Long-Serving Publicans Retire After 35 Years of Service
Two much-loved publicans are retiring from The Safe Harbour in Fowey after decades of service running pubs with St Austell Brewery.
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Hospitality Workers
Finalists Announced for The 2026 Be Inclusive Hospitality Spotlight Awards
Be Inclusive Hospitality (BIH) has announced the finalists for the fifth annual BIH Spotlight Awards, recognising exceptional Black and ethnic minority talent across hospitality, food and drink in the UK.
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Birmingham College Acquires Former Cube Hotel and Restaurant
University College Birmingham has announced the acquisition of two venues within Birmingham’s The Cube, marking the beginning of a significant investment programme designed to create exceptional learning environments for the next generation of culinary and hospitality professionals.
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Tipping Compliance: What the Withdrawal of the Draft Code Means for Employers
The Government has withdrawn the draft revised Code of Practice on tips without explanation, creating uncertainty around proposed worker consultation requirements.
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Rising Compliance Risk: What the New Visa Rules Mean for Hospitality
World Cup screenings, warm-weather weekends and peak holiday demand have brought a welcome increase in trade for pubs, restaurants and hotels. Venues are extending opening hours, adding extra shifts and adjusting rotas to cope with demand.
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BBC Greenlights Three-Part Documentary Tracing The Rise Of Britain’s Biggest Celebrity Chefs
A major new documentary series exploring how three of the UK’s most recognisable chefs helped reshape the nation’s food scene is heading to BBC One and iPlayer.
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Hotel Health Club Manager Opens Communication with Sign Language Course
A team manager at a hotel health club in Lancaster has undertaken a British Sign Language course thanks to a skills development fund set up by her employer.
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Much Sought-After Culinary Title Moves One Step Closer as National Chef Of The Year Finalists Are Revealed
The Craft Guild of Chefs has unveiled the 10 finalists who will battle it out for the coveted National Chef of the Year title, following the competition’s highly anticipated return to live semi-finals…
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LTC’s JOGLE Pub Run Sets Off on 900 Mile, 30 Day Challenge to Raise £250,000 for Hospitality Sector
Fundraisers taking part in The Licensed Trade Charity’s (LTC) JOGLE Pub Run Challenge have started their epic journey this morning…
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Sally Abé and Kayla Lawrie Launch Map Celebrating Women-Owned Hospitality Businesses
Acclaimed chef Sally Abé and Kayla Lawrie, Producer of global food series Topjaw have launched a new interactive map of female-owned hospitality businesses across the UK…
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Government to Review Workplace Heat Rules as Hospitality Braces for More Extreme Temperatures
Operators across pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels have been given fresh reason to keep a close eye on kitchen and front-of-house conditions this summer…
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£3,000 Hiring Grant ‘Won’t Be Enough’ as Hospitality Jobs Growth Stalls, Warns Employment Expert
Following the Prime Minister’s hospitality roundtable earlier this week and the announcement of a £3,000 grant for hospitality businesses hiring 18–24-year-olds…
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Prime Minister Meets Hospitality Leaders To Boost Opportunities For Young People
Prime Minister Kier Starmer hosted a roundtable discussion this morning with hospitality organisations working to support those facing barriers to employment…
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Hospitality Action’s Yearly Financial Support Surpasses £1.5 million for First Time in Charity’s History
Hospitality Action’s latest Impact Report has revealed that the charity’s financial impact exceeded £1.5 million in 2025 – the first time ever in the charity’s long 189-year history.
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CAMRA on the Hunt for Heritage Pub Heroes
CAMRA has launched a new award to recognise the achievements of a group who have revitalised a historic heritage pub.
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