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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Mar- 2021 -10 March
Welsh Gov extends lease moratorium
The Welsh Government has announced the decision to extend the lease forfeiture moratorium until 30 June 2021, in a bid to protect business owners including those in hospitality from eviction. The support measure, which was due to end on 31 March, will now ensure that no business is forced out…
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10 March
The Restaurant Group to raise £715m to offset Covid-19 impact
The Restaurant Group (TGR) has announced it plans to raise £175m in a move which will aim to enhance liquidity, accelerate deleveraging and support selective growth as the company continues to struggle with the ripple effects of Covid-19. The plans mark the end of the group’s “deep restructuring” programme and…
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10 March
Langham Hospitality Group appoints new F&B director
Langham Hospitality Group has announced the appointment of Chris King as its new director of food and beverage. King began his career at the hotel group over 10 years ago as head chef at Roux at the Landau, having worked alongside many Michelin-starred chefs previously. Prior to his new role,…
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10 March
Just Eat sees 2020 revenues soar 54%
Just Eat Takeaway.com (Just Eat) has revealed total group revenues of £2.06bn for the year ended 31 December 2020, a year-on-year growth of 54%. Adjusted EBITDA for the period also increased from £185.9m in 2019 to £256m in 2020, a jump of 18% for the year. As for the group’s…
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9 March
Hospitality salaries up ‘significantly’ despite pandemic, report finds
Despite the economic impact of Covid-19, average salary levels across the hospitality and leisure sector grew “significantly” in 2020, according to new data released by recruitment group Reed. From analysis of over 6.5 million jobs posted to reed.co.uk over the last three years, the Reed Hospitality and Leisure Salary Guide…
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9 March
Oakman Group expands portfolio by six
The Oakman Group has announced the acquisition of six pubs from the administrators of Seafood Pub Company, expanding its portfolio by 20%. The deal sees Joycelyn Neve, founder and former managing director (MD) at Seafood, join the Oakman Group as MD of the newly formed Seafood Pub northern division. Some…
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9 March
Gov extends pavement licences to support hospitality
The government has confirmed plans to extend pavement licences for businesses on the high street. Communities secretary Robert Jenrick intends to extend pavement licences for a further 12 months to help the hospitality industry recover from the imposed national lockdown. Jenrick said: “We’re all looking forward to seeing pubs, cafes…
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9 March
The Saddlers to undergo £250,000 refurbishment
The Saddlers at Lympstone is to undergo a £250,000 refurbishment which will aim to be completed by reopening in May, according to Star Pubs and Bars and Webb Enterprises. The investment includes a new 40-seater restaurant extension which will aim to reduce overflow dining in the bar. Other internal improvements…
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8 March
Deliveroo losses narrow to £233.7m ahead of London float
Deliveroo has revealed a narrowing of its losses to £233.7m during 2020 while also confirming its London stock market floatation. The food delivery app gave prospective investors an insight into its financial performance today (8 March, as part of the launch of its Initial Public Offering (IPO). Its trading update showed…
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8 March
Hospitality ‘generally optimistic’ despite Covid disruption, study finds
Despite the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the industry, hospitality businesses are “mostly positive” about the future, according to a survey of 141 sector operators by accountancy firm Haysmacintyre. The 2021 Haysmacintyre ‘UK Hospitality Snapshot Survey’ revealed “encouraging signs of confidence” amongst the sector, even before the prime minister…
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