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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Jun- 2021 -28 June
Bill Wyman closes Sticky Fingers after 32 years
Former Rolling Stones bassist, Bill Wyman has announced the closure of his London restaurant Sticky Fingers after 32 years of trading. The venue which first opened in 1989 was decorated with rock and roll memorabilia and was named after the band’s 1971 album. The restaurant, which is located on High…
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28 June
UKH calls on Scottish gov to ‘stick with’ short-term let licensing plan
UKHospitality (UKH) Scotland is urging the Scottish government to “stick with” a licensing plan for short-term lets. The government has announced the publication of a draft licensing order for consultation, ahead of laying the final legislation at the Scottish Parliament in September, which will affect the country’s hospitality sector. On…
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28 June
City Pub Group trading hits 90% of pre-pandemic level
City Pub Group has revealed that trading since the reopening of its sites on 12 April 2021 has risen to 90% of 2019 levels, as the group has seen “encouraging” business post-lockdown. The owner and operator of 48 pubs across Southern England and Wales said it was already benefiting from…
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28 June
MP proposes bill to ban tip deductions
A Conservative MP has brought forward a Tips Bill to parliament in a bid to ban restaurants and other hospitality businesses from making deductions from workers’ tips. Under the bill, proposed by Dean Russell, businesses would be unable to make deductions from staff tips, with workers either taking the money…
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25 June
Junk food ads to be banned on TV before 9pm
Fast food businesses in the UK are set to be banned from advertising junk food before the watershed on television. The government’s new rules will come into effect by the end of 2022 and will affect establishments with 250 or more employees that either produce or sell foods with which…
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25 June
Star Pubs and Bar support £750k refurb of ‘original’ Peaky Blinders pub
The Rainbow pub in Digbeth, which was known for its association with the original Peaky Blinders in the 1890s, is set undergo a £750k investment supported by Star Pubs and Bar. The refurb will see the venue, which has been closed for four years, transformed into a live entertainment driven…
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25 June
Kasa and Kin to open in Soho this September
Kasa and Kin has revealed it will open its newest restaurant in London, Soho this September. The new site combines an all-day Philipino cuisine restaurant and bar, with a bakery and patisserie under one roof. With a team overseen by Michelin-starred chef and consultant Pat McDonald and executive chef, Jeremy…
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25 June
The Princess of Shoreditch names Ruth Hansom head chef
The Noble Inns group has announced the appointment of Ruth Hansom as head chef at The Princess of Shoreditch. Joining the east London venue, Hansom will be responsible for creating “new and ambitious” tasting menus on the first floor dining room. She will also be tasked with managing the menu…
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24 June
Court of Appeal confirms Deliveroo self-employment judgement
The UK Court of Appeal has dismissed IWGB union’s appeal against prior judgements that found Deliveroo drivers to be self-employed. The verdict in favour of Deliveroo’s self-employment system for its workers was unanimous, with all three judges agreeing without dissenting opinions. One judge described the verdict that riders are not…
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24 June
L’ETO cafes opens permanent sister site in London
L’ETO cafes has officially opened up a permanent sister restaurant, My&sannně, located on Brompton Road, London. The restaurant offers a Mediterranean-inspired menu, which draws on Greek, Italian and Asian flavours. The venue serves both breakfast and three course dining options, with dishes including Fresh Artichokes and Puglian Burratta with Bottarga…
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