped at £2,500 annually for their gas and electricity bills from the start of this coming October. The news comes as her first major policy announcement, and according to Sky News, the new price guarantee…
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