Business rates a ‘headache’ for 80% of operators
A new survey has highlighted the burden of business rates with 80% of operators still fighting for reform, despite the Government’s inquiry into the impact of business rates.
Archives for November 4, 2019
Food safety complaints increase over Christmas
Complaints about food safety issues at out-of-home venues increase by more than half during the festive period.
Cocktail operator is van-tastic
Tales & Tender founder Nick Whitby claims his cocktail contraption “is like having a bartender with 15 arms, under the counter and behind the scenes”.
Could hiring ex-offenders help tackle chef shortage?
How do you solve these problems: rehabilitating prisoners so they can rejoin society in a working capacity and an industry crying out for employees to fill huge staff shortages? Charity group Only A Pavement Away has the answers.
Jägermeister invests £2m in phone charging start-up
Herbal liqueur company Jägermeister has led an investment of £2m into a network of mobile power bank rental stations.
Marston’s sells 137 pubs for £45m
Marston’s has sold 137 pubs to Admiral Taverns in an “exciting acquisition” for £44.9m.