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Here are the real costs of Covid restrictions on UK hospitality and how to save the sector
Prepare for a shock as we reveal the real costs of Covid restrictions on UK hospitality, and what it will take to save the sector from “financial oblivion”, following a just-released report.
Jodie Kidd joins fight to save British pubs
British fashion model Jodie Kidd has joined the fight to save pubs from permanent closure by calling on the UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak to cut Beer Duty in the upcoming Budget on 3 March.
Michelle Obama to star in cooking show for kids
Former first lady, Michelle Obama, is to star in a new children’s cookery show that will feature cameos from top chefs including Massimo Bottura and José Andres.
Pub landlord pours away £1,500 worth of drinks due to takeaway alcohol ban
A pub landlord has revealed that he’s been forced to pour away up to £1,500 worth of beer, cider and lager due to a government ban on takeaway alcohol. He says he expects half of all pubs to close for good due to the impact of the pandemic.
Fortnum & Mason to stop selling foie gras
Luxury London department store Fortnum & Mason is to stop selling foie gras after succumbing to pressure from celebrities including Joanna Lumley.
Chef Alyn Williams wins wrongful dismissal case
Alyn Williams, previously chef patron of his Michelin-starred eponymous restaurant at The Westbury hotel in London, has won his wrongful dismissal case against his former employer.
Diner accidentally spends $800 on bottle of wine
A diner in Japan accidentally spent US$800 on a bottle of wine in a hotel restaurant on Valentine’s Day after he miscalculated the exchange rate.
Gerard Basset Travel Scholarship open for entries
The Gerard Basset Travel Scholarship 2021 bursary is now open to UK-based sommelier entrants.
Stanley Tucci explores Italian wines in new TV series
London-based Italian-American actor Stanley Tucci has recorded a documentary series for CNN exploring the regional cuisines and wines of Italy.
Pub bosses slam ‘laughable’ reported outdoor-only drinking plan from early April
Several pub bosses have spoken out amid reports that the government is considering a plan to allow outdoor-only drinking from early April if Covid-19 cases continue their downward trajectory.
