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Fed fines UBS $268.5 million for Credit Suisse missteps with Archegos
Fed fines UBS $268.5 million for Credit Suisse missteps with Archegos
WASHINGTON The U.S. Federal Reserve announced Monday it had fined UBS Group AG $268.5 million for Credit Suisse's
2023-07-24 23:49
Restaurant introduces ‘minimum spend’ that will see solo diners pay double to eat alone
Restaurant introduces ‘minimum spend’ that will see solo diners pay double to eat alone
A restaurant in London has sparked criticism over its decision to introduce a minimum spend next month that will see solo diners charged double for their meals. In August, Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal, which boasts two Michelin stars, will increase the prices of its tasting menus. Currently, a five-course tasting menu costs £125 per person, while it’s £175 for seven courses. However, from 17 August, the restaurant will increase its prices by 11 per cent, bringing five courses to £165 and seven courses to £195. This is due to an increase in supplier costs and rising staff shortages in London, due to Brexit, that has put pressure on the business. For those dining alone, though, the new minimum spend means solo visitors could be charged a minimum of £330 to visit the restaurant due to the volume of requests they receive. However, the restaurant confirmed that they keep one to two tables for solo diners for every service without the minimum spend. So solo diners who book within 24 to 48 hours of their required booking time could be able to swerve the minimum spend depending on whether those tables are available at the time. Nonetheless, the initiative sparked outrage on Twitter, with commenters quick to point out the joys of dining alone, and how solo diners are often stigmatised. “F*** the Hotel Café Royal then… Solo dining is one of life’s great pleasures,” tweeted one person. “Oh great news. Yet another penalty for being single,” another added. Hugh Smithson-Write, who works in restaurant PR, tweeted: “A classic example of making the customer the problem, rather than finding a solution. “If you get ‘many solo diner requests’ how about you reconfigure your dining room to accommodate that and maximise the revenue? This is the very opposite of hospitality!” Victoria Sheppard, chief executive at Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal, told The Independent: “Since achieving our two Michelin stars the demand for solo dining has increased dramatically and whilst we make every effort to accommodate solo diners, we also have to be considerate to the running costs of our business. “That said, we are increasing our opening hours from 17 August and will be able to accommodate more solo diners (without any discretionary minimum spend). 95 per cent of our solo diners requesting tables since we implemented a discretionary minimum spend when we are at capacity for solo diners have been more that happy to proceed with their booking, enjoying wine pairings or champagne of wine alongside their meal. “Nightclubs in our local vicinity have minimum spends for tables or hotels you pay the same price whether one guest or two which is never under dispute.” Read More Michelin star chef Marcus Wareing gives controversial answer to the best pizza in London Tom Kerridge addresses backlash to his £35 fish and chips at Harrods: ‘They shout at me’ Chef defends viral chicken recipe after TikTok backlash: ‘PSA to the seasoning police’ Restaurant with ‘tips are a privilege’ policy sparks intense backlash on social media Cher is launching a gelato brand called ‘Cherlato’ Popeyes widely mocked for attempt to join ‘girl dinner’ trend
2023-07-24 16:20
Iran targets e-commerce giant over photos of female employees without headscarves in new crackdown
Iran targets e-commerce giant over photos of female employees without headscarves in new crackdown
Iranian authorities have shut down one of the offices of the country’s biggest e-commerce company and launched judicial procedures over the publication of photos showing female employees not wearing the Islamic headscarf
2023-07-24 15:45
Ryanair Beats Estimates, Cautions on Traffic Amid Boeing Delays
Ryanair Beats Estimates, Cautions on Traffic Amid Boeing Delays
Ryanair Holdings Plc reported fiscal first-quarter profit that beat analysts’ estimates while cautioning that delays from new Boeing
2023-07-24 13:22
What to stream this week: Post Malone, Zach Galifianakis, 'This Fool,' Thandiwe Newton and 'Heels'
What to stream this week: Post Malone, Zach Galifianakis, 'This Fool,' Thandiwe Newton and 'Heels'
This week’s new entertainment releases include a new album from Post Malone, a movie starring Zach Galifianakis about the creation of the cute collectable Beanie Babies and a video game for the whole family with Disney Illusion Island
2023-07-24 12:16
Posco Stock Jumps Most Ever on Bumper Profit and EV Battery Bets
Posco Stock Jumps Most Ever on Bumper Profit and EV Battery Bets
Posco Holdings Inc. shares jumped as much as 24% on Monday, the most on record, extending a July
2023-07-24 11:55
Xi’s Pitch to Investors Hinges on Revitalizing State-Owned Firms
Xi’s Pitch to Investors Hinges on Revitalizing State-Owned Firms
Beijing is on a mission to revamp its state-owned enterprises, and show the world that investing in President
2023-07-24 08:25
‘Barbenheimer’ Debut Lifts Weekend Box Office to Four-Year High
‘Barbenheimer’ Debut Lifts Weekend Box Office to Four-Year High
Cinemas finally have something to celebrate. Barbie, a comedy about the famous fashion doll, and Oppenheimer, a biography
2023-07-24 03:58
Pfizer Warns of Medicine Supply Disruptions from Tornado Damage
Pfizer Warns of Medicine Supply Disruptions from Tornado Damage
Dozens of drugs made by Pfizer Inc. may be more difficult for hospitals to purchase because they were
2023-07-24 02:20
What's ahead this week for Wall Street and the economy
What's ahead this week for Wall Street and the economy
A bevy of possibly market-moving events are in store for investors this week.
2023-07-23 19:58
Malaysia Cancels Music Festival After Band Members Kiss on Stage
Malaysia Cancels Music Festival After Band Members Kiss on Stage
Malaysia called off a music festival in Kuala Lumpur after male members of a British indie band kissed
2023-07-22 16:53
Britons Swap Beach Holidays for City Breaks as Rate Rises Bite
Britons Swap Beach Holidays for City Breaks as Rate Rises Bite
British holidaymakers are trading longer beach vacations for shorter city breaks this summer to save money as they
2023-07-22 13:19
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