Kent Restaurateur Double Scoop At Asian Food & Drink Awards
Dev Biswal, the owner-chef of The Cook’s Tale and Cafe Marrakech restaurant in Canterbury plus The Cook’s Adventures tour company, has received two more prestigious…
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Hospitality Workers
Springboard Issues Final Call For Entries To ‘Coveted’ Awards
There are just a few days left for people and organisations across the hospitality industry to enter the Springboard Awards for Excellence 2026. For more…
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Protect Hospitality Apprenticeship Standards, Government Urged
UKHospitality has urged the Department for Work and Pensions to guarantee hospitality apprenticeship standards, amid an ongoing review. In a letter to Baroness Smith of…
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BBPA Launches Academy Graduate Scheme To Find Its Next Generation Of Custodians
A one-of-a-kind sector-wide graduate scheme in collaboration with some of the UK’s leading pub companies and breweries has been launched by the British Beer and…
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Small Firms Need Time to Prepare for Employment Law Changes, FSB Says
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has responded to news that the Employment Rights Bill has been granted Royal Assent and introduces major reforms for…
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Employment Rights Bill Set to Become Law Before Christmas
Major employment legislation has cleared its final parliamentary hurdle and is expected to receive royal assent this week, marking significant changes for the licensed trade…
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Unemployment Hits Four-Year High at 5.1%
Youth joblessness surges as hospitality sector braces for challenging winter period Britain’s unemployment rate has climbed to 5.1% for the three-month period ending in October,…
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Shepherd Neame Extends Charity Partnership
Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame is extending its successful partnership with current Charity of the Year, Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex…
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Government Unveils £820 Million Job Support Package For 18-24 Year Olds
Hospitality businesses will benefit from substantial government investment aimed at bringing young Universal Credit claimants into the workforce, following confirmation of an £820 million initiative…
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UK Hospitality Sector Faces Potential Loss of 100,000 Jobs Following Autumn Budget Measures
The UK hospitality sector could see up to 100,000 job losses in the coming months, according to warnings from UKHospitality’s chief executive Allen Simpson, who…
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Only A Pavement Away Announced As Charity Partner For 2026 Drinks Trade Regatta, Alongside The Drinks Trust
The Drinks Trade Regatta has announced a new partnership with Only A Pavement Away and The Drinks Trust for 2026. The Drinks Trade Regatta is…
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“Always Open at Christmas” – A New Charity Single from The Hospitality Choir Launched at Midnight on December 1st
A brand-new charity single, Always Open at Christmas, was released at midnight on the 1st December across all major streaming platforms. Written by Chris Fletcher,…
Read more...Government Scales Back Unfair Dismissal Plans in Employment Rights Compromise
The government has dropped controversial plans to introduce immediate unfair dismissal protection for workers, instead opting for a six-month qualifying period in revised Employment Rights…
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Global Search Begins For IOH Restaurant Manager Of The Year 2026
The Institute of Hospitality has begun its search for the 2026 Restaurant Manager of the Year (RMOY). The competition, sponsored by Menzies, the Hotel Café…
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Wage Increases Make Budget Support For Hospitality Essential Leaders Say
The Government has announced that, from April 2026, the National Living Wage will increase to £12.71, an increase of 4.1%. The wage rate for 18-…
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