DPD courier firm unfairly fired London employee who took food from parcels, tribunal rules

DPD courier firm unfairly fired London employee who took food from parcels, tribunal rules

A courier giant unfairly fired an employee at its south London depot who took food from unclaimed parcels – because it failed to properly investigate his claim management was encouraging it, a... Read more »
‘I went to the London restaurant where they make you prepare and serve your own food and it was actually a brilliant experience’ – Ellen Jenne

‘I went to the London restaurant where they make you prepare and serve your own food and it was actually a brilliant experience’ – Ellen Jenne

The very idea of having a restaurant which lives by a “zero” ethos should terrify customers, especially when this includes certain courses that have zero service, zero cutlery and zero sugar. Yes,... Read more »
How to use up leftover anchovies | Food

How to use up leftover anchovies | Food

“I love anchovies, but often find I have a couple of fillets or those mashed-up bits at the bottom of the tin left over. What can I do with them and the... Read more »
Lewisham food bank expecting huge rise in demand already at ‘breaking point’

Lewisham food bank expecting huge rise in demand already at ‘breaking point’

A Lewisham food bank has called on the Government to help people struggling to afford food due to the rising cost of living. New figures released this week by the Office for National Statistics... Read more »
Cost of living crisis: Amount of food wasted by UK households revealed as charity warns ‘things going into bins that could be going into bellies’ | UK News

Cost of living crisis: Amount of food wasted by UK households revealed as charity warns ‘things going into bins that could be going into bellies’ | UK News

At a community kitchen in Lambeth, south London, a team of volunteers aren’t just serving up hot three course vegetarian meals. They are watching the cost of living catastrophe begin to bite.... Read more »
London’s ‘best street food market’ hidden in a car park you’ve probably never heard of

London’s ‘best street food market’ hidden in a car park you’ve probably never heard of

London is lucky enough to be blessed with many marvellous markets – from Borough to Spitalfields – but this award-winning South East London offering, where you can get dumplings from the back... Read more »
‘I’m responsible for what I put in my body’: Consumers respond to calorie labelling rollout | Food

‘I’m responsible for what I put in my body’: Consumers respond to calorie labelling rollout | Food

Burgers, pizzas, salads and desserts all came with a special side dish on Wednesday: a calorie count. In the latest government effort to tackle obesity, restaurants, cafes and takeaways across England with... Read more »
Half of UK Muslims will struggle to provide enough food to break fast during Ramadan, charity says | UK News

Half of UK Muslims will struggle to provide enough food to break fast during Ramadan, charity says | UK News

Half of the UK’s Muslim population will struggle to provide enough food for their families to break their fast during Ramadan, according to Islamic Relief, which warns an estimated 1.6 million live... Read more »
Still hungry? How we fell out of love with small plates | Food

Still hungry? How we fell out of love with small plates | Food

Happy big plate day,” my friend texted our group chat last Friday. After weeks of waiting caused by someone catching a certain virus, we were going to Ciao Bella, an Italian restaurant... Read more »
UK’s edible insect traders call for end to post-Brexit food law confusion

UK’s edible insect traders call for end to post-Brexit food law confusion

Businesses wanting to sell bugs as food in the UK have warned they are in limbo because of post-Brexit trade law confusion. Ministers have been urged to update food standards law to... Read more »