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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 -15 April
Drinks sales jump 5% thanks to good weather in April
Average drinks sales in managed venues in the week to 5 April were up by 5% from the same period in April thanks to bright weather. The CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker revealed that the April increase raises hopes for some sustained real-terms growth for the On Premise after…
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15 April
Thwaites completes £600k The Bull’s Head refurb
The Bull’s Head pub in Earlswood, Solihull, has re-opened with a new look after completing a £600,000 refurbishment. Owned by hospitality business Thwaites, the pub has enhanced its al fresco offering with a new outdoor space – named The Barn at The Bulls Head – which features an outside bar,…
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14 April
Today’s news in brief – 14/04/25
The NTIA has issued an urgent open letter calling for support for alfresco dining and nightlife revival, addressed to the CEOs and leaders of all London boroughs. This call comes in alignment with Deputy Mayors Howard Dawber and Justine Simons, who have written to boroughs encouraging support for alfresco dining…
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14 April
NTIA pens open letter calling for alfresco dining support
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has issued an urgent open letter to the chief executives and leaders of all London boroughs calling for support for alfresco dining and nightlife revival. This call comes in alignment with Deputy Mayors Howard Dawber and Justine Simons, who have written to boroughs encouraging…
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14 April
Family-run pub and restaurant in Lancashire hits the market
The Plough, a family-run pub and restaurant near the village of Oswaldtwistle in Lancashire, has hit the market with an asking price of £435,000. The Plough is an established public house known for serving cooked food and a wide range of wines, gins and cocktails. The pub received an “England’s…
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14 April
Stonegate pub The Hazel Tree reopens following a six-figure investment
Corby-based Stonegate pub The Hazel Tree has reopened following a six-figure investment, creating two new jobs in the local community. The pub has been fully redecorated with new furniture, an audio-visual system, and a new professional-standard darts area. The pool table has been retained, offering a dedicated space for pub…
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14 April
Greene King to invest £10m into new HR and payroll platform
Greene King has announced a £10m investment in its people focussed HR and payroll platform over the next five years in partnership with Workday. Designed to digitalise processes such as booking time off and viewing payslips, the cloud-based HR and payroll system aims to provide “a user-friendly experience for team…
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14 April
WSCS Global launches exclusive paper cutlery
WSCS Global is launching a new planet-conscious paper cutlery solution for consumers to eat food on the go. Unlike traditional on-the-go cutlery, WSCS’s paper cutlery combines multiple layers of paper for added strength, and is precision-cut for a smooth and comfortable eating experience every time. By manufacturing in India in partnership…
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11 April
Today’s news in brief – 11/04/25
NWTC has seen a 9% improvement in like-for-like sales across the last four quarters, following the appointment of a new leadership team and a renewed focus on The Botanist brand. Antony Doyle, the former operations director of Loungers, joined New World Trading Company in June 2024 as its group operations…
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11 April
Cotswold Hospitality Group acquires The Lamb Inn
The Cotswold Hospitality Group has announced that it has acquired The Lamb Inn, a gastropub in Witney, Oxfordshire, off an asking price of £695,000 for the freehold. The 18th Century pub and restaurant had previously been owned by experienced operators Sebastian and Lana Snow. The Snows said: “We are incredibly…
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