All news articles for January 18, 2016

Gourmet Burger Kitchen pulls ads following vegan protests

18-Jan-2016 By Emma Eversham

Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) has removed three of five new ads from circulation after the restaurant chain was accused of offending vegans and vegetarians. 

Hyatt hotels admits UK guest credit card details hacked

18-Jan-2016 By Sophie Witts

The Hyatt hotel chain has admitted a number of UK hotels were hit by malware which stole guest credit card details last year.

#OMGB: VisitBritain campaign to attract more international tourists

18-Jan-2016 By Liam Garrahan

#OMGB is a new VisitBritain campaign that encourages visitors to the UK to share some of their ‘amazing moments’ on social media to encourage others from abroad to visit Britain.

Catering staff union to tackle 'unfair' tipping policies with MPs

18-Jan-2016 By Sophie Witts

Catering staff trade union GMB is to meet with MPs to discuss ‘unfair tipping policies’ at Turtle Bay and other high street restaurants.

Last minute festive boost for restaurant and pub chains

18-Jan-2016 By Emma Eversham

Sales at some of the UK’s largest restaurant and pub chains benefited from a last minute flurry of visits in the last two weeks of the festive season according to the latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker.

NHS to slap sugar tax on hospital cafes

18-Jan-2016 By Sophie Witts

The NHS is to become the first public body to impose a sugar tax on food sold in cafes and vending machines, the service’s head has revealed.

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What the Temporary Event Notice (TEN) changes mean to pubs and other licensed venues

18-Jan-2016 By John Coen

John Coen, a partner at national law firm Weightmans, talks through what the recent changes to Temporary Event Notice (TEN) legislation will mean to pubs and other licensed business.