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Budget 2012: The restaurant industry's reaction

By Emma Eversham

Members of the restaurant industry have expressed their disappointment at the Chancellor's lack of help for the sector in today's Budget, saying his claim that he will 'unashamedly back business' means nothing if he doesn't cut VAT.

Airport restaurants: the changing face of airside dining

By Luke Nicholls

With up to 30,000 people departing from Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 3 every day, established food concepts and emerging brands are increasingly recognising the potential of such high-footfall transport hubs.

Budget 2012: The pub and bar industry's reaction

By Peter Ruddick

The Chancellor George Osborne's decision to refuse to budge on the controversial beer duty escalator in the Budget has been widely criticised by the pub and bar sector as a missed opportunity to reverse a policy that continues to lead to job losses and...

Budget 2012: The hotel industry's reaction

By Luke Nicholls

While one or two measures announced in today’s budget have been welcomed by the UK hotel industry, Chancellor George Osborne has left many businesses in the dark and avoided a number of major issues hampering the sector.

Vintellect launches plug and play wine preservation system

By Peter Ruddick

Vintellect has launched Vinoglass Elite, a plug and play wine preservation system it says cuts down on installation requirements and costs while maintaining the benefits of a system that ensures the best measure, temperature and quality of wine served.