The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has launched its manifesto ahead of the upcoming General Election on 8th June. With 5 key asks of all political parties, the WSTA spotlights a well-managed Brexit, the promotion of free-trade deals, addressing an excessive tax regime, support for tackling alcohol harm and an innovative industrial strategy – all central … [Read more...]
AccorHotels in exclusive talks about acquiring FCDE’s stake in Groupe Noctis
AccorHotels and the FCDE (Fonds de Consolidation et de Développement des Entreprises) today announce that they are in exclusive talks about acquiring 100% of the latter’s minority interest in Groupe Noctis. Laurent de Gourcuff, Groupe Noctis’ Chairman, CEO and majority shareholder, established the company in 2008 and has since grown it into a key player in the hospitality … [Read more...]
Kêu launches brand new Bánh mi for British Sandwich Week
From the 14th to the 20th of May, Kêu, the bánh mi specialists, will be crowning their menu of East meets West Vietnamese baguettes with the specially created Hoi An Deluxe bánh mi, in celebration of British Sandwich Week. A product of French colonialism in Vietnam, the much loved bánh mi combines the classical elements of a French baguette with colourful Vietnamese … [Read more...]
Opening this week: The Vincent
This Wednesday 17th May, Charles Ross, Richard Temple and Jamie Hempseed will open The Vincent, a new all day restaurant in Hackney. After transforming the Sebright Arms on Hackney Road from a boarded-up pub awaiting demolition to an East End institution, the team have now set their sights on Hackney Downs. The Vincent’s all-day menu, led by Head Chef Rob McMillan, will use … [Read more...]
Borderers Guest House comes under new ownership
Brecon guest house, The Borderers, has come under new ownership after buyers Gail Sequeira and Kevin Harrhy received a business loan of £ 245,000 from NatWest. The guest house is now due to be renovated and modernised by Gail and Kevin, who plan to utilise the business to its full potential by opening The Borderers all year round. As part of their development plans, the … [Read more...]