COVID-19 and Your Premises Licence
By Piers Warne, legal director at UK law firm TLT In fast moving situations such as with COVID-19, it is important to take stock of
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Professional Comment
Coronavirus: It’s Time to Have the Conversation with Landlords, HMRC & Employees
This month, UK trade body UKHospitality called on the government to support the hospitality industry as it deals with the ongoing and wide-spread threat of
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Support From The Licensed Trade Charity During This Uncertain Time.
We know that yesterday’s announcements by Government introducing increased social distancing and self-isolation measures and specifically advising against visiting pubs, bars and restaurants will hit
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Re-Negotiating Your Rent – What Operators Need To Know To Get It Right
It’s a fact. The majority of restaurant operators are spending more than they can afford on rent and rates. In their latest report, leisure and
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A Recipe For Disaster: The Mental Health Crisis in Catering
Working as a chef in the catering industry can be as thrilling as it is fulfilling. The problem, however, is that this pursuit of excellence
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Disengaged and Disconnected? Improving Interaction With Frontline Employees
By Robert Darling, COO & CCO at mobile-first technology firm Eko (www.ekoapp.com) The hospitality industry has the highest percentage of millennial employees compared with other
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Online Reviews: Turning ‘Near Me’ Searchers Into Customers
In the past, big name chains dominated the hotel, pub, and restaurant sector, based in large part on sizeable advertising budgets and brand awareness. But
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The Christmas Staffing Conundrum: What Businesses’ Can Do To Ensure A Smooth End To The Year
By UK Country Manager Johan De Jager from Brigad, the hospitality platform for professionals The festive season poses a unique set of challenges for the
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Service With(out) a Smile? What Small Businesses Can Do For Staff Mental Health
The mental health and wellbeing of workers in the hospitality sector is not in a good state. At the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH),
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What Can Hospitality Bosses Do To Tackle Bullying and Harassment?
By Sylvia Sage, programme director at Corporate Learning Solutions Sexual harassment in the restaurant industry remains endemic, leading chef Asma Khan warned earlier this month.
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Minimise Business Risk By Keeping Contracts Tight And Reviewing Content
Comment from Catherine Gannon, Founder, Gannons Solicitors I wonder how many people took a sharp intake of breath when the news broke from Greene King’s
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Drakes Bar Furniture – UK Bar Furniture Supplier
We pride ourselves in providing the best quality items at great prices with fantastic customer service and can supply bespoke tailored made furniture such as
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What Pizza Express’ Debts Can Teach Businesses About Hospitality Marketing
Pizza Express fans would have been devastated to hear their most recent announcement; despite the love we have for their dough balls, it seems that
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Re-Negotiating Your Rent – What Operators Need To Know To Get It Right
Comment from John Deane, Partner, Gannons Solicitors It’s a fact. The majority of restaurant operators are spending more than they can afford on rent and
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The Drinks Are On The House
Ed’s got himself a pub. Ed Sheeran that is. Hats off to him. You might think that Ed has got it easier than most. Celebrity
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