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Hospitality industry urges Andy Burnham to lay out VAT cut plans
More than 800 UK hospitality businesses, backed by celebrity chefs including Angela Hartnett, Heston Blumenthal and Tom Kerridge, wrote an open letter to Andy Burnham urging him to lay out concrete plans for a VAT cut, warning that without a “fairer tax burden” the sector faces further closures, job losses and fewer opportunities for young…
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Deep-fried foods banned from school lunches and puddings cut to twice a week in new childhood obesity war
The UK government is overhauling school food standards in England, banning deep-fried items such as chips from lunches and requiring every meal to include vegetables or salad, as part of efforts to tackle childhood obesity. From September, staples like fish and chips will still be available but must be oven-baked, while sweetened desserts will be…
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Two brothers launched ‘vicious’ attack on Uber Eats delivery driver after he took too long to drop off their McDonald’s burgers
Two brothers in Chatham, Kent, were sentenced after admitting a violent assault on an Uber Eats delivery driver who they felt had taken too long to deliver their McDonald’s order. Charlie Campbell, 21, and Tyler Campbell, 23, attacked courier Stephen Onwuegbule in the early hours of 13 January, punching him repeatedly until he fell to…
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Top 5 New Power Restaurants For Toronto Film Fest Deal-Making, Dining
Ahead of the Toronto International Film Festival, several new restaurants and bars near key venues have positioned themselves as go-to spots for industry deal-making and post-premiere dining. Hollywood Reporter highlights five newly opened establishments across Toronto offering distinct cuisines and settings, from Middle Eastern fine dining to Pan-Asian small plates, aimed at capturing the influx…
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A step too far? Sainsbury’s launches apple crumble sandwich ahead of Christmas
Sainsbury’s is set to launch an “apple crumble sandwich” in November, joining a wave of dessert sandwiches that supermarkets have introduced following the viral success of Marks & Spencer’s strawberries and cream version. The trend, imported from Japan’s “furutsu sando” fruit sandwiches, has proved commercially popular despite provoking mockery on social media, suggesting supermarkets see…
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A joyful harvest: the young Welsh farmers growing food for Birmingham
A charity-run project in Powys, Wales, is helping young growers establish market gardens on land they could otherwise never access, with the produce now feeding disadvantaged children in Birmingham. Wern farm near Newtown, run by the charity Our Food Trust, provides plots, homes and shared infrastructure to young farmers, tackling both the barrier of land…
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‘Food divorce’ trend among couples could drive them apart, experts warn
A social media trend dubbed “food divorce” – where couples deliberately cook, order and eat their meals separately – is gaining traction, but experts warn it can weaken relationships despite solving practical problems like clashing schedules or dietary needs. Nutritionists say the real loss is not the shared food itself but the daily opportunity for…
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Award-winning chef’s withering takedown of Melbourne’s crime wave after her cafes are broken into seven times
A Melbourne restaurateur has spoken out about the toll of repeated break-ins at her hospitality venues, saying her staff now work in fear and that “feeling safe should not be a luxury” for business owners. Sutinee Suntivatana, 47, who runs Humble Rays Café and Tori’s Artisan Bakery and Matcha Bar with her husband, said her…
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How Google Maps knows when a business is packed
Google Maps can show users how busy a venue is and how long they might have to wait, a feature that draws on anonymous location data rather than direct reports from businesses. This matters because it lets users make quick, informed decisions, such as avoiding a packed breakfast spot when in a hurry or waiting…