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Tim Dowling: Do I look like a man who would buy stolen wine?

As I attempt garden repairs between downpours, I wonder why I was earlier targeted as a likely purchaser of shoplifted goods

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28

M&S announces dozens of cafe closures across the UK in major restructure - full list

Marks & Spencer plans to close 14 cafes across the UK, repurposing their spaces to enhance customer experience with more product choices.

Evening Standard · Feb 27

The secret life of a waitress: my nine nightmare diners – from flirts to complainers

Are influencers really the biggest problem facing waiting staff? Not compared with the customer who demanded I pick up her dog’s poo ...

The Guardian - UK · Feb 26

London's most prestigious private members club is opening its doors to the public with £245 sushi

The pop-up comes after the sushi master’s west London restaurant tragically burned down last year

Evening Standard · Feb 23

Prue Leith shares advice for ‘frightened’ Nigella Lawson ahead of Great British Bake Off debut

It was announced last month that the celebrity chef will be stepping in to replace Prue Leith

The Independent UK · Feb 21

French restaurants face hiring crisis with 120,000 empty posts

French restaurants are struggling to hire staff, and employees often only stay for a few months. According to unions, the sector’s declining appeal is largely due to low wages and difficult working conditions.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 20

Lauded sushi master who charges $2,000 per head for omakase to make London debut

Shogo Amamoto’s first omakase counter became so popular the chef turned it into a private members’ club

Evening Standard · Feb 18

Being Gordon Ramsay review – Sanitised propaganda that could have been so much more interesting

2/5 There’s a psychologically compelling show to be made about Gordon Ramsay, but this isn’t it

The Independent UK · Feb 18

BrewDog sale plan leaves some ‘equity punk’ investors steaming

About 220,000 people could be left empty-handed if a deal prioritises the company’s private equity backer

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16

BrewDog owners say craft beer company could be sold off

The brand, which produces Elvis Juice and Punk IPA, is looking for new investors

The Independent UK · Feb 14