Crime

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Bogus directory site scams Pulze's Al Duca

A restaurant scam that cons businesses into believing it is part of a "free" tourist directory has struck again.
Posted: 22 December 2005 | 11:34

Hot topics

CatererSearch automatically pulls together all of its published articles on the industry's key topics.
Posted: 27 June 2005 | 15:32

Industry hesitant on chip and PIN uptake

Article ThumbnailHotels, restaurants and bars are dragging their feet when it comes to installing chip-and-PIN technology because low levels of fraud have not triggered a rush for the new technology.
Posted: 21 April 2005 | 21:04

Internet booking scam strikes Yorkshire hotel

The internet reservation scam exposed in Caterer (16 December, page 8) claimed another unsuspecting victim this week.
Posted: 15 March 2005 | 12:50

Police lukewarm over drink disorder zones

Criticism of the controversial Alcohol Disorder Zone (ADZ) scheme is intensifying as the consultation period approaches its conclusion later this month.
Posted: 25 February 2005 | 15:25

Late-night take-aways told to curb rowdiness

Licensing minister Richard Caborn has warned kebab shops and burger bars they will be shut down if drunken customers disturb local residents with antisocial behaviour.
Posted: 10 February 2005 | 14:20

Row over chip and PIN rumbles on

Article ThumbnailThe chip and PIN advisory group hit back this week at continuing claims that it had failed to take into account the specific needs of the hospitality industry.
Posted: 04 February 2005 | 11:10

Confusion over drink laws as election looms

Article ThumbnailPub and bar trade bodies this week played down fears that the industry could be hit by new levies to fund extra police resources.
Posted: 20 January 2005 | 19:04

Concern over 24-hour drinking unfounded, says BBPA

Article ThumbnailPubs and bars have rejected claims that next month’s reform of the licensing laws will lead to an explosion of binge drinking and loutish behaviour on the streets.
Posted: 13 January 2005 | 16:39

Cleaning bill fraudster strikes across the UK

Restaurants as far apart as Scotland and Sussex have emerged as the latest targets of a nationwide cleaning bill scam first reported in Caterer last month.
Posted: 14 December 2004 | 13:01

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

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