Responding to the latest Company Insolvency statistics covering April 2025 published this morning by the Insolvency Service Sarah Rayment, Global Co-Head of Restructuring, Kroll: “While there have been understandable concerns from businesses about the effect of higher employment costs on growth and indeed survival, for now, we are not seeing a surge in company administrations, which typically affect mid-sized and larger businesses. “What’s interesting is that when you dig into the numbers, there is distress across retail as well as leisure and hospitality. Both of which are struggling to deal and plan for the NICs hike and increased minimum wage. Poundland is the…
Author: Lucy Contrino
A new study of innovative, grassroots food projects in cities across the world – filling the gap left by insufficient state support for those in food insecurity – suggests that they provide more dignity and choice than standard foodbank models. The projects all made efforts to replicate a regular shopping experience and to cater for diverse, local need. The research, by the Institute of Development Studies and the Food Equity Centre, indicates that the grassroots projects – often run informally – respond to food access problems in their communities and could provide a better alternative to food banks, which has been the dominant answer to…
Oxford’s newest boutique hotel, The Store, is celebrating a landmark achievement after its house London Dry Gin was crowned Best in Country at the prestigious World Gin Awards. The accolade positions The Store at the forefront of a new hospitality movement – where craft, provenance and exclusivity are reshaping what guests expect from their glass. The gin is also shortlisted for The World’s Best London Dry Gin, with judging to take place later this month. The winner will be announced on the 4th June. Produced in partnership with the award-winning Hawkridge Distillers, The Store Gin is a bold, refined expression designed exclusively for the…
This summer, tinned fish is having a moment. Whether you think of it as a pantry stable, a culinary comeback, or your new weeknight secret weapon, tinned fish is strong in Omega-3, full of flavour, and enormously versatile. The Tinned Fish Market is leading the charge with sustainably sourced tins that bring bold flavour and effortless elegance to the table. To show how adaptable, chic, and scrummy tinned fish can be, The Tinned Fish Market has developed 5 quick and easy ways to appreciate tinned fish. These dishes are deal for hosting friends on summer evenings, or weeknight dinners. Cod in Galician sauce becomes a silky, spicy pasta base when blended with…
Hospitality operators face further pressure on profits this summer, with inflation expected to drive up prices on a range of core menu products, warns purchasing specialist Lynx Purchasing. With staple products such as meat, potatoes and dairy already recording price increases significantly ahead of the headline rate of inflation, operators face the dilemma of whether to raise menu prices for customers already feeling the pinch or try to absorb the increases. The warning comes as Lynx Purchasing publishes the Summer 2025 edition of its regular Market Forecast, using exclusive insight supplied by the range of suppliers that Lynx works with,…
KETTLE® Chips, alongside renowned chef and best-selling author Rachel Khoo, are bringing a touch of joie de vivre to your snack time with two new mouth-watering flavours; Honey Dijon Mustard and Brie & Caramelised Onion. Handcooked to perfection, the new gourmet potato chips are made with KETTLE® Chips’ signature real-food ingredient seasonings and bring a sophisticated flavour and je ne sais quoi to the premium snack brand. Honey Dijon Mustard delivers the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with the warmth of authentic Dijon mustard mellowed by rich, golden honey. Whilst Brie & Caramelised Onion is pure indulgence, combining the creamy, nutty notes of brie with the deep, umami-rich sweetness of slow-cooked…
Danish bakers Ole & Steen and authentic Italian gelato brand Badiani team up to serve up the ultimate gelato flavour 500 FREE scoops to celebrate launch day plus download the Ole & Steen app for more FREE scoops while stocks last! Ole & Steen, the authentic Danish bakery behind London’s most iconic pastry, is turning its legendary Cinnamon Social into the summer’s most indulgent scoop – introducing Cinnamon Social Gelato. The cool irresistible dessert has been created in collaboration with world-renowned Italian gelato masters, Badiani and announces the start of summer. To celebrate this dreamy debut, 500 scoops will be given away…
If you are looking for a great burger recipe at home, this Air Fryer Homemade Hamburger recipe is a great one to have ready to go. You will get the best juicy hamburger to eat made easily in the air fryer in less than 15 minutes. The nice thing is that this is a simple recipe that you can doctor up how you like or make it as is and your whole family will love it!Do I need to use ground beef?If you are not a fan of ground beef there are other options that you can use with this…
When Covid-19 first hit five years ago, retailers experienced the need for supply chain resilience. Now, as they build the agility and strength needed to respond to potential unexpected events, Luke Foster, Solutions Architect at procurement specialists, Barkers, explores how retailers can look back on this period for guidance. If the pandemic taught retailers anything, it’s that supply chain issues can bring business to a halt. There were times during Covid-19 when containers were stuck at ports, factories were closed, and drivers were stranded. Nothing moved. Additionally, any weaknesses in how retailers might respond to change were glaringly exposed. A key flaw…
Pizza Hut is excited to announce the debut of its latest taste sensation – the Cheeseburger Pizza! Created just in time for summer, this incredible menu item is set to finally answer the ultimate question – burger or pizza, tonight? With Pizza Hut, you can now have both! Whether you’re dining with friends at a Pizza Hut restaurant next weekend or ordering cheeky delivery for a big night in with family, Pizza Hut has you covered. Freedom’s tasty, come and take a bite out of it.With a mouthwatering burger-flavoured sauce and cheese, you choose from three pizzas in the Cheeseburger…