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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Hospitality Workers
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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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…
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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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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Passion4Hospitality: The Future Leaders Conference Inspires Next Generation of Professionals
The Institute of Hospitality welcomed more than 750 hospitality students, apprentices, and graduates alongside educators, employers and industry leaders, including The Rt Hon the Baroness…
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Further Hospitality Job Losses Loom Without Budget Action
More than half of hospitality businesses warn they will be forced to take drastic action if they do not receive adequate support in the Budget…
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It’s Back To The Future For Barman, Hamish…
A barman, who pulled his first pint at Britain’s highest pub more than 40 years ago, is celebrating after being given a new role at…
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Winner of KP of the Year Announced
The winner of KP of the Year 2025 has been announced, and taking home the trophy is Ram Meadows, the head kitchen porter of Liverpool…
Read more...Hospitality Job Crisis Deepens Ahead Of Budget
Thirteen consecutive months of falling employment underline the devastating and lasting impact of last year’s Budget on hospitality and the wider economy. The latest ONS…
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UK Jobless Rate Hits Highest Level Since Pandemic as Labour Market Weakens
Britain’s unemployment situation has deteriorated to its worst point since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new figures that reveal ongoing challenges in the employment sector…
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Why Good Employers Have Nothing To Worry About Following Increase In Illegal Employment Fines
By Karen Morovic, Employment Partner at Knights (www.knightsplc.com) Businesses will now be expected to pay up to £60,000 in fines should they hire someone illegally….
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Craft Union Celebrates Operator Excellence At Annual Operator Awards
Craft Union Pub Company has honoured some of its most outstanding operators from across the UK at the 2025 Craft Union Operator Awards, celebrating excellence,…
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Ardy Ferguson Wins S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Award 2025
Following a two-day Grand Finale, last night saw Ardy Ferguson crowned as the winner of S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2024-25, the competition’s sixth edition,…
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