British pastry chef, author, activist and TV presenter
A round-up of garden staples and seasonal tips from Guardian pieces shows how tomatoes, stone fruits and lettuce define this summer. Readers are guided on selecting, cooking and storing produce as UK harvests peak and warm weather continues.
Survey data shows nearly a quarter of UK hospitality venues are losing money, renewing calls for a 10% VAT rate. Celebrity chefs lobby for relief, arguing relief would boost hiring and investment, while Treasury warns of £10–12bn revenue loss. Public momentum grows as Ireland lowers its rate.