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Sophie Witts

Sophie Witts

News editor

The Caterer

Recent Articles

Activist investor calls for change in strategy at Whitbread

Activist investor calls for change in strategy at Whitbread

News18 Dec 2025 10:39

The US investor is calling for a “rigorous and unbiased” review at the Premier Inn owner

Calls to extend deadline for Covid business interruption claims

Calls to extend deadline for Covid business interruption claims

News18 Dec 2025 11:43

Many hospitality businesses are still yet to receive compensation they are legally entitled to

Patisserie Valerie eyes growth after posting loss

Patisserie Valerie eyes growth after posting loss

News18 Dec 2025 09:05

The bakery chain, which at one point had around 200 high street sites, now trades from six stores

Hospitality groups report flat November sales ahead of Budget

Hospitality groups report flat November sales ahead of Budget

News18 Dec 2025 08:25

Managed pubs reported a positive month, but sales were down across bars and restaurants

Jeremy King sets 2026 opening for Simpson’s in the Strand

Jeremy King sets 2026 opening for Simpson’s in the Strand

News17 Dec 2025 12:23

The restaurateur said the team were engaged “in a flurry of pre-opening preparations”

Whitbread gets green light for 400-room Hub by Premier Inn in south London

Whitbread gets green light for 400-room Hub by Premier Inn in south London

News17 Dec 2025 12:06

It is the fourth office building Whitbread has acquired to turn into a hotel this year

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