Exclusive: Spirits set for double digit tax rise in industry’s largest duty hike since 1643 November 11, 2022 Distillers have warned that they’re being squeezed to the bone following the government’s decision to scrap the alcohol duty freeze. With massive increases in the cost of living, a tax increase of almost 16 per cent is set to hit consumers in the pocket just before Christmas. New industry analysis shows that the potential hike, [...]
Rail strikes ‘cost £500m to the economy’ as Nightcap boss says action ‘decimating’ bars November 10, 2022 Ongoing railway strikes have cost the UK economy £500m this year, with businesses pleading with unions and bosses to find a solution to the disruption. “If we don’t get the services restored I’m worried people will give up on rail,” newly-appointed rail minister Huw Merriman told the Railway Industry Association’s conference on Thursday. “That would [...]
Next boss laments not getting ‘Brexit I wanted’ and calls for migration changes to fill staff shortages November 10, 2022 The CEO of Next has implored ministers to ease rules for overseas workers wanting to come to the UK and said he did not get “the Brexit I wanted.” Lord Simon Wolfson reiterated previous pleas for the government to make it easier for workers to move to the UK to plug staff shortages across the [...]
A Taste of Luxury in the Mountains: Méribel November 10, 2022 Located in the heart of Les 3 Vallées, the world’s largest ski area, Méribel is arguably the best all-around ski resort and offers world-class skiing for all levels. It is very popular with British skiers and snowborders and the resort is made of cosy wooden chalets surrounded by trees and white peaks. If you are [...]
Trivet restaurant owner Jonny Lake on where to eat London, from The Counter to A Wong November 9, 2022 Jonny Lake owns the one-Michelin-starred Trivet restaurant. He formerly worked at Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck, a three-Michelin-starred pub in Bray, Berkshire. He hails from Canada but has been in London since 2019 when he opened Trivet, a restaurant and wine cellar in London Bridge. Here are his recommendations for the best places to eat [...]
Strikes another blow to struggling City hospitality businesses November 7, 2022 Small business owners have said they are struggling to survive as postal workers are set to walk out and amid the looming threat of rail strikes. Matt Harris, 49, who runs wine bars Planet Of The Grapes and Fox Fine Wines in London, said that strike action is just “another dagger” for already struggling hospitality [...]
Adrian Biles: “I’m delighted” to be back building a legal business November 7, 2022 The former Ince boss Adrian Biles is back at the helm of a London legal firm, having acquired Child & Child. He tells Andy Silvester why he believes in the firm’s potential. “I’M NOT sure I had a day off,” a cheery Adrian Biles tells me when he’s asked what he’s been doing since he [...]
Simpson’s Tavern: Crowdfunder to save City favourite passes £30K as local efforts stepped up November 3, 2022 A crowdfunding campaign to save the historic Simpson’s Tavern has passed £30,000 in just two days. Simpson’s, which has sat off Cornhill since 1757 and become a City institution, has been served a winding up petition as a result of rent arrears accrued during the pandemic, announced on Tuesday. On Thursday, the fundraiser reached £20,000 [...]
Sainsbury’s profits dip as supermarket giant battles to keep prices low November 3, 2022 Sainsbury’s has posted subdued half-year profits, after taking a hit to keep prices competitive for customers and boost pay for staff. The supermarket giant, which also owns Argos, said underlying pre-tax profit dipped eight per cent to £340m over the half-year to 17 September , compared with the same period last year. It had previously [...]
Simpson’s Tavern: Crowdfunder raises nearly £20K in less than 24 hours November 2, 2022 A crowdfunding campaign to save Simpson’s Tavern has raised almost £20,000 in just 24 hours since it began in earnest. Simpson’s, which has sat off Cornhill since 1757 and become a City institution, has been served a winding up petition as a result of rent arrears accrued during the pandemic. Whilst many landlords have chosen [...]