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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Feb- 2025 -20 February
New London restaurant Tasca to open in March
A new restaurant, Tasca, is set to open at a new bar, Cav, in London Bethnal Green on 1 March. Tasca will be a year-long kitchen residency by head chef Josh Dallaway and sommelier Sinead Murdoch. Inspired by the dining cultures of Portugal and Spain with the food focusing on…
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19 February
Today’s news in brief – 19/02/25
Hospitality insolvencies were down 7% year-on-year from 3,737 in 2023 in 2023 to 3,464 in 2024, according to ONS data. Insolvencies in the sector saw an even bigger drop month-on-month, down 31% from 327 in November 2024 to 224 in the following month, and fell 29% compared with the same…
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19 February
Hospitality insolvencies down 7% in 2024
Accommodation and food services insolvencies were down 7% year-on-year from 3,737 in 2023 to 3,464 in 2024, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Insolvencies in the sector saw an even bigger drop month-on-month, down 31% from 327 in November 2024 to 224 in December 2024 and…
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19 February
Greene King’s The Railway to reopen following £1m refurb
London pub the Railway in Liverpool Street is set to reopen next week following a £1m investment from owner Greene King. The investment has been designed to transform both the exterior and interior of the pub in order to elevate it to a flagship site within the Greene King’s pub…
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19 February
Luna Omakase to open new London site in March
The team behind Los Mochis and Juno Omakase is set to open Luna Omakase, an exclusive 12-seat restaurant set within Los Mochis London City in March. At the helm is executive head chef Leonard Tanyag, who with his 20 years of experience and international expertise will bring a “refined and…
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19 February
Roadchef to welcome new F&B brands at Folkestone Services
Roadchef has announced that a number of new brands, including McDonalds, Costa and WH Smith, will be arriving at Folkestone Services on the M20. The new on-site venues will be open 24/7 to offer round-the-clock access to food, drinks and shopping for travelers. Costa has benefited from additional upgrades such…
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18 February
Today’s news in brief – 18/02/25
The BBPA has called for urgent government action as nearly 300 pubs closed in 2024 – an equivalent of six a week and more than 4,500 job losses alone. The regions that suffered the most were London at 1%, followed by the East Midlands and West Midlands, with 0.9% closures.…
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18 February
D2 acquires Almost Famous
D2, the team behind Liverpool’s PINS Social Club, has announced that it has acquired burger restaurant Almost Famous. The group has acquired both the Manchester Northern Quarter and Liverpool sites, due to reopen Friday 21 and Monday 24 February respectively, and the Almost Famous branding. The deal has been led…
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18 February
Leytonstone Red Lion pub reopens after £750k refurb
The Red Lion pub in Leytonstone has announced its reopening following a £750k refurbishment revitalising the 10-bedroom boutique hotel, grand ballroom, and a transformed pub and beer garden. Steeped in history, the Red Lion has been a “cornerstone” of Leytonstone since 1870, with a pub existing on the site since…
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18 February
Costa Coffee invests in baristas with 5% pay boost
Costa Coffee has announced that it will increase pay rates by 5% from 1 April 2025 for over 15,000 team members in its 1,500 UK company-owned stores following an £8m investment. The investment raises the starting national pay rate for Costa’s baristas to £12.60 per hour, from £12 per hour.…
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