65 h. ago Restaurant staff in hysterics following customer's unusual request

'Meet me on the corner'

Economics

4 d. ago Dessert restaurant licence suspended after 8 staff found living in storerooms and offices

When council officers raided the premises at the historic city they found beds everywhere

Society

8 d. ago The ‘bizarre’ referral of the US housing finance agency chief to oust Lisa Cook

Former officials and experts say Bill Pulte’s request for inquiry into Fed governor’s alleged fraud is ‘unusual’The head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency embraced a highly unusual process to accuse Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve governor, of committing mortgage fraud, former officials and experts have said. One former high-ranking official called the director’s involvement in a criminal referral “bizarre”.William Pulte, a businessman and major GOP donor whom Donald Trump appointed to head the powerful housing agency earlier this year, has accused Cook of committing mortgage fraud by misrepresenting her homes as a primary residence, potentially securing more favorable mortgage rates. The justice department formally opened a criminal investigation into whether Cook committed fraud and has issued subpoenas related to the transaction. Cook’s lawyers have called the discrepancies a “clerical error” and she has denied any wrongdoing. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago People in hysterics over chef's 'sassy' response when customer asks for 'no pickles'

A man couldn't help but laugh at a chef's 'sassy' reaction after he asked for 'no pickles' on his burger - and it has won him a customer for laugh as he appreciated the humour behind his message

Economics

1 week ago West London restaurant that employed illegal workers and paid one in food is allowed to stay open

Four staff at the Khushi Nepalese Restaurant in Hanwell were arrested for immigration offences

Society

1 week ago Staff at major restaurant chain to get extra annual leave if they go on holiday in one specific location

The move aims to 'directly inspire innovation' in staff

Society

1 week ago Holidaymakers issued 'overcharging' warning in popular holiday spot as restaurant staff share secret

Brits heading abroad have been urged to double-check their bills when dining out - after a former restaurant employee revealed an 'industry secret'.

Events

1 week ago Animal rights activist sobs in court as she is accused of stealing a live crayfish from a tank at a posh seafood restaurant and throwing it into a harbour

Emma Smart, 47, is alleged to have entered the restaurant and shoved a member of staff out of the way before taking the live crayfish from the tank, running outside and dropping it into the sea.

Events

2 w. ago Customer douses bar in petrol and sets it ablaze after being told there's no mayo

A customer was quick to kick off after his unusual request could not be reached at a sandwich spot in an idyllic tourist hotspot – resulting in a huge fire and plenty of damage

Economics

2 w. ago The unusual breakfast request Princess Lilibet asks Meghan Markle for, as revealed in part two of With Love, Meghan

Meghan Markle revealed her children's favourite meals and that she 'doesn't like baking' on the second season of her lifestyle show With Love, Meghan.

Politics

3 w. ago East London Indian restaurant loses licence after employing staff 'below minimum wage'

An East London Indian restaurant's licence has been suspended after the Home Office found staff were paid below minimum wage

Politics

3 w. ago Do YOU have 'tipping torment' when abroad? Half of holidaymakers fear awkward faux pas

Almost half of holidaymakers are not confident about tipping restaurant staff or taxi drivers when abroad, new research reveals.

Events

3 w. ago Bob Odenkirk in Edinburgh: Staff thrilled as Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul star visits restaurant

He was photographed at the restaurant with two members of staff.

Politics

3 w. ago Breaking Bad icon spotted dining out at Edinburgh restaurant

The actor, who played the legendary Saul Goodman in the hit TV programmes, was photographed at the restaurant in the Scottish capital city with two members of staff.

Politics