Ronay launches legal action

London - Relations between food guru Egon Ronay and publishers of his world-famous guides sunk to a new low yesterday with the…

London - Relations between food guru Egon Ronay and publishers of his world-famous guides sunk to a new low yesterday with the launch of legal action to wind up the company. Mr Ronay claims he has been left with little choice by Leading Guides International, saying he is owed thousands of pounds in fees and expenses. The critic is already suing the company for defamation claiming a strike by guide inspectors who are also owed money has "irreparably" damaged his reputation. -(PA)

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