James Stagg
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Book review: A Love for Food, by Carole Bamford
Gloucestershire farm Daylesford has developed a reputation for seasonality and sustainability, driven by its founder, Carole Bamford, who has championed organic methods for some 40 years.
Meetings Industry Association calls for furlough extension to stem loss of 266,000 jobs
The Meetings Industry Association has called for an extension of furlough for the sector after its research found that few operators were able to open before October and that job losses could pass 250,000.
Taking the new road: Nathan Outlaw on transforming his two-Michelin-starred Port Isaac restaurant
It’s all change for Nathan Outlaw. With the chef having last year parted ways with both[...]
Hospitality accounted for a third of the UK's GDP drop in March and April
Hospitality accounted for a third of UKs GDP drop in March and April, while industry leaders[...]
Crown Estate offers turnover-based rent arrangements
The Crown Estate is supporting some operators in the West End of London by revising rents[...]
Relaxation of work from home guidance serves up hope for contract caterers and city operators
Prime minister Boris Johnson announced working from home guidance will be relaxed from 1 August in[...]
Fears aired as local authorities given powers to close businesses and cancel events
Concerns have been voiced about how local authorities will wield powers to close businesses and cancel events, after prime minister Boris Johnson's announcement earlier today. "
Lenders set to take over PizzaExpress and restructure business
PizzaExpress could be taken over by its lenders in a debt-for-equity swap with owner Hony Capital, which is likely to include closures.
Pret and McDonald’s slash prices as operators split on VAT cut
Pret A Manger and McDonald’s are the latest operators to announce they will be cutting prices in line with the temporary VAT reduction.
Book review: The Burnt Chef Project: Recipes for Mental Health
With anxiety likely to be rife in the industry as the fate of many businesses teeter[...]
Menuwatch: Ormer at Home
Kerth Gumbs has shown no concessions to the hazards of delivery, with restaurant-standard dishes complete with[...]
Wellbeing tool launched to support employees returning to work
A new tool has been launched for the hospitality industry to support the physical and mental[...]
Hospitality VAT cut considered as industry bodies call for further action
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is set to unveil a series of measures to create more jobs for[...]
Exclusive research: business leaders reveal their expectations for reopening
Hospitality business leaders expect to operate at just 42% of pre-lockdown turnover, with half of businesses surveyed predicting they will achieve less than 10% of pre-lockdown profit in 2020, according to exclusive new research."
Tommy Banks sees a future for food boxes as orders exceed 500 a week
Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks has secured all jobs at his restaurants having successfully established a food delivery box business during lockdown.
Coronavirus hits Marston’s revenues by £40m
Marston’s has reported a £43m drop in revenue to £511m in its H1 numbers, the majority of which has been due to the early impact of the coronavirus.
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