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Episode 39 - Andrew Crook on the Future of Fish & Chips: A Must-Listen Podcast(Post)
Episode 39 of The Ceres Podcast offers an enlightening conversation with Andrew Crook, President of the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF). Host Stelios brings his trademark passion to a dis ...
The Coconut Tree falls into administration amid mounting tax debt(Post)The Coconut Tree restaurant group, known for bringing Sri Lankan street food to the British high street, has entered administration after defaulting on a £1.6 million tax bill owed to HM Revenu ...
Hospitality Insolvencies Rise 20% in a Year(Post)Insolvencies within the hospitality sector have risen significantly over the past year, according to the latest government statistics. The data, released on 19 July, shows a 20% increase in insolv ...
Autumn Budget 2024: Which Tax Rises Could Hit Businesses and Workers?(Post)As the Labour government prepares to reveal its Autumn Budget on October 30th, 2024, businesses and individuals are bracing for potential tax changes to close a £22 billion fiscal gap. With inf ...
Episode 74: Navigating Challenges with Tim Barnes & Charlie Collins(Post)In the latest episode of The Ceres Podcast, host Stelios Theocharous sits down with two industry stalwarts: Tim Barnes of Krispies and Charlie Collins of Frydales. These two fish and chip shop o ...
The Disappearing British Pub: A Crisis in the UK's Social Landscape(Post)The British pub scene, a cornerstone of the nation's cultural heritage, is threatened like never before. For the first time since we've begun keeping track, the UK is home to fewer than 100,000 es ...
#65 - The Rise & Fall of a Cult Burger Brand – Yanni Papoutsis on The Ceres Podcast (Post)When it comes to shaking up the UK’s food scene, few have made as much impact as Yianni Papoutsis, the founder of Meat Liquor. In Episode 65 of The Ceres Podcast, hosted by Stelios Theocha ...
Episode 49: Kelly Barnes on Adapting Fish & Chip Shops in Uncertain Times(Post)Running a fish & chip shop has never been simple, but adapting to rapid changes in consumer habits and industry challenges separates the best from the rest. In Episode 49 of The Ceres Podcas ...
The Great British Summer Job Faces Decline Amid Soaring Costs(Post)Once a rite of passage for young Britons, the traditional summer job in hospitality is facing a severe and sudden decline. New data reveal a sharp 25% drop in seasonal job postings for pubs, restaura ...
Hospitality Sector on the Brink as Employment Costs Force Daily Shutdowns(Post)The UK's hospitality sector is facing a troubling crisis, with an average of two hospitality businesses closing their doors every single day during the first half of 2025. Recent research by CGA, NIQ ...
A Levy Too Far? Burnham’s Vision for Manchester Under Fire(Post)In a bold move that has ignited fierce debate, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has proposed replacing the city’s voluntary visitor charge with a mandatory tourist tax. The announ ...
Episode 13 - The Inspiring Journey of Tony Kitous on the Ceres Podcast(Post)If you've ever doubted the power of hard work and a clear vision, episode 13 of The Ceres Podcast is here to remind you that dreams can take you from humble beginnings to extraordinary su ...