Type: Permanent Salary: +-£30k Location(s): Covent Garden Named after himself it is the mirror image of his Joe Allen New York site, a subterranean restaurant, with crisp white table cloths, long aproned waiters and a long eat over bar complete with speed rail. For full details … [Read more...]
BrewDog pioneers living wage policy
Scotland’s largest independent brewery, BrewDog is to introduce a pioneering living wage policy for its UK staff, making an unprecedented commitment to the wellbeing of its employees. Effective immediately, BrewDog has introduced a written company policy ensuring all its UK employees – currently 314 – receive at least the recognised living wage calculated for their location. … [Read more...]
London’s largest bottle of Champagne arrives at St Pancras
London’s largest bottle of bubbly takes pride of place at St Pancras International this month to mark the start of Searcys National Champagne Week (6th – 12th October). Weighing in at around 100 pounds and measuring more than 4ft tall, the enormous 30-litre bottle – also known as a Melchizedek – has arrived from Paris. Security guards expertly transported it to its prime … [Read more...]
Record August marks positive end to Scottish summer
The monthly LJ Forecaster Scottish Intercity Report, from tourism market research specialists LJ Research, tracking city centre hotel performance in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen, shows that all three Scottish cities recorded a year-on-year increase in average room rates. Glasgow soars The highest room rate increase was recorded in Glasgow as city centre rates soared by … [Read more...]
W London celebrates The Glamour of Leicester Square
From the meeting of the vivacious Marilyn Monroe and Queen Elizabeth II, to Carlo Ponti stealing a kiss with the beautiful Sophia Loren, and Liz Hurley stepping out in that legendary safety pin dress, the history of Leicester Square is filled with landmark moments that have given onlookers a window into the glamour, spectacle and secrets of the world of cinema. The Glamour … [Read more...]