Fast-growing entrepreneurial operator, Dine Contract Catering, has ranked among the top 50 companies in the country as an outstanding employer of apprentices in The Sunday Telegraph’s Top Apprenticeship Careers List 2015. Raising awareness of the value of apprenticeships and showcasing the range of truly innovative schemes for apprentices, the list includes household names … [Read more...]
Tim Martin criticises the Jamie Oliver campaign to tax sugary drinks
Wetherspoon founder and chairman Tim Martin has criticised Jamie Oliver’s campaign for higher taxes on soft drinks. Mr Oliver has introduced a 10p tax on fizzy or sugary drinks in his restaurants and is calling on the government to introduce a tax on sugary drinks in the UK. Mr Martin said: “ A new tax on soft drinks will cost pubs millions at a time when prices in pubs … [Read more...]
£3.2bn London Paramount Entertainment Resort attracts investment from SinoFortone
London Resort Company Holdings and SinoFortone Group have announced an intention for SinoFortone to invest an initial amount of £100 million in the London Paramount Entertainment Resort (London Paramount). This announcement is made following talks in China recently and after an initial Memorandum of Understanding was signed in August 2015. SinoFortone has access to significant … [Read more...]
Springboard’s Awards for Excellence shortlist revealed
The Springboard Awards for Excellence celebrate and reward inspiring people, organisations and initiatives – those that work hard to elevate the profile of the industry as an employer and, attract and retain talent. The special night of celebration will enable guests to meet the stars of the industry as the time has come to find out who will take the accolades at the 2015 … [Read more...]
BrewDog launches Dog Eat Dog in Islington
Craft beer brewery BrewDog has launched a food-focused venue providing the ideal environment to indulge in and explore beer & food pairing. A menu of carefully designed, surprising and flavourful hot dogs will offer a dedicated collection of dishes ideal for sampling against some of the world’s leading craft beers. The new hot dog bar opened on Friday 16th October with … [Read more...]