Corbin & King launch appeal to keep restaurants and staff
Jeremy King asks customers to consider buying vouchers to save staff
Around Fitzrovia
The Sequested Prize launches for artists in isolation
A new self-portrait group award has launched for artists in isolation
London bike subscription start-up and florist join forces for the NHS
London-based bike subscription startup Buzzbike is giving NHS workers in the city free use of its bikes for two months, to help them get to and from work during the Covid-19 crisis. The bicycles are being delivered with the help of Elizabeth Marsh Floral Design.
The L’OCCITANE Group
The L’OCCITANE Group, a pioneer in beauty and well-being products using natural ingredients, has decided to reassign some of its facilities to manufacture 70,000 litres of hand sanitiser. These products will be donated to the health authorities and healthcare workers in France.
INEOS to build hand sanitiser plant
INEOS, one of the world’s largest manufacturing companies, has today announced plans to produce 1 million hand sanitisers per month to help with the European shortage. These will be produced according to World Health Organisation specifications and be specifically designed to kill bacteria and viruses.
A statement from The Royal Parks
“We believe strongly that having access to green space has never been more important than it is today for people’s physical and mental wellbeing, particularly for those without a garden. It is up to all of us collectively to adhere to the latest guidance, otherwise we will have to consider closing the parks. We will keep the situation under constant review.”
Pancake perfection
Looking for the perfect pancake? Whether you’re after a classic sweet crepe or a breakfast version with bacon and eggs, here’s some of London’s Shrove Tuesday best.
The show goes on
Famous London music venue The 100 Club has seen its future secured after Westminster City Council granted it special status and slashed its business rates.
Vegan London
To celebrate World Vegan Month, here is our round-up of some of the best plant-based food in the capital from afternoon tea to a 10 course dinner.
Cutting edge
Thomas Balashev used the skills he learnt in the diamond industry to give his boutique property firm a cutting edge.
Wagon-inspired food
Vardo, a restaurant ‘inspired by the travelling wagon’ has just opened in Chelsea, the latest scheme from Miles Kirby, co-founder of Caravan Restaurants.
Community awards nominees
Meet some of the inspirational people who have been nominated for the Mayfair & St James’s Community Awards. Then make your own suggestions!