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Sous chef at Tom Kerridge’s Harrods fish and chips restaurant who left almost £700 worth of seafood out to spoil tries to sue for unfair dismissal
A sous chef at Tom Kerridge’s fish and chips restaurant in Harrods is pursuing an unfair dismissal claim after being sacked for leaving nearly £700 worth of seafood out to spoil. The case highlights the high stakes of kitchen discipline at premium establishments run by celebrity chefs, where food waste and stock losses carry significant…
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Michelin-starred restaurant shuts suddenly as ‘devastated’ owner blames Labour’s ‘never ending’ tax hikes
A Michelin-starred restaurant has closed down abruptly, with its owner, said to be “devastated” by the closure, attributing the decision to what they described as the Labour government’s “never ending” tax increases. The closure highlights ongoing concerns within the UK hospitality industry about the financial pressures created by rising taxation, which owners argue are making…
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The next American boom could be here — unless Washington regulates it to death
A Fox News opinion piece argues that fears of mass AI-driven job losses are overblown and that excessive government regulation, not the technology itself, poses the greatest threat to America’s economic prospects. The author contends that artificial intelligence could deliver the biggest improvement in American living standards in decades, comparing its disruptive potential to historical…
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FDA Reassures Public on Food Safety as Cyclosporiasis Cases Surge Past 11,000
A sharp rise in cyclosporiasis cases across the United States has intensified scrutiny of produce safety and food oversight mechanisms. Health authorities have documented over 11,000 cases of the parasitic illness, which
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‘A lover of life’ – Seattle pays tribute to food festival shooting victims
Seattle held a candlelight vigil on Monday for three people killed in a gun battle at the Bite of Seattle food festival the previous day, as the city’s mayor and thousands of residents mourned the victims. The shooting, which also injured at least four other people, took place on the final day of the free…
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FDA official insists ‘U.S. food supply is safe’ as cyclosporiasis cases hit 11,000
An FDA official said the US food supply remains safe despite a sharp rise in reported cyclosporiasis cases, as federal and state authorities investigate several outbreaks of the intestinal illness. The reassurance matters because the cases have heightened concern about fresh produce and food-safety oversight, while investigators seek to identify and remove any contaminated products.…
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Judy Announce New EP Death Of A Ladies’ Mutt: “Denim Girls”
Judy, the duo of Blue Broderick (Diners) and Leah Levinson (Agriculture), have announced their second EP, “Death Of A Ladies’ Mutt,” due out on 6 August 2026. The project began in December when the pair joined forces as a songwriting and recording exercise, producing two EPs in just five days, with the first, “Songs Of…
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More than 12,000 pounds of bacon recalled after USDA issues highest-risk alert
More than 12,000 pounds of imported smoked bacon have been recalled after the US Department of Agriculture issued a Class I alert, its highest-risk classification. The product, made by Maple Leaf Foods and distributed to grocery retailers in Idaho, Oregon and Washington, was pulled because it had been imported from Canada without undergoing the required…
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Patriots receiver Mack Hollins’ barefoot escapades reach a new plateau in second New England season
New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins has become known for his habit of going barefoot almost everywhere, and reports suggest this quirk has become even more pronounced during his second season with the team. The story highlights an unusual, light-hearted aspect of NFL life away from the pitch, adding colour to coverage of a…
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4 in 5 toddler foods at grocery stores are ultra-processed: Study
A study of toddler foods sold in Austin, Texas, found that more than four in five products were ultra-processed, raising concerns about the nutritional quality of foods marketed to very young children. The findings matter because early diets can shape children’s tastes and eating habits, while parents may assume products in toddler-food aisles meet suitable…