The newly-launched Hospitality Sector Council, made up of industry experts to help England’s pubs, restaurants and cafés to thrive post-pandemic, has been criticised for its lack of diversity and representation for small businesses. The Council and its members were unveiled on 29 September, with a statement from business minister Paul Scully saying: “With the launch of this council, we’re taking the… Continue reading Hospitality Council comes under fire for lack of diversity
Plans to build a five-storey complex with a shopping centre and corporate office space in Brick Lane have been given the green light, despite fierce opposition from local residents and businesses. At a Tower Hamlets Development Committee meeting held on 14 September, councillors passed the planning application by two votes to one. Up until 2… Continue reading Shopping mall planned for Brick Lane
The foodie and Curry Industry professionals all gathered in one place on Sunday, October 10, for the annual Curry Life Awards and gala dinner at the Royal Lancaster Hotel London. The UK may have a soft spot for old favourites like bangers and mash and fish and chips. Still, the British appetite for Indian sub-continental… Continue reading The best chefs and restaurateurs recognised at the Curry Life Awards 2021 in London
By Rupert Rowley Rupert Rowley is a Michelin Star chef who recently travelled to Colombo, Sri Lanka and headed the Curry Life delegation to Taste of Britain Curry Festival at Hilton Colombo. Here, he writes about the Festival and his experience on tour … Having fully recovered from my trip to India it was nice… Continue reading My trip to Colombo with Curry Life