The Taittinger UK Sommelier of the Year final put the line-up of the finest UK talent on the stage, with Agnieszka Swiecka taking the crown
Tinned fish restaurant Saltie Girl among new additions to Michelin Guide
Ten new restaurants, including tinned fish specialist Saltie Girl in London and Furna in Brighton, have been added to the *Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland’s* selection this month.
Beer smugglers jailed for £4.2m alcohol duty scam
Two fraudsters who led a Polish beer smuggling scam have been jailed for a total of seven years.
Ofgem sets out plan to tackle ‘poor behaviour’ by energy firms
Ofgem has set out plans to crack down on rogue energy suppliers and brokers and make it easier for businesses to complain about their behaviour.
Festive feasting: it’s time to plan your Christmas menu
It’s never too early to think about Christmas as customers look for new takes on classics. Alice Peacock looks at what’s on the menu
Eye candy: how to create attention-grabbing desserts
It’s time to pimp your pâtisserie. Anne Bruce finds the attention-grabbing sweet treats
Minute on the clock: Tim Wray, CGC catering group
The managing director of CGC catering group has refocused its rebrand on curating new ideas from all parts of the business. Victoria Miller reports
Revolution Bars: Young people cutting spending makes for ‘challenging’ year
Revolution Bars Group said it expects trading to remain “challenging” as younger customers cut back on spending in its late-night bars.
Flat Iron launches legal action over Covid insurance payout
Flat Iron is the latest restaurant group to launch legal action against its insurer for losses incurred during the pandemic.
Registration opens for Independent Hotel Show 2023
Visitor registration has opened for the Independent Hotel Show, in partnership with James Hallam, which returns to Olympia London on 16-17 October