WIRC

Welsh Independent Restaurant Collective. A group of like-minded independently owned & run businesses across Wales. #EatIndieWales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[WIRC @WIRC10]

Even more evidence of why we need representation for the independent hospitality sector in Wales and across the UK

[Kate Nicholls OBE @UKHospKate]

Huge congratulations to Sir Tim Martin on receiving a knighthood in the New Years Honours list - a tireless advocate for the pub, a fair tax regime for the sector and for the people - team and guests - who make it the heart of the community https://t.co/Fbrbra1n0Z

[WIRC @WIRC10]

@WelshGovernment @UKHospKate Many of will start to wonder whether any government really understands what it takes to keep small businesses going, and how many will survive into 2024. Good luck to us all, it’s going to be a very tough start to the new year

[WIRC @WIRC10]

We’re digesting this news …. A thread 🧵 with our thoughts … Pub tax hike and new Welsh budget cuts to prop up NHS https://t.co/J9z6mysbdR

[WIRC @WIRC10]

@WelshGovernment @UKHospKate Many of us will already be facing rent hikes, crazy energy bills, ongoing cost of paying off Covid loans and of course the massive increases in wages since 2019

[Food Cardiff | Bwyd Caerdydd @goodfoodcardiff]

We know that business can play an active part in creating a sustainable food future for Cardiff 💪

Here, @kasimali23 tells us how @waterlootea & @WyndhamCafe make their impact; from supporting local suppliers, to paying a certified @LivingWageWales.

➡️ https://t.co/jyEcAu2Nmo

[Natalie Isaac @nat_isaac44]

Please complete the survey in your inbox as soon as you can 👇

[WIRC @WIRC10]

To our members: we know that the months ahead will be extremely challenging, and we want to make sure we can represent you with accurate information about your experiences currently. You’ll find a message and survey in your inboxes, please do complete it. In solidarity!

[WIRC @WIRC10]

Tonight a few of us met to discuss what’s going on in the industry (&wider world).. impact on us & customers. Great to catch up @WrightsFood @cerysfurlong @kasimali23 @nat_isaac44 @eatdrinksleep members: keep eyes peeled for email soon so we can gather your views/ experience 👀

[Jane Cook 👩🏻‍💻 @JaneChicoMendes]

Consultation ends today - mandatory calorie labelling for small, indie hospitality businesses would increase food waste, decrease seasonality, cost small businesses a fortune, and make for a more boring experience - plz respond and say so.

[WIRC @WIRC10]

A reminder that Welsh Government want to know views on calorie labelling on menus being introduced across Wales at all sizes of hospitality businesses. The consultation ends tomorrow https://t.co/qsviFG3kDd

[The Guardian @guardian]

Two-thirds of UK’s top restaurants in the red after Brexit, Covid and inflation https://t.co/8qAMzu79r0

[Food Cardiff | Bwyd Caerdydd @goodfoodcardiff]

Eating / shopping with local businesses helps to support the local economy & makes it easier to find food that’s locally grown or produced.

Find out more with @CardiffSalad & @LazyLeekCardiff then make your own #GoodFoodCardiff pledge to #shoplocal here: https://t.co/rKJYMom17O

[Ed Gilbert - Gourmet Gorro @gourmetgorro]

I spoke to the people working behind the scenes at some of Cardiff's best restaurants to find out their stories:
https://t.co/9YP4cvqTOL

[Jane Cook 👩🏻‍💻 @JaneChicoMendes]

Relieved to have Wales back to Alert Level 0 from this weekend - though as Phill @nookcdf explained to @ITVWales last night, for hospitality there’s still a ‘transition back to normality’ to grapple with.

Available to watch until Monday.

@WIRC10

https://t.co/xU2JCPL7Du

[WIRC @WIRC10]

Statement from WIRC on latest restrictions and financial support @vaughangething @PrifWeinidog

[RareBiz @RarebitsBiz]

The very stark reality ... like we said. Often. @WIRC10 @RishiSunak @WGEconomy

[Andrew Stumpf @finstumpf]

@georgeeaton @NicolaSturgeon Locally hospitality businesses are being hit by large numbers of cancellations. All the pain none of the (modest) easing of last year

It’s going to hit small businesses harder than chains. Risk losing individuality and users of local produce

@WIRC10 @RishiSunak