Government announces pre-watershed ban on TV 'junk food' adverts
The Government has confirmed it is to introduce a pre-watershed ban on TV adverts for foods high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS), and also tighten restrictions on online advertising.
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Cyrus Todiwala appointed group chef ambassador for The Clink Charity
High profile chef restaurateur Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL has been appointed group chef ambassador for The Clink Charity, a post most recently occupied by the late Albert Roux.
Ready Burger smashes crowdfund target as it prepares for 'rapid expansion'
Fledgling vegan fast food brand Ready Burger has smashed its £1.5m crowdfunding target within hours of launching the fundraiser.
Leiths launches £750k grant fund
Leiths School of Food and Wine has launched £750k scheme to help ease the current recruitment crisis in hospitality.
Hawksmoor heads to Canary Wharf for biggest restaurant yet
Hawksmoor is to open its biggest restaurant to date and its first in London for four years in a floating pavilion on the docks of Wood Wharf at Canary Wharf.
Scottish pubs allowed to stay open beyond curfew if Euro matches run late
Scottish pubs in council areas under Level 2 and Level 1 lockdown will be able to stay open later to show European Championship matches that go to extra-time.
Tim Bacon Foundation launches Challenge Cup for Great Manchester Run
The Tim Bacon Foundation (TBF), set up in honour of restaurant and bar entrepreneur Tim Bacon, is encouraging members of the hospitality sector to enter the Great Manchester Run to raise funds for cancer charities.
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The West End is still where it’s at
Substantial financial resource is making London’s West End more exciting than ever before.
Cuban restaurant Bar La Rampa to open on former Sweet Chick site
The group behind London restaurants KOL and Casa do Frango is to open a Cuban restaurant in central London this summer.