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 -15 June
Lockdown delay will cost hospitality sector £3bn, warns UKH
The four week delay to the final stage of easing lockdown restrictions in England will cost the hospitality sector “around £3bn in sales”, according to Kate Nicholls, UKHospitality chief executive. According to Nicholls, the extension, which will see the remaining social distancing measures continue beyond 21 June, puts 300,000 hospitality…
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14 June
Chucs opens sixth London site
Chucs, a London-based chain of Italian inspired restaurants and cafes, has announced the opening of its latest venue in St John’s Wood this July. The build marks its largest undertaking so far, with 84 covers and room for 150 standing, as well as an outdoor terrace seating 16. Open from…
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14 June
No ‘justification’ for Covid passports, says gov committee
There is no “justification” for Covid-19 passports, according to a new report by the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC). The cross-party group of MPs published its report into the use and impact of Covid-status certification on individuals and businesses. They found the government has failed to adequately make…
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14 June
UKH urges gov to stick to roadmap amid delay reports
UKHospitality has urged the government to stick to its 21 June 2021 date to lift all Covid-19 restrictions ahead of its decision over a possible delay that is due to take place this evening (14 June 2021). The trade body has reiterated that failure to stick to its roadmap will…
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11 June
Uber Eats announces partnership with YO!
Uber Eats has expanded its offering, announcing a new partnership with YO!, which will see the company delivering Japanese food via its app. YO! is available on the app now, across 46 locations nationwide including London, Manchester and Glasgow. The restaurant serves sushi as well as a range of hot…
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11 June
Dominos CFO to step down
Domino’s has announced that Neil Smith, CFO, will step down from the company on 26 November 2021 and move over to pub group Fuller, Smith and Turner to become its newest finance director. Smith will continue to work with Dominic Paul, CEO, and the board to ensure an orderly transition…
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11 June
Hospitality sector throws support behind Tourism Recovery Plan
The hospitality industry is issuing its support for the government’s Tourism Recovery Plan, which will aim to energise the country’s economy after the pandemic. The government’s plan includes a £10m National Lottery ‘Days Out’ scheme of vouchers to support attractions and a new rail pass to encourage domestic breaks. Kate…
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11 June
Brewdog CEO responds to ‘culture of fear’ allegations
James Watt, co-founder of Brewdog, has responded to major workplace criticisms against the firm, promising to learn from the “culture of fear” allegations. In an open letter, 60 ex-staff members of the Scottish brewer and pub chain stated that a number of former employees had “suffered mental illness as a…
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10 June
Deliveroo riders trained to spot female harassment
Deliveroo riders will be trained to spot signs of female harassment and drug dealing, as part of a new partnership with Neighbourhood Watch. The optional training programme, which has been verified by the Metropolitan Police, will see riders be educted to notice crimes such as domestic abuse, human trafficking, drug…
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10 June
Hospitality industry welcomes new licensing regulations
The UK government has announced new licensing regulations to further support the hospitality sector as it recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic. Among the new regulations, which apply to England and Wales, are an extension of the automatic off licence flexibility to the end of September 2022 and an increase of…
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