Today’s news in brief – 13/09/24

UKH has welcomed Martyn’s Law, which was laid in parliament yesterday (12 September), providing updates to many key elements of the legislation. Martyn’s Law will introduce a new requirement on venues in the UK to ensure they are prepared in the event of a future terror attack. The bill has confirmed that the Security Industry Authority will be the regulator.

Pret a Manger, Krispy Kreme and Subway are going to debut at Gloucester Quays. The trio of F&B signings follows a “successful” Summer Food Festival at Gloucester Quays, which welcomed over 150 stalls from local operators, uplifting footfall at the outlet by 37% week-on-week, and seeing a 4.5% boost to total sales.

The Ivy Collection will open its 42nd restaurant in Bournemouth this November, bringing 120 jobs to the local community. Barnaby Harris-Reid has already been appointed as the general manager of the new venue, bringing experience from The Ivy Chichester. Romuald Richomme has also been chosen as the new head chef. 

Admiral Taverns has opened the new Britannia Inn, after an investment of £227k. The pub has undergone a complete transformation including new furniture, fixtures and fittings throughout as well as a new bar area and games room. The pub is part of Proper Pubs which has more than 200 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales.