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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.

Jul- 2020 -

6 July

Freak Scene Soho to close permanently

Pan-Asian restaurant Freak Scene in London’s Soho has announced its permanent closure post-lockdown. In an Instagram post, founder Scott Hallsworth…
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6 July

Hospitality sector calls for business investment package

Industry leaders in hospitality have urged the government to commit to an “ambitious” programme of business support and investment to…
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3 July

Dobbies’ restaurants to reopen in the UK

Dobbies Garden Centres, is set to reopen its 68 restaurants across the UK this month (July 2020). In light of…
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3 July

Pub and hospitality trade bodies publish track and trace guidance

Leading trade associations representing the UK’s pub and hospitality sectors have issued joint guidance to businesses on supporting the Government’s…
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3 July

Industry to face ‘cautious’ return, says CGA

Hospitality operators are feeling both “cautious optimism and anxiety” about trading levels ahead of the sector’s reopening this weekend, the…
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3 July

BBPA urges Welsh government to confirm reopening dates

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA), has urged the Welsh government to confirm when all pubs, rather than just…
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2 July

Shake Shack launches in Brighton through Deliveroo Editions

American burger chain Shake Shack has joined Deliveroo Editions in Brighton. Customers will be able to order meals from Shake…
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2 July

Michael Caines acquires Porthleven Restaurant

Acclaimed chef restaurateur and hotel owner, Michael Caines has announced the acquisition of the former Rick Stein Restaurant in Porthleven,…
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2 July

Mitchells and Butlers swings to £121m loss

Mitchells and Butlers sales fell by 12.4% to £1.04bn in the half-year ended 11 April, while adjusted operating profit was…
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2 July

1 Lombard Street appoints Mark Hix as director of food and drink

Restaurant 1 Lombard Street has announced the appointment of Mark Hix as director of food and drink, ahead of its…
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