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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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Apr- 2025 -3 April
BII partners with the LTC to boost publican wellbeing
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has partnered with the Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) to help more hospitality businesses thrive by supporting the wellbeing of the people who run them. Announced at the inaugural LTC Wellbeing Conference, the new partnership will provide pub people with easy access to expert help…
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2 April
Today’s news in brief – 02/04/25
RedCat Hospitality has reported a turnover rise of 8% to £129.8m in the year ended 31 March 2024, which was described as a transitional year for the company. In 2024, the group welcomed a fresh leadership team as CEO Richard Lewis joined RedCat to oversee a programme of stabilisation. Despite…
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2 April
Ottolenghi co-founder to open Taiwanese noodle bar Kung Fu Mama
Ottolenghi co-founder, Noam Bar-Chang, and founder of Kung Fu Mama Retail, Chris Hsu, have announced the upcoming opening of Taiwanese noodle bar, Kung Fu Mama. The new restaurant is set to open in a “prime position” on Long Acre, Covent Garden on 8 April. The restaurant is designed for eating…
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2 April
RedCat turnover rises 8% to £129.8m in successful transitional year
RedCat Hospitality, the operator behind Coaching Inn Group and RedCat Independent Pubs, has reported a turnover rise of 8% to £129.8m in the year ended 31 March 2024, which was described as a transitional year for the company. In 2024, RedCat saw the arrival of a fresh leadership team as…
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2 April
Slim Chickens to open in Merry Hill in May
Slim Chickens has announced the signing of a new restaurant location in Merry Hill set to open in May. Slim Chickens, known for its Southern-inspired cuisine, will open the two-floor, 5,229 sq ft unit with seating for 175 covers. The restaurant will strengthen Merry Hill’s roster of quick-service dining options,…
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2 April
Fuller’s announces board changes as non-exec director retires
Fuller’s has announced some changes to its board, as Helen Jones, having served six years as an independent non-executive director and chair of the remuneration committee, has retired from her role. As a result, Jane Bednall has joined the board as an independent non-executive director. She also serves on the…
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1 April
Today’s news in brief – 01/04/25
UKH has urged the government to work with the industry amid £3.4bn of new annual costs that have come in today (1 April). Hospitality businesses will now face an additional £1.9bn in wage costs, £1bn of employer NICs and £500m in business rates, as a result of relief being lowered…
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1 April
UKH urges Gov to work with hospitality as ‘eyewatering’ £3.4bn costs hit
UKHospitality has urged the government to work with hospitality to help bring growth and jobs back to the sector on the day (1 April) that £3.4bn of new annual costs hit the sector. It comes as hospitality businesses will now face an additional £1.9bn in wage costs, £1bn of employer…
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1 April
Goose and Berry to open Seventy Five at Liberty
Buckinghamshire and London-based catering and events company Goose and Berry is set to welcome its first restaurant venture, Seventy Five, on 8 April, located on the second floor of Liberty’s Regent Street location. Launching in-line with Liberty’s 150th anniversary year, Seventy Five takes its name from the year it was…
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1 April
Emberwood to debut in Bath
Open-fire restaurant Emberwood has announced that it is set to open in Bath in May, with reservations opening on 3 April. The restaurant has been brought to life as part of a multi-million-pound restoration of No. 5 Queen Square, an iconic landmark of the city. Emberwood takes its name partly…
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