Early Retirement Causing Staffing Shortages, says Lords Report
A wave of early retirement following the pandemic is the ‘biggest cause of labour shortages’ across the UK, according to the House of Lords Economic…
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Omnichannel is a Strategic Move as Operators Face Tough Conditions
There is appetite for omnichannel products as consumers reduce restaurant visits due to financial pressures. The Lumina Omnichannel Foodservice Report 2022 has brought awareness to…
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Hourly Pay for Chefs Jumps by Up to 20% Amid Staff Shortages
Average hourly pay for temporary chefs has risen by as much as 20% in parts of the UK over the past year, data released by…
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Further Train Strikes Announced for January
Train drivers are to for the fifth time early in the new year, after members of the drivers’ union Aslef at 15 train companies plan…
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Chefs Chosen to Represent Wales at Global Chefs Challenge European Heats
Chefs have been chosen to represent Wales at the Global Pastry Chefs Challenge and Global Young Chefs Challenge European heats next February. Will Richards, a…
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Combination of Liberation Group and Cirrus Inns
Liberation Group (“Liberation”), the UK and Channel Islands pub, brewing and drinks business and Cirrus Inns, a 22 strong premium pub business which trades from…
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Date Announced for Hospitality Apprenticeship Showcase 2023
The Hospitality Apprenticeship Showcase (HAS) is back for its seventh year to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week. Taking place on Wednesday 8 February 2023 in the…
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Chancellor to Extend Alcohol Duty Freeze Until August
Planned increases in alcohol duty have pushed back until August 2023, after Jeremy Hunt decided to extend the current freeze a further six months. A…
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Company Directors Urged to Act Now as Cash Flow Pressure Drive Surge in Insolvencies
Company directors are being urged to act now as cash flow pressure drive surge in insolvencies Insolvency figures released this week for November 2022 by…
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Martyn’s Law – Plans Unveiled for Stronger Protections Against Terrorism in Public Places
The UK’s resilience to terrorism is to be stepped up, as the Government announces details for the Protect Duty, now to be known as ‘Martyn’s…
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England’s World Cup Exit Costs Sector £114 Million
Argentina scoring a world cup victory over France, in one of the most entertaining finals in world cup history, the UK’s retail and hospitality sectors…
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New Survey Reveals UK Residents Want Christmas Dinner in a Restaurant this Year
Now, new research from music licensing company PPL PRS reveals that over 1 in 6 of the UK households (16%) surveyed plan on tucking into…
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Somerset “Local” Recognised for 30 Years of Fantastic Beer
The Halfway House in Somerset will receive a special award from the Campaign for Real Ale’s Somerset Branch to recognise the fantastic achievement of being…
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Foodservice Price Inflation Surges Past 20%
The CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index continued its strong upward trend during November 2022 to reach record inflation of 21.5%. It marks a tenth consecutive…
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Scottish Budget Falls Short of Delivering Christmas Cheer to Hospitality
Scottish business leaders have expressed dismay at the lack of support for the sector as well as deeper labour challenges in the wake of the…
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