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Builders crushed by scaffolding collapse at Jurys Inn hotel

Construction of a new 279-bedroom Jurys Inn hotel in Milton Keynes was delayed yesterday when scaffolding collapsed at the site.
Posted: 12 April 2006 | 15:01

20,000 London restaurants fail food standards checks

FSA logoMore than 20,000 London restaurants, cafes and food shops failed environmental health inspections in the year to 31 March 2005.
Posted: 12 April 2006 | 10:38

Avian flu briefing – what you need to know

chickens on a farmAvian flu has come to Britain and as hysteria takes hold across the nation it’s time to get a grasp of the facts so you can deal with your customers’ queries.
Posted: 07 April 2006 | 17:31

Fire safety delays could leave firms uninsured

fire extinguisherHospitality businesses could be left operating without valid insurance following delays in new fire safety legislation, industry experts have warned.
Posted: 06 April 2006 | 16:12

Argentinian export ban leads to huge rises in beef prices

The cost of imported beef has rocketed by as much as 30-35% following bans on exports from Argentina and a foot-and-mouth scare in Brazil.
Posted: 31 March 2006 | 12:24

Sleepwalking chef seeks medical help over fears he’ll burn house down

A former chef is seeking medical help to stop him cooking in the middle of the night, according to today’s Daily Telegraph.
Posted: 31 March 2006 | 10:38

£1b price tag for Travelodge... For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

weekend papersA round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Travelodge's price tag likely to be £1b; Luxury Irish hotel has planning permission refused; Whitbread to buy club for rich and famous; Scottish hotels threaten to sack staff who smell of smoke...
Posted: 27 March 2006 | 10:35

London hotel fined for failure to act on gas leak

Kensington Close hotel in London has been ordered to pay £47,500 following a gas leak in October 2003.
Posted: 24 March 2006 | 14:09

Start date for new fire regulations announced

fire extinguisherNew fire regulations for businesses in England and Wales are to come into force from 1 October, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has said.
Posted: 14 March 2006 | 12:54

More time for regulations

Can I add a note to John Davies's article on the new fire and safety regulations (Caterer, 23 February, page 48)?
Posted: 02 March 2006 | 00:00

Fire regulations heat up

Impending changes to the fire and safety regulations place responsibility on employers to ensure their premises comply. John Davies explains
Posted: 23 February 2006 | 00:00

Fire hazards in grease extraction

Richard Norman, managing director of Indepth Hygiene Services, offers advice on the hazards of grease-extraction systems and implications of new legislation
Posted: 10 February 2006 | 00:00

Hotel's windows ruling victory

Court of AppealHotel owners will not have to restrict how far windows open to stop guests falling out, following a Court of Appeal ruling at the end of last month.
Posted: 05 February 2006 | 08:00

FSA Scores on the doors scheme

How does your proposed scheme fit in with the Scottish trial? The outcomes from trials in Scotland will be fed back to Agency HQ to be considered alongside results from the rest of the UK. How does this FSA proposed scheme fit in with the London CIEH scheme? The Agency will shortly decide what scheme(s) will be trialled.  When the Agency met last week with the London Food Co-ordinating Group and CIEH, we explained that it was perfectly possible for the cross London scheme to be included in any Agency trials. Given the increased pressure to be more transparent withrestaurant inspections, how is the FSA working to ensure that the country works towards a unified, fair and equitable solution? A number of local authorities have provided information on the results of food hygiene inspections on their respective websites (partly in response to Freedom of Information Act requirements) and some authorities hav
Posted: 03 February 2006 | 09:46

London councils to publish restaurant hygiene results

chef preparing fishInitial proposal could be with Food Standards Agency by the end of the month
Posted: 02 February 2006 | 16:11

New fire laws delayed

Fire extinguisherNew fire laws for England and Wales have been delayed.
Posted: 19 January 2006 | 10:19

Star system could boost safety issues

I would like to draw attention to this month's launch of a new star rating system for British hotels, as I think tourism chiefs have missed a huge opportunity.
Posted: 19 January 2006 | 00:00

Market Town Taverns stubs out smoking

Ian Fozard, managing director of Market Town TavernsNorth Yorkshire pub group Market Town Taverns has stubbed out smoking at all its sites.
Posted: 05 January 2006 | 18:23

Restaurateurs furious over online reports

Norwich restaurateurs this week slammed a council decision to publish environmental health reports online.
Posted: 16 December 2005 | 08:05

EuroFreeze under investigation by FSA

FSA logoThe Food Standards Agency (FSA) is investigating illegal practices at EuroFreeze, a meat and poultry cold store in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.
Posted: 22 November 2005 | 10:08

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