New Research Finds Sustainability Drives Hospitality Staff Retention
New research shows that sustainability is emerging as a critical factor in employee retention, with over three quarters of hospitality staff (76%) and 88% of…
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National Pubwatch Star Awards for Clapham Doormen
National Pubwatch has acknowledged the bravery of two Clapham doormen with Star Awards. The Star Awards were presented to Itua Moses and Wyn Mowatt for…
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‘Morning, Cheffy!’ The UK’s Top KP, Marito Pires De Sousa, And His ‘Infectious Joy’
Winterhalter has revealed this year’s winner of the Kitchen Porter of the Year award: he is Marito Pires De Sousa, who works at Mollie’s Motel…
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Leisure And Hospitality Businesses Brace For Post-Budget Headwinds As Wages Hit Record Levels
ONS labour market statistics show average weekly earnings in the food and accommodation sector has risen 12% to £581.64 in Q3 2024, from £518.01 in…
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The 2025 Roux Scholarship Opens For Entries
Two weeks after the biggest names in the UK hospitality industry paid tribute to The Roux Scholarship’s founders Michel and Albert Roux at a special…
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Springboard Awards for Excellence 2025 Calls For Nominations To Celebrate Hospitality Heroes
The Springboard Awards for Excellence 2025, sponsored by Delaware North, are now open for nominations, inviting individuals and businesses across the sector to showcase their incredible…
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Walsall Pub Manager Rewarded For Bravery At Prestigious House Of Lords Event
Lindsey Wakeman, general manager of Stonegate Group pub The Registry in Walsall, has been awarded a National Pubwatch bravery and meritorious conduct award for her…
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Nestlé Professional Opens Registrations for the 37th Toque d’Or Competition
Nestlé Professional has officially opened registrations for the 37th edition of its Toque d’Or competition. College lecturers have until January 17 to register their Level…
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Budget To Increase Cost Of Full-Time Employment By At Least £2,500 Per Person
New analysis by UKHospitality reveals that the employment tax measures in Wednesday’s Budget will increase the cost of employing a full-time staff member by at…
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National Living Wage Rise Will Leave Hospitality As “Collateral Damage”
The National Living Wage is to rise by 6.7%, from £11.44 to £12.21 an hour from April 2025, the government announced last night (29 October)….
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New Harassment Laws: A Game-Changer for the Night-Time Economy
The introduction of the amended Worker Protection Act (Amendment to the Equality Act 2010) or sexual harassment regulations mark a critical step towards improving protections…
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Hydes Crowns 2024 Winner Of Pub Factor
Salford-based brewer and pub retailer Hydes has crowned the 2024 winner of its annual ‘Pub Factor’ singing competition. Samm Lawrence, an employee at popular Hydes…
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Guildford Celebrates Success At The Town’s Best Bar None Awards
Guildford’s Best Bar None Awards, hosted by Experience Guildford, returned on Wednesday, 9th October to The Stoke Pub, recognising 39 local venues for their dedication…
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Winners Of Asian Restaurant And Takeaway Awards 2024 Announced
Winners of the annual Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards 2024 (ARTA) were announced at the awards ceremony this weekend on 6th October at Royal Lancaster,…
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Increasing Employer Nics Would Risk Jobs Government Warned
The hospitality sector and the wider business community have hit out over a potential rise in National Insurance paid by employers, arguing it will make…
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