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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- 2021 -8 April
Alexis Gauthier to launch new vegan restaurant
Alexis Gauthier has announced the launch of a vegan casual dining restaurant titled 123V at department store Fenwick which will open 12 April 2021. The restaurant will be situated on the lower ground floor and outside terrace, on Brook Street and Bond Street, and will be the first standalone restaurant…
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8 April
Malhotra Group appoints new CFO
Malhotra Group has announced the appointment of David Elliott as its new chief financial officer (CFO). The hospitality group, which owns hotels, bars and restaurants across Tyneside, is expanding its board as it seeks out commercial interests in the Punjab region of India. Elliott, who has worked within the accountancy…
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7 April
Deliveroo shares rise 2% despite riders strike
Hundreds of Deliveroo riders are expected to strike today for fair pay, and better working rights – as the company saw its shares rise for the first time since its market debut. The socially distanced protests, which were organised by the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB), are planned…
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7 April
High Court sets date for gov’s hospitality restrictions evidence
The government reportedly has until 16 April to file evidence on why indoor hospitality cannot open until 17 May, following a High Court judge ruling. According to Sky News, permission for the case to go to judicial review, and in turn be expedited, will also be made on the week…
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7 April
The Frostkrone Food Group acquires Abergavenny Fine Foods
Abergavenny Fine Foods has announced that it has been acquired by The Frostkrone Food Group for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition falls in line with Frostkrone’s expansion into international markets by adding Abergavenny to its portfolio. The South Wales based caterer was founded in the early 1980s and has since…
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7 April
Scotland’s night time economy leaders call for more financial assistance
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) Scotland has published a letter, pleading with the Scottish government for greater financial support for the sector and a clearer path out of lockdown. In the letter, the trade group warned of the industry’s “Armageddon” as it criticised the “unfair treatment” the sector has…
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6 April
Matt Hancock called to High Court to explain pub closure reasoning
Health secretary Matt Hancock has been called to give evidence at the High Court following a legal case brought forward by Manchester’s night-time economy adviser, Sacha Lord. The summons follow former Pizza Express boss Hugh Osmond and club operator Lord’s decision to launch a legal challenge which suggests the government…
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6 April
East Devon pub ‘significantly damaged’ after roof fire
The thatched roof of a pub in East Devon has been “significantly damaged”, after it caught fire on Sunday 4 April. Local Firefighters in the area arrived at the White Hart in Wilmington after 12pm on Sunday to treat the blaze – with the team working until 17:25pm to ensure…
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6 April
Stella Artois launches £500,000 tips campaign
Stella Artois is set to launch a celebrity-backed Stella Tips campaign on 12 April that will see £500,000 given to hospitality staff across the UK. According to the Evening Standard, some 12,000 hospitality staff are expected to benefit from the campaign that is supported by Jodie Kidd and James Blunt.…
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6 April
UKH publishes hospitality ‘manifesto’ ahead of Scottish election
UKHospitality (UKH) has published its “manifesto” as representatives of the hospitality industry, ahead of the Scottish parliamentary elections in May. The trade association issued demands for the country’s political parties to help assist the industry’s return after lockdown. As part of the manifesto, UKH called for a full review of…
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