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Restaurateur banned for nine years after concealing tax

A restaurateur behind Cyan Restaurant in Glasgow, has been banned from being a company director for nine years after he “concealed” over £130,000 in tax from HMRC. David Cowan was the sole director of Avenbrae Limited, the company behind Cyan Restaurant, it began trading in August 2014, but did not…

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The importance of adopting a CSR strategy for businesses

What is CSR? Typically, when people think of CSR, they often think of and associate the concept with charity. However, it is so much more than that; there are several factors that fall under the umbrella of CSR and can include: human rights, management policies, health and safety, environmental policies,…

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Just Eat’s profits rise amid ‘transformational’ year

Food delivery service Just Eat has seen a 43% year-on-year increase in revenue to £779.5m from £546.3m. For the 12 months to 31 December 2018, Just Eat’s underlying EDBITA increased by 6% after the company invested £51m in “strategic initiatives”. Its 26 million customers helped to drive an order growth…

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Podium finishes: How winning awards has helped our business

Last year, the Elite Fish & Chip Company – a family-run chain of three restaurants and takeaways – celebrated 30 years in business in Lincolnshire. During its 30-year history the company has grown from a small village restaurant and takeaway to a national award-winning fish and chip establishment, owned and…

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Greene King says self supply water has ‘exceeded expectations’

Pub chain Greene King has said that its self supply water has “exceeded expectations” following the company’s pioneering application for a Water Supply and Sewerage Licence (WSSL). The company has announced savings of 140,000m3 of water a year since acquiring the licence, the equivalent of 676,313 pints. Greene King was…

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