Living Wage Set for 3.9% Rise as Hospitality Warns of Pressure on Entry-Level Jobs
The National Living Wage is expected to increase by 3.9% to around £13.20 an hour from 2027, with the rate for younger workers rising by…
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Government Targets £800m in Business Savings Through Red Tape Reforms
The Government has announced plans to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy for UK businesses, estimating that proposed changes to regulations and reporting requirements could deliver savings of…
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Rising Costs Continue to Squeeze Hospitality Profits Despite Strong Summer
Four in five hospitality businesses say mounting operating costs are restricting investment, as inflation and energy bills erode the benefits of stronger seasonal trading. A…
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September Delivers Hospitality’s Strongest Like-for-Like Growth of the Year
Hospitality groups recorded their best month of sales growth of the year so far in September, the latest NIQ RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. Like-for-like…
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HospitalityUK Parliamentary Reception Brings Sector to Westminster a Week Ahead of Budget
HospitalityUK hosted its annual Parliamentary Reception at Westminster on Tuesday 20 October, bringing together parliamentarians and hospitality operators to highlight the sector’s contribution to jobs,…
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New Webpage Promotes Careers in Bristol’s Hotels
A new webpage has been launched to encourage people to consider careers in Bristol’s vibrant hotel sector and give businesses an opportunity to highlight their…
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Hospitality Wages Fall for First Time in Nearly Three Years, Offering Operators Some Respite
The latest ONS labour market figures have revealed that average weekly earnings in the accommodation and food services industry fell year-on-year for the first time…
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Hospitality Sector Faces £129 Million Business Rates Rise Next April in England
Businesses across England face a £1.1 billion increase in business rates from April 2027, with the hospitality sector facing a £129 million rise following today’s…
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Back Hospitality to Solve NEETS Crisis, Sector’s Rising Stars Urge Government
The current generation of leading lights across hospitality have urged the Government to back the sector to create jobs and help solve the NEETs crisis,…
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The Good Apple Effect Launched to Tackle Misuse of Power and Bullying in Hospitality
A new industry initiative aimed at curbing the misuse of power and tackling bullying in hospitality has launched, with the aim of showing that a healthier workplace culture is also better for business.
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84% of Hospitality and Retail Candidates Have Abandoned a Job Application, New Research Reveals
New insight has revealed there is growing demand for faster, fairer and more flexible hiring, as the pressure on businesses to attract and retain frontline talent grows.
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Asian Restaurant & Takeaway Awards 2026 Winners Announced At Prestigious London Awards
Winners of the annual Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards 2026 (ARTA) were announced at the Grand Finale awards ceremony on 12th October at London Hilton, Park Lane.
Read more...Hospitality Giants Pledge 100,000 Opportunities For Young People Outside Work And Education
Some of the biggest names in UK hospitality have committed to offering up to 100,000 opportunities to young people who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) over the next three years.
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Pictured (L-R): Allen Simpson, Chief Executive, UKHospitality; Adam Hyman, Founder, CODE Hospitality; chef Tom Kerridge; Emma McClarkin, Chief Executive, British Beer and Pub Association; Steve Alton, Chief Executive, British Institute of Innkeeping.
#VATsTheProblem Petition Submitted To 10 Downing Street
The #VATsTheProblem campaign has submitted the current progress of its petition to 10 Downing Street, with 401,250 people so far supporting its calls for 10% hospitality VAT.
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Nearly a Fifth of Consumers Use AI Tools to Plan a Visit to a Pub, Bar or Restaurant
A new report reveals that 19% of all consumers are already using AI tools, such as ChatGPT or search engine summaries, to plan their visit…
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