News
The latest industry news from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.
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Aug- 2020 -3 August
Eat Out to Help Out launches with 72,000 sites signed up
The government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme officially launches today (3 August) with over 72,000 establishments signed up. Anyone…
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3 August
Casual Dining Group rebrands following takeover
The Casual Dining Group (CDG) has rebranded as The Big Table, following its acquisition by private equity firm Epiris. A…
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3 August
BBPA welcomes Welsh government reopening announcement
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has welcomed the Welsh government “finally” confirming that all pubs can reopen in…
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1 August
Casual Dining Group falls into administration
The owner of Bella Italia and Café Rouge, Casual Dining Group, has fallen into administration. According to a report by…
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Jul- 2020 -31 July
The impact of social distancing in restaurants in the UK
As many businesses are starting to recover from the economic impact of COVID-19, several health protocols are now strictly implemented…
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31 July
Government reveals new £20m grant for small businesses
The government has announced a new £20m grant scheme to help thousands of smaller, independent businesses in England to recover…
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31 July
The Box Kitchen & Bar to launch with head chef Nat Tallents
The Box Kitchen and Bar in Plymouth is set to open with MasterChef: The Professionals contestant and National Chef of…
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31 July
Hospitality sees ‘steady improvement’ as more sites reopen
Managed pub, bar and restaurant groups are beginning to see a “steady improvement” in sales, despite trading remaining “well below”…
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31 July
BBPA repeats call for government to cut VAT on beer in pubs
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has urged the UK government to extend its VAT cut on food in…
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30 July
Rick Stein’s Marlborough restaurant saved amid 25% rent reduction
The Rick Stein Marlborough restaurant has been saved from closure after the landlord came forward and agreed a 25% reduction…
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