In light of the news today announcing the Government’s rejection to impose a ‘latte levy’ on disposable coffee cups to reduce their use, please see comment below from Jean-Michel Orieux, CEO of PAUL UK: ‘We strongly believe our customers are committed to helping the environment and therefore able to make their own informed decisions without the need for taxation at this … [Read more...]
The Roux scholarship – 6 National Finalists
The Roux family is delighted to announce the names of the six chefs who will compete for the title of Roux Scholar 2018 on 26th March, 2018: Martin Carabott, age 29, Below, Hide, London Ben Champkin, age 25, L’Enclume, Cumbria Oliver Marlow, age 27, Roganic, London Sam Nash, age 25, L’Enclume, Cumbria Ryan Porter, age 24, Northcote, Lancashire Fergus Wilford, … [Read more...]
Pub and hospitality industry bodies make united call for supportive Spring Statement
A coalition of industry and consumer bodies, including UKHospitality, the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA), Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) and the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA), has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer ahead of the Spring Statement. The joint letter urges the Chancellor to provide decisive action on three key issues for the sector: … [Read more...]
Bath Rugby Foundation partners with Apex City of Bath Hotel
Bath Rugby Foundation and Apex Hotels have formed a partnership which will see hotel guests boost the charity for every night they stay in the city. The chain, which opened a new hotel in James Street West last year, has agreed to offer guests the chance to add £1 to their bill, which will then be donated to the Foundation. Bath Rugby Foundation is the charitable arm of … [Read more...]
ACCC clears AccorHotels acquisition of Mantra Group
AccorHotels today welcomed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) decision to clear the acquisition of Mantra Group Ltd. The acquisition still requires approval from Mantra shareholders as well as approvals from the Federal Court and the Foreign Investment Review Board. Accor’s business is mainly focused on hotels and its brands include Sofitel, … [Read more...]