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

Friday 04 September 2009 16:30
Phil Howard

Story of the week: Phil Howard is one of Britain's most accomplished and respected chefs - he's also a recovering drug addict. Watch Caterer's exclusive interview with the Michelin-starred chef. 

The future of VisitEngland's accommodation bookings system, EnglandNet, is in jeopardy after a complaint to the European Commission claimed it contravenes EU competition laws and wastes taxpayers' money.

Catey lifetime achievement award winner Raymond Blanc is to star in two new BBC commissioned food programmes.

Jamie Oliver's Fifteen restaurants win grant to become MSC-certified.

Sir Terence Conran's latest London restaurant venture Lutyens, with its fine food and exemplary service, will make your day, says critic.

Armando Lemar is Tabasco oyster-opening champion for eighth time.

Bob Cotton, chief executive of the British Hospitality Association (BHA), has announced he will be leaving the association in July 2010, after the general election.

Michael Gray has been elected as the new chairman of the Master Innholders, after serving on the executive committee for several years.

Noise complaints threaten licence of Guy Ritchie pub.

A convicted killer has been given permission to run a village pub in Scotland, sparking protests from his victim's relatives.

The Carbon Trust is this month launching an initiative which could help pubs and restaurants drive down energy costs by as much as £37m.

Admiral Taverns to sell pubs worth £4.4m to cut debt.

Pubs urged to support campaign promoting sensible drinking. 
 

Editor's Pick 
See our interview with Michelin-starred chef Phil Howard on his battle with drugs
Chef Conference 2009 - we have an amazing line-up for this year's conference with two three-Michelin-starred chefs topping the bill, Heston Blumenthal and Elena
Caterer's Equipment and Supplies Excellence Awards 2010 - enter now!
Table Talk - win, win win! It's the start of the Glorious Twelfth. Share your recipes and tips for grouse and win one of two Amazon vouchers worth £50. Plus, Table Talk has two tickets to the Chef Conference and lunch to giveaway.
 

Quote of the Week 
"It's gonna be Ar-Mc-Geddon"
David Elphick, training manager at Poppleston Allen, describes how the new licensing legislation will impact Scottish pubs
 

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