Environmental issues

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Hospitality counts costs of flooding

flooding in StratfordHospitality businesses in areas affected by last week's extensive flooding are starting to get back on their feet - but are preparing for the worst as they begin to count the cost of the disruption.
Posted: 02 August 2007 | 07:00

Hospitality businesses still wait for water to be reconnected

Hospitality businesses in flood affected parts of England are still waiting for water supplies to be reconnected so they can re-open for business.
Posted: 30 July 2007 | 11:11

BHA welcomes government tax help for flood victims

The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has welcomed a government pledge to provide tax help to those affected by floods but says more still needs to be done.
Posted: 27 July 2007 | 16:50

WinePress restaurant latest victim of flooding

WinePress restaurant closes due to floodsThe sister restaurant to the two-Michelin starred Vineyard at Stockcross has been forced to close its doors for six weeks due to extensive flooding.
Posted: 27 July 2007 | 16:09

Brewers send in tankers with drinking water to England flood victims

Brewers have sent in excess of 600,000 litres of drinking water in beer tankers to the parts of central England stricken by flooding.
Posted: 26 July 2007 | 14:48

Businesses forced to close in England's flooded heartland

Heston Blumenthal was among the hospitality operators hit by the heavy flooding that has continued to keep large parts of southern England inaccessible and under water.
Posted: 26 July 2007 | 12:00

Hospitality industry calls for tax moratorium

The Government has been urged to give hospitality businesses hit by the flooding a six-month moratorium on national insurance and VAT payments.
Posted: 26 July 2007 | 11:30

Hospitality flood cost likely to be millions

The cost of flood damage to hospitality businesses is likely to run into tens of millions of pounds.
Posted: 24 July 2007 | 14:28

Government urged to give tax break to flood hit hospitality operators

The Government has been urged to give hospitality businesses hit by the flooding a six-month moratorium on National Insurance and VAT payments.
Posted: 24 July 2007 | 11:19

Flood hit pubs and hotels forced to cancel bookings

Hotels, pubs and restaurants in the Cotswolds, Midlands and South-West are without fresh water supplies and are having to cancel reservations as heavy flooding continues to cause havoc.
Posted: 23 July 2007 | 19:04

The sustainability of wild cod

Norwegian fishermenIn today's environmentally conscious climate it's more important than ever for operators to understand the provenance of ingredients they source for their kitchens from around the world.Tom Vaughan joined Sodexho on an educational trip to learn more about one much-politicised ingredient - wild cod
Posted: 19 July 2007 | 00:00

Time to take sustainability more seriously

Mark Derry, chief executive of seafood chain Loch FyneA call to all restaurateurs, from Mark Derry, chief executive of seafood chain Loch Fyne, to follow the lead set by the major supermarket groups
Posted: 12 July 2007 | 00:00

Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news

Chris DruceAh yes, the thrill of the fight, rising up to the challenge of our rivals. It’s the perfect sentiment for Caterer’s annual awards bash...
Posted: 06 July 2007 | 12:16

McDonald's to operate delivery fleet on bio-diesel

McDonald's fleet to run on bio-dieselFast-food chain McDonald’s has become the latest hospitality operator to commit to running its delivery fleet on bio-diesel.
Posted: 02 July 2007 | 14:46

Sustainability: act now or pay later, industry warned

Hospitality businesses need to spend time and money tackling the issue of sustainability now, or face being clobbered by massive bills in the future.
Posted: 28 June 2007 | 12:00

In search of sustainability

It has been my privilege to edit this edition of Caterer which marks the centenary of the British Hospitality Association. It is always difficult identifying the most significant issues that currently face the industry.
Posted: 28 June 2007 | 00:00

Managers worry about rules, staff and the planet

Finding good staff, the environment and red tape are the three issues keeping hospitality managers awake at night, exclusive Caterer research has revealed.
Posted: 28 June 2007 | 00:00

Corporate Social Responsibilty will no longer be a option for businesses

Ignoring corporate social responsibility will no longer be an option when legislation is toughened up in October, delegates were warned.
Posted: 28 June 2007 | 00:00

Savoy hotel employees abandon cars in green initiative

Tha Savoy, LondonEmployees at the Savoy did not use their cars to get to work today as part of a green initiative.
Posted: 22 June 2007 | 07:00

Hilton plans to turn out lights in support of green scheme

Hilton Park Lane hotelHilton Hotels has joined some of the capital’s best known chefs to stage a one-hour blackout.
Posted: 19 June 2007 | 07:15

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