Business & Industry

A total of 3% (approximately 1.8m) of adults actively identify themselves as vegetarians. The Vegetarian Society suggests that the amount of "occasional veggies" or "meat reducers" – diners opting f

Chefs now have until 12 noon on that day to enter the contest. Entrants must be in full time employment as a chef in the UK and be aged between 22 and 30.

For example, shoulder or collar steaks are ideal alternatives for mixed grills, while traditional dishes such as faggots and terrines using offal and pig's head generate excellent returns. BPEX foodse

The Ark for Business is a branch of industry charity Hospitality Action.

Pierre White showcased his skills at the Sinah Warren Hotel on Hayling Island.

Turner is also working with the charity to show the industry how simple and effective it is to encourage large numbers of people to learn first aid, so they can be the difference between life and deat

To take part, chefs can email their entries to butty@vegsoc.org or post: to the Big Veggie Breakfast Butty Challenge, Parkdale, Dunham Rd, Altrincham, WA14 4QG. Liz O'Neill, head of communications at

When they do need to use the First Aid Kit – and 15.5% or chefs are reporting that they cut or burn themselves at least once a week – the chances are that the items they need are missing. Almost 6

Entrants must be in full time employment as a chef in the UK and be aged between 22 and 30.

Michelin starred chef Alan Murchison of BBC 2's The Great British Menu and Hayden Groves, Elior's executive chef at Lloyds of London are both keen cyclists and eager to 'ride' to the challenge.