Henry Dimbleby

Henry Dimbleby resigns as Government food tsar

Henry Dimbleby resigns as Government food tsar

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Henry Dimbleby has quit his role as food tsar at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, criticising the government for “insane” inaction on the nation’s obesity crisis.

Muted reaction to Government food strategy Henry Dimbleby UKHospitality

Muted response to Government food strategy

By James McAllister

Leon co-founder Henry Dimbleby has criticised the Government's newly-published food strategy, which he advised on, saying it is 'not a strategy'.

Top hospitality news stories

Friday Five: the week's top news stories

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This week’s key hospitality news stories include former 108 Garage chef Chris Denney ‘s return to Notting Hill and the second part of the Government’s National Food Strategy report.

Boris Johnson reluctant to impose Sugar and Salt Reformulation Tax suggested in National Food Strategy

Johnson reluctant to impose food taxes

By James McAllister

Boris Johnson has signalled he is reluctant to introduce a Sugar and Salt Reformulation Tax, as recommended by Henry Dimbleby in his newly published National Food Strategy (NFS) report.

Leon sold to EG Group

Leon sold to EG Group for £100m

By Joe Lutrario

Leon has been acquired by forecourt retailer and fast food operator EG Group in a deal reported to be worth up to £100m.