Proposed changes to business rates revaluation are unfair, unworkable and will potentially cost businesses thousands of pounds, says the ALMR. The ALMR has written to the Department for Business Innovation and Skills opposing new guidelines which would see appeals against ratings falling “within the bounds of professional judgement” dismissed. ALMR Chief Executive Kate … [Read more...]
Lusso enjoys its most successful period ever with over £48m of new and retained business
Lusso, the specialist City caterer and part of the CH&Co Group, has secured £48.7m of new and retained business over the past 14 months, over half of it with new clients. The new deals are worth £23.4m in turnover over the duration of the contracts and include amongst others, prestigious new contracts such as Grey Advertising London; investment management company Charles … [Read more...]
Lord’s Recipe: Chicken, Ham and Leek Pie
Chicken, ham and leek pie Serves 4 Ingredients Pie filling 250ml chicken stock 3 chicken breasts skinned 75g butter 2 leeks trimmed and cut into 1cm slices 50g plain flour 200ml milk 2-3 tbsp white wine (optional) 150ml double cream 150g piece thickly carved ham cut into 2cm chunks Small handful of chopped tarragon Sea salt flakes, freshly ground … [Read more...]
JD Wetherspoon results for the 52 weeks ended July 24 2016
Commenting on the results, Tim Martin, the Chairman of J D Wetherspoon plc, said: “I am pleased to report a year of progress for the company, with record sales, profit and earnings per share before exceptional items. “The government is actively considering ideas for generating jobs and economic activity, especially in areas outside the affluent south of the country – VAT … [Read more...]
The Savoy opens The Landing, a new Private VIP Lounge for event clients
The Savoy has recently unveiled The Landing, an exclusive, private lounge where VIP clients will be welcomed to discuss the finer details of their forthcoming events. Having long been renowned as London’s most favourite and famous meeting place, The Savoy hosts all styles of occasions from intimate family celebrations to glittering balls, and from corporate functions to charity … [Read more...]