The official opening of Westminster Kingsway College’s redesigned Victoria Centre took place on Monday 23 May 2016. The auspicious event was led by Andy Wilson, designated CEO of Central London Colleges Group (CLCG), who introduced past and present students to unveil a plaque, marking the launch of the new building. As a founding partner in the Central London Colleges Group, … [Read more...]
A new home for the fifth universal cookery & food festival
The universal cookery & food festival 2016 invites chefs to step out of the kitchen and reconnect with the land to learn about the latest developments in farming, seasonal produce, local sourcing and foraged food. The unique food festival celebrates its fifth year of inspiring chefs on Tuesday 20 September at the new venue of Laverstoke Park Farm in Hampshire. Chefs will … [Read more...]
Strut & Cluck opens in Shoreditch
On Tuesday 21st June, Strut & Cluck will be opening its doors to become Shoreditch’s latest foodie resident. The restaurant, founded by husband and wife Amir and Limor, will showcase their hero ingredient - the turkey! Strut & Cluck will serve dishes inspired by Eastern Mediterranean home cooking, with free-range turkey meat served in new and exciting ways alongside … [Read more...]
44 SNP MPs call on Treasury to reduce Tourism VAT
44 SNP MPs have today written a joint letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne MP, urging the Treasury to commission new research into the benefits of reducing the rate of VAT on tourism following a joint call by the DCMS and the Devolved Administrations. Tourism in Scotland is at a major competitive disadvantage compared to other EU countries, because VAT … [Read more...]
CAMRA’s Revitalisation Project is under way
The second stage of CAMRA's Revitalisation Project — a fundamental look at its purpose and future — is under way with data from the initial survey of its members being analysed. At the same time, external views are being canvassed at a series of meetings with experts in the pub, brewing and political sectors, to find out what other interested parties think is good and bad … [Read more...]