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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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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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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Government’s New Degree Apprenticeship Funding Plans Are A Major Blow To Hospitality Businesses
The government’s new plans to restrict levy funding of level 7 apprenticeships will widen the skills gap, hinder the economy and have a significant financial…
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Poor Employment Rates Among Those With Neurodivergent Conditions, Research By Heston Blumenthal OBE Reveals
More than one-fifth of individuals in the UK with neurodivergent conditions are not in paid employment Almost one-quarter of people with neurodivergent diagnoses have struggled…
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Government Unveils Most Significant Reforms To Employment Rights
Ministers have unveiled the Employment Rights Bill, introduced within 100 days of the new government coming to office, to help deliver economic security and growth…
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Dorset Hospitality Sector Staff Recognised At Awards
The fourth annual BH Area Hospitality Association (BAHA) Recognition Awards have taken place – with Kris Hall of The Burnt Chef Project picking up a…
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Future Of UK TGI Fridays Secured Saving Over 2,000 Jobs
TGI FridaysTM, the original American cocktail bar and restaurant, has been acquired by Breal Capital and Calveton UK following completion of a successful sale process…
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Top 10 Shortlist For Tenth KP Of The Year Competition Revealed
The industry leading and celebrated competition Kitchen Porter of the Year, created by Winterhalter over a decade ago, has announced the top 10 shortlist for…
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Grocery Retail and Hospitality Navigate Labour Pressures and Rising Sustainability Focus
The recently released Top of Mind Report 2024 from Lumina Intelligence reveals that current trading conditions are among the most challenging they have been in…
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Hospitality Businesses Urged To Prepare For New Tipping Laws
A hospitality business adviser is warning owners of pubs and restaurants not to fall foul of new rules governing workers’ tips. Lynne Blakey, a director…
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New General At The Royal Hotel, Deal Swaps The City For The Coast
Working at The Royal Hotel in Deal is the perfect change for new General Manager Paul Finn, as he wanted to move from the city…
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‘St Giles Hospitality Academy’ Launches to Help Those in Need into The Hospitality Sector
St Giles Hotels’ foundation, ‘Hotels with Heart’ has engaged Saira Hospitality to join forces once more to offer hospitality training to 20 marginalised individuals from…
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Just 28% Of Hospitality Companies Compliant With New Employment (Allocation Of Tips) Act
A new report has revealed how the government’s Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023, set to come into effect October 1st, will push hospitality operators…
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