Today’s news in brief – 08/03/24

BM Caterers has won contracts worth more than £10m over the last six months, with clients across the legal, investment, real estate and media sectors. The group’s new clients include global real estate investor, developer and manager Hines, law firm Lewis Silkin, and power tools business STIHL.

The NTIA has voiced profound disappointment over the lack of support for the sector in the Spring Budget, characterising the chancellor’s message as ‘you are on your own’. While the government’s decision to freeze alcohol duty and increase the VAT threshold is appreciated by the association, the NTIA has stated it fell “woefully” short of addressing the comprehensive financial support required by businesses. 

The Pierhouse Hotel and Seafood Restaurant has reopened its doors, following a two-month winter makeover which expanded its kitchen facilities thanks. The venue’s restaurant is led by head chef Michael Leathley and his kitchen team. 

Sticks’n’Sushi will be available exclusively on Deliveroo from all of its 14 sites across the UK. Deliveroo customers will be able to order from Oxford, Cambridge, and from areas all over London, with delivery stretching to Esher and some neighbouring villages in Surrey. Sticks’n’Sushi has opened five new stores since partnering with Deliveroo, including three delivery only kitchens in Central London.