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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Apr- 2021 -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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6 April
Outdoor hospitality reopening confirmed by PM
Outdoor hospitality and non-essential retail have been given the green light to reopen on 12 April, as the prime minister announced that the government intends to keep to the next stage of the lockdown roadmap. Outdoor hospitality and “significant” parts of the indoor economy will now reopen after data confirmed…
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1 April
Pubs closures will see sector lose £325m over Easter
The loss of beer sales from this Easter bank holiday weekend will result in the pub sector losing out on £325m in trade, according to the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA). With limited trading conditions still in place to limit the spread of Covid-19, the trade group has said…
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1 April
Jesmond Dene House launches new restaurant with head chef Danny Parker
Jesmond Dene House has announced the launch of its new restaurant Fern which will be spearheaded by former MasterChef finalist Danny Parker. The new restaurant will house a mix of contemporary food and an exclusive “one-off menu” of MasterChef dishes. Parker joined the Jesmond Dene House family in the summer…
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1 April
Fuller’s raises over £53m through share placing
Fuller, Smith, and Turner (Fuller’s) has announced the successful placing of over almost 6.5 million ordinary shares in the capital of the company, raising approximately £53.6m. Valued at 40 pence per share, the 6,455,447 new A ordinary shares equate to roughly 20% of the group existing issued A ordinary share…
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1 April
Treasury Committee launches inquiry into job recovery post-Covid
The Treasury Committee has announced it has launched an inquiry into job, growth and productivity recovery after the pandemic. The cross-party group of MPs will examine how the government can reduce and mitigate the economic damage and job losses resulting from the pandemic. Mel Stride MP, chair of the Treasury…
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Mar- 2021 -31 March
Marketing duo to open new East London restaurant
The owners of marketing agency Crowdify Global are set to open a new neighbourhood restaurant and bar in East London on 12 April. James Rix and Fergus Harrington have worked for almost 20 years as event promoters and have sold a range of events brands and marketing businesses. This led…
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31 March
Adam Handling launches The Loch & The Tyne
Chef Adam Handling has announced the opening of his first venue outside of London, with the launch of Old Windsor’s The Loch and The Tyne. Open seven days a week, the pub and restaurant will also provide luxury bedrooms for overnight guests. Steven Kerr, group executive chef, and Jonny McNeil,…
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