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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Jul- 2020 -9 July
Brighton’s The Fix to permanently close
Brighton-based cocktail bar The Fix, within Artist Residence hotel has announced its permanent closure. Chef Dan Kennedy confirmed the closure via an Instagram post, which said: “Sad news unfortunately. We won’t be returning. “Covid-19 has hit our industry hard and made it too difficult for us to now run this…
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9 July
Burger King warns it may shut 10% of sites
Burger King UK has warned it may be forced to permanently close up to 10% of its restaurants. Speaking to the BBC, CEO Alasdair Murdoch said these closures could also lead to more than 1,600 job losses across its estate. He warned that government schemes “do not do enough” to…
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8 July
30,000 jobs at risk, warns Welsh Independent Restaurant Collective
A survey of more than 100 independent pubs, cafes, restaurants and event caterers has estimated that at least 30,000 job losses are expected in the Welsh hospitality sector, the Welsh Independent Restaurant Collective (WRC) has warned. The survey was carried out on 4- July, and came as pubs, cafes and…
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8 July
BBPA urges Sunak to cut VAT and business rates
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has uged Rishi Sunak to cut VAT, business rates and beer for brewers and pub businesses as they begin their “long and slow road to recovery after lockdown”. The trade association said its sector could, with the right support, help drive the economic…
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8 July
Pub and bar spending soars by 300%
Spending in pubs and bars soared by almost 300% over the 4 July and 5 July, compared to the weekend prior. According to the latest figures from Barclaycard, contactless transactions also increased by 137% over the first weekend of eased restrictions. In total, hospitality, leisure and entertainment grew by almost…
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7 July
Rick Stein Restaurant Group sees 5,000 diners return
The Rick Stein Restaurant Group has revealed that 5046 guests dined in its portfolio of 10 restaurants over “Super Saturday” weekend” . The celebrity chef’s portfolio includes The Seafood Restaurant, Padstow and Rick Stein, Barnes. The group also reported 717 retail transactions from four outlets including Stein’s Gift Shop, Deli,…
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7 July
Mark Hix to open new restaurant in Lyme Regis
Chef restaurateur Mark Hix has announced he will open a new restaurant on the site formerly Hix Oyster and Fish House in Lyme Regis. The new restaurant The Oyster and Fish House is set to open on 27 July. Hix Oyster and Fish House ceased trading in April when the…
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7 July
The Ritz to reopen dining operations
The Ritz has announced the reopening of its dining facilities following months of lockdown. Its Palm Court restaurant will now reopen on 18 July, while the Michelin-starred Ritz Restaurant, including The Ritz Restaurant Terrace, will reopen on 27 July. In addition, the Secret Garden bar will also resume operations. The…
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6 July
Footfall returns as hospitality reopens
Footfall in England’s high streets rose by 19.6% on Saturday and 28.3% on Sunday in comparison to the weekend before, according to Springboard as Brits celebrated the reopening of the hospitality and leisure industry. Springboard found that post 5pm footfall in England rose by more than the 24 hour period…
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6 July
Pret set to slash 1,000 jobs and shutter 30 stores
Pret a Manger is reportedly set to slash almost 1,000 staff roles and shutter 30 of its 450 UK stores amid spiralling sales. According to a report by the Financial Times, Pret’s CEO, Pano Christou, said today (6 July) that the chain is facing a “significant restructuring of the business”,…
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