by louise-sims-bloom | Nov 9, 2015 | News
At our most recent board meeting, the subject of cookery school awards was raised in terms of their relevance and impact on our members. It was the board’s opinion that customers choose schools for a variety of reasons- location, course type and reputation. ICSA...
by louise-sims-bloom | Oct 5, 2015 | News
A new survey has suggested that the new National Living Wage, set to come into force in April 2016, is sending “shockwaves” through the labour market as employers seek to minimise extra costs. The report from Manpower surveyed 2,101 employers and found that many were...
by louise-sims-bloom | Sep 10, 2015 | Members, News
Ashburton Food & Drink Festival: Saturday 12th September Now in it’s 5th year, the Ashburton Food & Drink Festival is a celebration of the fantastic local food producers and traders that are found in and around our historic Dartmoor town. The festival is...
by louise-sims-bloom | Aug 26, 2015 | News
Farming leaders and ministers say they have held “productive” talks on the future of dairy farming in the UK following protests over milk prices. Ministers met farming representatives in London, in the wake of dozens of protests in recent weeks....
by louise-sims-bloom | Aug 26, 2015 | News
The UK’s farming unions have told Government, the EU and the food industry that a sizeable change in the way food is sold is needed in order to avoid dire consequences for the farming industry and rural economy The four union presidents of the National Farmers Union,...
by louise-sims-bloom | Jun 24, 2015 | News
Tracey Crouch supports cut in the VAT rate to 5% for tourism and hospitality businesses as one of her first comments as she takes on the role of minister with responsibility for sport and tourism in the Department of Culture Media and Sport (DCMS). Prior to her...
