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Covid-19 and currently, the rise of inflation.The 54-year-old said she had no trust in the leading party as she detailed how businesses have been suffering. Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, she said: "I think what they need to do is basically come together and actually have a committee."We employ three million people, we're the third or fourth biggest industry in the UK and yet we don't have a voice in Government."So, we either need some sort of minister in hospitality or a sub minister to have a committee where you get every sector so, from the hotels, the restaurants or catering colleges, the whole lot."And I think that has not happened. If they were smart that's what they would do.Alex Scott teases very racy sheer jumpsuit to film Graham Norton Show"It's ridiculous the way it is at the moment because they're dealing with people's lives."Whatever they're going to do, stick with it, decide it and if she's [Lizz Truss] the one, just batten down and get on with the job."They're just making it all about themselves."Angela spoke out ahead of Liz Truss resigning after just 45 days in power this week. The ex Prime Minister has since been replaced by successor Rishi Sunak, who endorsed furlough in 2020.The scheme was designed to support employers to retain and continue to pay staff while businesses were closed.The chef said she counted herself "lucky" to have been able to keep her restaurants running during the pandemic by introducing a takeaway service."We had four businesses that were making no money for however many months and we've all been left with more debt than when we closed with," she explained."But, we got through it, we've still got all our businesses so we've been lucky.

A country pub near Chester has been named among the top gastropubs in the UK less than a year after opening its doors. The White Horse in Churton was bought, extensively refurbished and then reopened by chef Gary Usher as part of the Elite Bistros portfolio in March 2023.

Gordon Ramsay admits he doesn't want to be the oldest dad at the school gates as his wife Tana wants a sixth child.

Queen Camilla is likely to have sampled some of the finest cuisine across the world but when it comes to her favourite foods, it seems the royal seems to have more of a simple palette.

The Made in Chelsea couple Sophie Habboo and Jamie Laing said 'I do' for the second time at their lavish wedding ceremony in Spain last week and with it came a hefty price tag. And it's been no secret that Sophie's parents, Sarah Wigley and Patrique Habboo forked out for the lavish wedding in Marbella after Jamie revealed in an interview that his fiancé’s parents would kindly be footing the bill. While speaking to Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett on the weekly podcast, Dish, Jamie said: "I want the big wedding.

Dame Prue Leith will be hosting a party to celebrate the King’s coronation featuring a salmon pastry centrepiece stamped with a portrait of Charles in his honour. The Great British Bake Off judge, 83, said her coronation party is inspired by the idea of the coronation Big Lunch, inviting her family and friends to enjoy the celebrations together. The restaurateur and chef, who previously judged the Great British Menu, told Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett of her plans on the Dish podcast.

Alex Jones has opened up about why she dumped ex-boyfriend Steve Jones, claiming he stole an interview opportunity with Angelina Jolie from her. The One Show host Alex, 46, discussed her past romance with former co-star Steve, also 46, on a new episode of the Dish podcast, hosted by Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett. She shared stories from her personal life and career, recalling how she was scheduled to interview Hollywood actress Angelina, 47, while working as an entertainment correspondent on Channel 4 show Rise.

Alison Hammond has revealed how she 'can't go' live on This Morning without co-host Dermot O'Leary doing one thing before the cameras start rolling. Viewers are used to seeing the pair hosting the ITV daytime show on a Friday after taking on the main hosting gig at the start of 2021.

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Lorraine Kelly couldn't contain her laughter after finding out Mary Berry's unusual Christmas hack.

Madonna, 64, causes stir in TikTok clip coming out as gay"Maybe women don't have that sexiness, that appeal to the people because it has to appeal to the viewers."The chef went on to say that cooking shows may have a wider female audience which could mean they are more likely to tune in if it's a man hosting.Noting James Martin as a popular chef who has his own ITV show, she said: "They're [viewers] looking at him, absolutely, its sort of wishful thinking.""It's a shame but this is what happens.

Emeli Sande is trying to cut down on alcohol. The 35-year-old pop star started to drink champagne after discovering it has a low amount of calories but is now trying to "step back" from the sparkling wine so she can feel "healthier and happier. " She said: "Champagne is my favourite.

Scarlett Moffatt has explained she thought the idea of Gogglebox was "horrific" when she was first approached by researchers for the show. The star joined the hit Channel 4 show back in 2014 alongside her mum Betty and dad Mark, as they sat down to dish their views on the previous week's television for millions to see.Despite being an instant hit with fans, Scarlett, 31, admits she had some reservations before agreeing to appear on the show which she says she was paid just £50 and a takeaway per episode.READ MORE: Gogglebox's Stephen Webb shares a picture of adorable new addition to his familyThe star spoke candidly to Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett on their new Dish podcast about how she was discovered by the crew.She said: "It was a favour to a friend, so, my friend Tommy Turnbull got a research job and we were friends from, like, college and that.

Giovanni Pernice thinks he’s more qualified for the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ judging panel than Anton Du Beke. The latest professional winner of the BBC One Latin and ballroom competition - who scooped up the Glitterball trophy with ‘EastEnders’ star Rose Ayling-Ellis - joked that he had a better track record than the new judge. who worked on the show for 18 years before slipping into the role left by Bruno Tonioli.

NICK Grimshaw once flipped a Mercedes G-Wagon so dramatically that not only did the fire brigade have to rescue him, but a famous F1 driver grilled him about it. Nick, 37, had just moved into a new house when he flipped the £120,000 SUV - blocking school traffic and prompting Lewis Hamilton to scold him for his driving skills.

Nick Grimshaw and restauranteur Angela Hartnett have unveiled a brand-new weekly food podcast series, and we’re salivating at the thought of it already. The series, named Dish, will see former BBC radio host Nick, 37, and Gordon Ramsay protégé and Saturday Kitchen star Angela, 53, competing against the likes of other hit food podcasts including Jessie and Lennie Ware’s Table Manners, and Off Menu with comics Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Strictly Come Dancing in the future, saying it was a 'definite no' to the popular BBC series.The former Great British Bake Off judge and food writer, 87, was inducted into the Radio Times Hall of Fame at the weekend (May 20, 2022), and was joined for the special occasion by her close friend and Strictly host Claudia Winkleman.Mary discussed her life and career during a special In Conversation event at the BFI and Radio Times TV Festival, including working on programmes including The Great British Bake Off, Best Home Cook and The Platinum Pudding Competition.However, when asked at the festival what was next for the famous TV cook, Claudia Winkleman joked: "It's a good question, Strictly Come Dancing," to which Mary Berry quickly replied: "Definitely not."Mary said: "well it's not Strictly," but revealed away from our screens that she is enjoying croquet lessons with her husband and wants to continue working on her own cooking programmes.She also shared her wish for the BBC series Best Home Cook to return, calling it "such a happiness."The series, which starred Mary alongside Claudia Winkleman, Angela Hartnett and Chris Bavin launched in 2020 and led to a celebrity version in 2021.Speaking about the programme and her close bond with Mary Berry, Claudia said: "We'd have lunch together and have a right laugh."Mary added: "We had such fun. I love the programme more than anything.

Michel Roux Jr, for example, likes the Bistro Union in Clapham to take the strain. ‘They do a very good quality roast chicken for two, and sometimes on a Sunday lunch I can’t be bothered to cook. It’s brought to the table whole, so you can attack it yourself,’ he says.Chef Angela Hartnett lets her other half, Neil Borthwick, take the reins – albeit at his own restaurant, French House, in London’s Soho.

There may be a shortage of chefs at the moment, hospitality industry bodies are telling us, thanks to the lockdown at pubs and restaurants causing would-be recruits to look elsewhere for work, and the exodus of Europeans since Brexit. And, indeed, we are in need of more chefs at the pub and Fish House at the moment, but that weekend in Kent, there were almost enough of us around to field a five-a-side football team.I was down to cook a demonstration lunch with my old mates Angela Hartnett, Mitch Tonks and Neil Borthwick.

Ed Balls was crowned the winner of Celebrity Best Home Cook on Wednesday night. The former politician, who served as Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer from 2011 to 2015, beat Celebs Go Dating star Tom Read Wilson in the final of the BBC cooking show.

Ed Balls has been crowned the first ever winner of Celebrity Best Home Cook, after beating out Rachel Johnson and Tom Read Wilson in Wednesday's final. The former shadow chancellor, 53, dedicated his win to his mother Carolyn, who has dementia, after learning many of his winning recipes from her as a child.