Labour Calls For Financial Support If Lockdown Is Delayed
The government is facing calls to extend economic support for businesses should the 21 June ‘unlocking’ date, dubbed “Freedom Day” be delayed.
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Hospitality
All the latest news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
British Hospitality Workers Falling Behind With Pay Rises, New Report Shows
The UK is falling behind with annual average salary increases for hospitality and events workers, according to new research which analysed the pay rates for countries over the past two decades.
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Leisure & Hospitality Employers Urged To Help European Staff With Settled Status Applications
With less than 30 days for Europeans to apply for settled status, leisure, hospitality and food production employers are urged to help European staff with outstanding applications, says global immigration lawyers Fragomen.
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Industry Welcomes New Licensing Regulations
The hospitality and licensed on-trade has welcomed amended licensing regulations in England and Wales which allow businesses to apply for 20 temporary event notices for 2022 and 2023
Read more...Consumer Spending Grew 7.6 Per Cent In May As Easing Of Restrictions Saw More Brits Shop, Socialise And Get Set For Summer
Spending at supermarkets and food and drink specialist stores, such as butchers and off-licenses, saw strong growth, as the nation enjoyed hosting family and friends again
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UK Eating Out Market To Grow +33.4% To £63.6bn In 2021, Ahead Of A Full Market Recovery In 2022
According to the new Lumina Intelligence UK Eating Out Market Report 2021, the UK eating out market is expected to grow +33.4% in 2021, to £63.6bn. The report further predicts that the market
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Getting Customers Back Through The Door
With so many pubs, hotels and restaurants being closed for so long, opening back up can be quite a daunting thought – several questions and…
Read more...RSM Calls For Fast-Track Visas And Covid Relief Extensions For The Hospitality Sector
Commenting ahead of the economic impact of coronavirus Select Committee tomorrow afternoon, Paul Newman, head of hospitality and leisure at RSM, said: ‘The doors are open but with rumours that social distancing
Read more...Business Investment In Hospitality Sector Underperformed In 2020 With 14% Drop
Business investment in the hospitality industry fell by 13.7% last year, analysis of latest ONS data by business tax relief specialist Catax reveals1.
Read more...UKH And DWP Launch Jobcentre Plus Initiative To Help Promote Sector Opportunities To Jobseekers
UKHospitality and the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) have joined forces to promote jobs in hospitality, with the sector facing a shortage of workers following more than a year of closures and severely restricted trading.
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Hospitality & Pub Sector’s Ability To Be At The Heart Of The Recovery In Jeopardy
Leading hospitality trade bodies, British Institute of Innkeeping, British Beer & Pub Association and UK Hospitality have written to the Chancellor and the Secretary of State for Business
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Mid Yorkshire Chamber Calls For Greater Support For Hospitality Industry Following Challenging Year
The Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is calling for further support for the hospitality industry following the impact of Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic, which has left the sector short on skilled staff.
Read more...Recruitment And Productivity Concerns Mount After Hospitality Venues Reopen
Business Confidence Survey from CGA and Fourth shows fears of staff shortages after COVID-19 and Brexit, plus challenges in keeping post-furlough teams productive
Read more...UKHospitality Warns Sector Faces Staffing Crisis And Calls On Government To Stick To Roadmap
New analysis by industry association UKHospitality has revealed the extent of the staffing crisis facing a sector that is already in a hugely fragile state following more than a year of closures and severely restricted trading.
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A Quarter Of Britain’s Licensed Premises Still To Reopen After Lockdown
Snapshot Market Recovery Monitor from CGA and AlixPartners indicates a solid return for pubs and restaurants but ongoing challenges for late-night and social venues
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