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 -7 June
Deposit Return Scheme must be ‘workable’ for hospitality sector, says UKH
The government’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) must be “workable” for the hospitality sector, according to UKHospitality (UKH). The trade association said it believes safety and space concerns, increased business costs and bureaucracy caused by the scheme would place a disproportionate burden on many hospitality businesses. In response, UKH is recommending…
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7 June
Hospitality business investments fell 13.7% last year
Business investment in the hospitality industry fell 13.7% last year, according to the latest analysis of ONS data by business tax relief specialist Catax. Business investment in hotels and restaurants also fell by £621m in 2020, dropping from £4.6bn in 2019 to £3.9bn. The sector also recorded a big slump…
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7 June
200 Degrees to launch Cannock coffee shop
Coffee roasters 200 Degrees has announced the upcoming launch of a new coffee shop at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands in Cannock, Staffordshire. Due to open on 9 June, the venue will represent 200 Degrees’ second venture with the McArthurGlen retail group, following from its East Midlands site. The coffee…
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4 June
Chilango welcomes Nigel Sherwood as non-exec director
Chilango, the 14-strong Mexican-inspired restaurant chain with sites across London and the UK, has announced the appointment of Nigel Sherwood, who will be joining the board as a non-executive director. Sherwood is currently chief operating officer at Wagamama and has also worked as managing director at Shake Shack, and within…
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4 June
Leisure sector rent collection on the rise, says Colliers
The leisure sector has seen rent payments increase “significantly” in the two months since March quarter day, with levels rising from 18% to 37%, according to the latest figures from Colliers. The restaurant sector welcomed a “record” +2 month rent collection since June 2020, exceeding the rent levels collected during…
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4 June
Hawthorn sales reach 98% of pre-pandemic levels
Hawthorn, the community pub company, has revealed that like-for-like sales since 12 April at its leased and tenanted estate are at 98% compared to the same period in 2019. As a part of its parent company, New River’s, full year results for the 12 months ended 31 March 2021, the…
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4 June
Mayor of London pledges to tackle hospitality staffing shortages
The mayor of London has pledged to tackle the major staffing shortages across the hospitality industry that threatens to undermine the city’s recovery from Covid-19. The news follows a recent survey which showed that around one in three hospitality venues do not have enough staff to cope with re-opening post-lockdown,…
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3 June
UKH and DWP launch initiative to promote sector opportunities
UKHospitality (UKH) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have partnered to promote jobs in hospitality. The partnership will see UKH running sessions in partnership with Jobcentre Plus work coaches in every region of England, as well as across Scotland and Wales this month. With hospitality reopening following 15…
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3 June
Hospitality facing widespread staff shortages, survey finds
Nine in 10 hospitality business leaders expect to face staff shortages this year as restrictions continue to ease, according to the latest Business Confidence Survey from CGA and Fourth. Half (51%) of respondents anticipate shortages in all roles, while 39% are only concerned about back of house roles. According to…
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3 June
Flemings Mayfair launches Ormer Mayfair by Sofian
Flemings Mayfair has announced the launch of Ormer Mayfair by Sofian Msetfi, a new restaurant with a Michelin-starred kitchen brigade and new tasting menus. The restaurant marks the first solo project for young chef Msetfi who has created three tasting menus including vegetarian options which reflect his Michelin-starred training and…
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