Employing Seasonal Workers? Don’t Be In The Dark About Your Pension Duties This Winter!
Employers in the food and drink service industry are being reminded they may risk a fine if they don’t comply with their legal pension duties….
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Hospitality
All the latest hospitality news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
National Pubwatch Champions “Ask for Angela” Initiative to Protect Vulnerable Patrons
National Pubwatch is renewing its commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals within the hospitality industry by championing the widely recognized “Ask for Angela” initiative. Aimed at…
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Licensees Breathe New Life Into The Reopened White Horse
Shepherd Neame’s 600-year-old country inn The White Horse at Boughton-under-Blean has officially reopened its doors after experienced licensees, the Thompson family, breathed new life into…
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Business Rates Relief Positive, But Major Employers Left Unsupported
The Scottish Government announced that it will introduce 40% business rates relief for hospitality businesses paying the Basic Property Rate. This means businesses with a…
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George & Dragon Pub In Wanstead Announces Reopening After Being Saved From Closure
The historic George & Dragon pub is set to reopen in the new year after being saved from closure, marking a triumphant return for the…
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Tom Kerridge Sounds Alarm On NI Hikes: A “Catastrophic” Impact On UK Hospitality
Tom Kerridge, the celebrated chef and restaurateur, has issued a stark warning about the severe impact of the UK government’s recent national insurance hike on…
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Two Thirds Of UK Drinkers Intend To Drink More Over Christmas According To Charity Drinkaware
Almost two-thirds (64%) of UK drinkers intend to drink more alcohol over Christmas than they typically would at other times of the year, according to…
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A Third Of Consumers Willing To Pay More For Sustainability When Eating Out
New research shows that despite economic uncertainty and pressures on consumer spending, when it comes to eating out, consumers are willing to pay a premium…
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Marston’s Shares Preliminary Results for Fiscal Year 2024
Pub operator Marston’s has released its preliminary financial results for the 52 weeks ending on 28 September 2024. These results mark the company’s first annual…
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Philema Hospitality Management Expands Portfolio With Acquisition Of Iconic Budock Vean Hotel In Cornwall
Philema Hospitality Management, a leading operator of successful hospitality properties in the Southwest, proudly announces its acquisition of the Budock Vean Hotel, a Cornish spa…
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As Parliament Debates Changes To Nics Today, UKHospitality Steps Up Campaign For Changes To Protect Lower Earners
In its latest salvo against plans to increase National Insurance Contributions, leading trade body UKHospitality is releasing tools to explain the impact to the public…
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Employment Rights Bill Must Reflect The Unique Circumstances Of Hospitality Industry
With four technical consultations on the Employment Rights Bill closing in early December, UKHospitality is urging the Government to ensure the unique circumstances of the…
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British Government’s “Direction” Forces Company Relocation To The US
UK-based Berlin-inspired Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) franchise, Doner Shack, has made the defining decision to relocate its headquarters to Miami. With the UK hospitality industry…
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Ministers Must Look Again At Key Employment Proposals After Sharp Wake-Up Call From Government’s Own Watchdog, Say Small Firms
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is urging the Government to address significant concerns about its Employment Rights Bill which have been laid bare in…
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Paul McCartney Beer Offers Potential Lifeline To Wildlife Rescue
The Folly Wildlife Rescue charity near Tunbridge Wells, which treats more than 3500 animals every year, is faced with imminent closure unless it can generate…
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