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The former owner of a Derbyshire curry house who was sent to prison for Covid fraud has been ordered to repay more than £36,000. Syed Hussain was jailed for 18 months and banned as a company director for three years in August 2023 after admitting charges of fraud by false representation and an offence under …
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It is difficult to imagine Indian food without the fragrance and flavours of spices. The tantalizing aromas, vibrant colours, and of course the spicy, sweet and tangy flavours make all dishes stand out. Often home cooks, who love experimenting with different cuisines and recipes, strike off Indian dishes from their list because of the number …
Winners of the Curry Life Awards 2024 were announced at a glittering ceremony hosted at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square in Mayfair on 13th October.
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A lot of us cannot help but indulge in all the sweetness that is on offer nowadays, although some may be in the form of unhealthy foods. Linked to poor diet and lack of exercise, diabetes is one of the most prevalent lifestyle diseases, affecting around 3.7 million people in the UK. Over-indulgence on cakes …
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A pinch of salt can make a dish delicious; double the dose and it ruins the taste. More importantly, excessive salt can lead to several health problems. Though the human body needs this mineral for proper functioning, it should be consumed in moderation. According to a World Health Organisation report, consumption of salt between 1,500 …
The British Curry Awards, which have been running for 18 years, will no longer take place, with the Awards rebranded to a new platform called the British Curry Guide. The decision to end the Awards scheme follows the passing of its founder, Enam Ali MBE, who died in July last year. The British Curry Guide …
Rita Payne Tributes and laments have been pouring in from the UK and abroad following confirmation that a much-loved Indian restaurant and hotel in central London is to close. The India Club has fended off previous attempts to shut it down to make way for a glossy new development. The battle has now been lost …
RESTAURANTS TACKLE RISING COSTS As the cost-of-living crisis continues, the restaurant industry is facing several challenges. Curry Life spoke to three restaurant owners to discover what they are doing to recoup lost revenue amid spiralling costs. With inflation at a 40-year high, a YouGov poll has revealed that more than a third of people have …
Meah Monirul Alam, one of the UK’s longest-serving and most successful Bangladeshi restaurateurs, and former president of the Bangladesh Caterers Association (BCA) passed away on 23 July at the age of 82. The prominent businessman and community leader, who championed the curry industry for more than five decades, first arrived in London in 1960 as …
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The election of the executive committee of the Bangladesh Caterers Association (BCA), the oldest organisation of Bangladeshi restaurateurs in the UK, hangs in the balance. Elections were due to be held on March 5th, but the polls have yet to be held following a dispute over the eligibility of new membership. There is frustration among …
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SOARING PRICES PUT PRESSURE ON CURRY INDUSTRY Mounting food and energy prices are pushing the curry industry to its limits. Restaurateurs, suppliers and trade organisations weigh in on the crisis Brexit, the Covid-19 pandemic and now huge hikes in the price of food are putting unprecedented levels of pressure on the many small businesses, such …
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