The founder and chairman of pub company JD Wetherspoon, Tim Martin, has today announced that he intends to visit more than 100 Wetherspoon pubs across the UK in the next two months to speak to customers and the local press about the huge economic advantages of leaving the EU on 29 March 2019 without a deal, and of adopting the free trade approach of countries like New Zealand, … [Read more...]
Signature Food Festival at The Chester Hotel donates more than £250k to Charity
Signature, Scotland’s only fine dining festival, has raised more than a quarter of a million pounds to charity; more than doubling the amount raised at the 2017 previous event. A total of £239,000 will be donated to the Friends of the Neo Natal Unit at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and £12,000 was also raised for Friendly Access a charity which supports those living with hidden … [Read more...]
Compass plans stockpiling contingency in a no-deal Brexit scenario
The world's biggest catering company Compass has said it could change its menus and use alternative ingredients as it announced contingency plans were in place for a no-deal Brexit scenario. Compass also has concerns over the impact on thousands of EU nationals in its British workforce. The UK business is only 10% of the group’s worldwide business but chief executive Dominic … [Read more...]
Scottish Government alcohol strategy must be proportionate
UKHospitality has reacted to the Scottish Government’s announcement of a strategy to tackle alcohol harm by cautioning that any measures must be proportionate. UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “UKHospitality, its members and the wider sector share the Scottish Government’s aims to tackle alcohol abuse and promote healthier attitudes. “Scotland’s … [Read more...]
New Manchester restaurant The Laureate serves up world food for worldly diners
Manchester’s newest restaurant is bringing a fresh approach to international cuisine, with a menu that celebrates one of the UK’s most multicultural cities. The latest addition to Manchester’s vibrant dining scene, The Laureate, has been influenced by its diverse population and the world-leading educational institutions on its doorstep, to which its name pays … [Read more...]