The Manorview Hotels & Leisure Group has announced the first results of its Profit Share Scheme. The HeartCount Fund, which was launched last August, shares a proportion of the Group’s profits with its workforce. Under the Profit Share Scheme announced for the financial year to 31 March 2018, Manorview committed to allocating 10% of its pre-tax profits to the HeartCount … [Read more...]
Board of Trustees changes at WSET
Nick Hyde has taken over from James Simpson MW as Chairman of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Board of Trustees, while Simon McMurtrie has also joined the Board. After fulfilling a six-year tenure as a WSET Trustee, including two years as Chairman of the Board of Trustees, James Simpson MW has stepped down from his position, passing the chairmanship on to Nick … [Read more...]
BBPA welcomes consultation on extended pub hours for Royal Wedding
The BBPA has welcomed the Government’s decision to consult on extended pub hours for the Royal wedding on Friday and Saturday, 18th and 19th May, until 1am the following morning. The BBPA had written to the Home Office requesting the move as soon as the wedding date was first announced. Chief Executive of the British Beer & Pub Association, Brigid Simmonds, … [Read more...]
Would you like a carrot, stick or both with your coffee?
The UK generates over 30,000 tonnes of coffee cup waste each year, according to a report published last week by MPs working with the environmental audit committee. In the report MPs are now urgently calling for a charge of 25p to be added onto takeaway coffee to try and combat the shocking coffee cup waste epidemic plaguing the UK today. 25,000,000,000 – yes, we choose to … [Read more...]
The Brink prepares for a healthy New Year
The Brink is ringing in the New Year by encouraging Liverpool locals to have a happy and healthy 2018. Located on Parr Street, the UK’s first dry-bar will begin the year by marking Dry January, whereby it will be serving up a range of 130 alcohol-free beverages including mocktails, juices, detoxing presses and smoothies. In line with its innovative initiative, throughout … [Read more...]