Crime

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Dry-cleaning scam targets restaurants

Restaurants across the country are still being targeted by a dry-cleaning scam exposed by Caterer last week.
Posted: 30 November 2004 | 19:08

In Brief

Crackdown on drink over Christmas, Sodexho Rugby World Cup coup, London congestion charge probe, Brahim's grabs gold...
Posted: 30 November 2004 | 12:25

Aikens was right

Steal, swipe, pinch, nab. Call it what you will, theft of property is a nuisance for any business. But in a restaurant, where decorations have been painstakingly selected to create a cohesive look, the disappearance of cutlery, linen and ashtrays can be even more annoying.
Posted: 10 November 2004 | 17:23

Spanish chefs called as witnesses in ETA trial

Four Basque chefs with eight Michelin stars between them have been dragged into the trial of an alleged member of the ETA terrorist group.
Posted: 10 November 2004 | 17:18

Over to you

Should restaurateurs turn a blind eye to customers stealing property from their restaurants?
Posted: 09 November 2004 | 16:52

Restaurateurs defend Aikens over missing spoon incident

Article ThumbnailStealing from restaurants is rife in the UK and costs businesses thousands of pounds every year, prompting restaurateurs to call for customers caught shoplifting to be prosecuted.
Posted: 20 October 2004 | 17:11

Blunkett keeps up pressure on pubs

Home Secretary David Blunkett has warned the pub industry that it remains on probation.
Posted: 11 October 2004 | 17:37

Over to you

Are you worried agency staff could pose a security threat to your business?
Posted: 06 October 2004 | 17:34

Voluntary code in bid to curb binge-drinking

A London borough is launching a ground-breaking campaign drawn up by local Pub Watch members, police and council officers to call time on "happy hour" and binge-drinking.
Posted: 04 October 2004 | 11:58

Commons bomb hoax highlights lapses in agency staff vetting

Article ThumbnailThe potential security threat posed by agency staff was dramatically highlighted last week when a journalist masquerading as a waiter smuggled a "bomb" into the House of Commons.
Posted: 24 September 2004 | 11:46

Home Office vows to repeat alcohol blitz

Pubs face a new blitz of sting operations and stiff new penalties on staff as the Home Office and police plan to build on the success of their summer campaign to curb under-age and anti-social drinking.
Posted: 17 September 2004 | 14:56

Howard slams longer opening hours plans

Tory leader Michael Howard last week blasted the Government's plan for 24-hour opening, claiming it would encourage a yob culture.
Posted: 27 August 2004 | 14:39

Westminster chefs arrested following bribery allegations

An investigation into chefs' kickbacks has struck at the very heart of the UK establishment following the arrest of the executive chefs for both the House of Commons and House of Lords.
Posted: 26 August 2004 | 09:55

Table Talk

A luggage company has been criticised for an advert that appears to encourage theft from hotel rooms. The newspaper advert for Tripp's expandable suitcases reads: "Now you can steal the bathrobe as well as the toiletries."
Posted: 20 August 2004 | 17:20

Over to you

What do you think of David Blunkett's plans to "blitz" alcohol-related violence and under-age drinking?
Posted: 05 July 2004 | 15:35

Police get ready for six-week crackdown on pubs and clubs

Pubs and bars around the UK will come under intense pressure from the Government this summer when it launches a six-week "blitz" on under-age drinking and loutish behaviour.
Posted: 01 July 2004 | 14:05

Over to you

Are pub and bar owners to blame for rising levels of drunken violence in Britain's town centres?
Posted: 14 June 2004 | 16:18

In-house fraud

Andrew Durant, of BDO Stoy Hayward, and Andrew Witts, of Lawrence Graham, examine what to do if you discover or suspect fraud in your company
Posted: 03 June 2004 | 11:02

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