FSM and hospitality Liberal Democrats in North Devon have called out Selaine Saxby, the Conservative MP for North Devon on failing to apologise for her offensive remarks last Friday evening. The remarks in question were posted on Facebook by Saxby, who aimed them sarcastically at hospitality businesses helping out feeding hungry school children after the government … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2020
Alternatives to home working offering opportunity to hospitality venues
Working from home has become the norm for all too many people this year, as has all too sparsely populated hospitality venues. Now home workers looking for alternative workplaces, and hospitality venues looking for added custom are coming together to solve their mutual dilemma. Across the UK hospitality venues from global hotel chains to independent cafes are welcoming home … [Read more...]
New Roux Scholarship website launched celebrating mentoring in culinary excellence
New Roux Scholarship website The world renowned and acclaimed Roux Scholarship was established in 1983. The scholarship has enabled a new generation of chefs from Britain to train in the greatest restaurants in the world. Not only has it become the industry’s most acclaimed chef competition in the UK, with many scholars having gone on to win Michelin stars … [Read more...]
MP mocks hospitality for helping school children, and “hopes” for an end to further government support for hospitality businesses
MP mocks hospitality Selaine Saxby is a Conservative MP for North Devon who voted against providing free schools meals for children during half-term holidays. Following the vote, Saxby caused widespread consternation amongst her constituents by publicly mocking the hospitality industry. The MP for North Devon sarcastically posted on Facebook: "I am delighted our … [Read more...]
European ban of ‘sausage’ and ‘burger’ to describe vegan products rejected
The European Parliament has rejected a proposal to ban the use of words like ‘sausage’ and ‘burger’ to describe vegan and vegetarian products. MEPs voted down the proposed veggie burger ban amendment – with 379 against, 284 for and 27 abstentions – after deciding that consumers are not misled by vegan meat denominations. However, in a surprise move, MEPs also voted to ban any … [Read more...]
Hospitality and Marcus Rashford MBE step in to replace government school meal provision
The shameful news that MPs voted down the motion to provide school meals during school holidays has now been overshadowed by the generosity of hospitality businesses. Last week saw 318 MPs, 317 Conservatives and 1 Independent – all named here, vote down the provision of school meals while they enjoy fine dining at work in Parliament, subsidised to the tune of £1.7 Million by … [Read more...]
MPs enjoy fine dining at work while depriving children of free school meals
MPs enjoy heavily subsidised fine dining and alcohol at the expense of tax payers every day while in parliament. Treasury figures show, that restaurants in the House of Commons last year, were subsidised by the public to the tune of £1.7 million. That figure is only for MPs ‘dining while working’ and does not include expense accounts. Earlier this week, 318 of the … [Read more...]
Updating Tripadvisor safety measures for diners looking for them
We wrote recently about Tripadvisor’s safe restaurant gap opportunity in London. The opportunity arose following Tripadvisor adding a new filter that enables diners searching where to eat to identify restaurants that have put safety measures in place. We are delighted to now feature a 'How To' from Chris Wilkie at Stampede explaining how best to ensure the safety measures you … [Read more...]
Accor global revenues 2020: Q3 revenues down 64%
Accor global revenues 2020 Accor group consist of more than 5,000 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries. The group has one of the industry’s most diverse and fully-integrated hospitality ecosystems encompassing luxury and premium brands, midscale and economy offerings, unique lifestyle concepts, entertainment and nightlife venues, … [Read more...]
UKHospitality praises generosity of Rishi Sunak’s increased financial support for hospitality
Commenting on today’s announcement by the Chancellor, UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “This is a hugely generous package of support and very welcome news just when we needed it. “The changes to the Job Support Scheme will help to safeguard hundreds of thousands of jobs and the grant support will provide a crucial lifeline for businesses struggling … [Read more...]
Rishi Sunak increases support for hospitality
Rishi Sunak has just announced increased support for hospitality jobs and workers impacted by Covid-19. The Chancellor has implemented significant changes to his Job Support Scheme (JSS) replacing the furlough ending this month. The new JSS scheme will see employers paying less and employees able to work less hours before they qualify. At the same time, the tax subsidy has … [Read more...]
Liverpool hospitality leaders appeal to region for united support
Hospitality business leaders in Liverpool have today called on everyone across the region to unite and “support local.” The call comes after Liverpool City Region was moved to tier three to help fight the pandemic. Led by Liverpool ONE, Liverpool BID, Visit Liverpool and Marketing Liverpool, the “Help Campaign” is calling on businesses and local people to help each other by … [Read more...]
BAME hospitality community call for greater engagement with policy makers
BAME hospitality A recent All Party Parliamentary Report shows Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) businesses have been disproportionately hit by Covid-19. BAME communities are at greater risk of dying if they contract the virus – but face greater exposure because of the businesses they tend to run. And nearly two-thirds said they had been unable to access government … [Read more...]
Fridays adds Invisible Chips to the menu
Fridays has announced that it has added Invisible Fries to its menu in support of Hospitality Action’s Invisible Chips initiative. Endorsed by the likes of hospitality stalwarts Fred Sirieix and Heston Blumenthal, the campaign aims to raise money to help support families of those in the hospitality industry who face financial difficulty. Guests visiting any Fridays … [Read more...]
Test and trace Watergate fueling hospitality closures
Back in March the country was assured by the Prime Minister that the government was on track to deliver a world leading test and trace system. Patently it has not. The lack of an effective system is due to the government handing out multibillion pound contracts to ‘friends’ in private companies incapable of delivering them. Test and trace run by local authorities in … [Read more...]