All Employment articles – Page 2
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NewsAdnams chair: ‘The company’s level of borrowings was unsustainable’
The regional brewer and pub operator’s chair, Simon Townsend, says the group’s asset disposal programme has been ‘absolutely essential to provide a solid base from which to restore profitable growth’
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NewsLate-night venues ‘bearing the brunt of hospitality closures’ as segment continues to contract
The latest Night Time Economy Market Monitor shows the space has shrunk by 28.9% in the six years since Covid-19 first hit, equating to nearly three net closures every week
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NewsAaron Moore-Saxton departs Sides
He has stepped down as MD of the fried chicken chain after less than a year in the role
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NewsDozens of hospitality companies recognised in Sunday Times Best Places to Work list 2026
Dishoom, Moto, Bella Italia and Ardent Pub Group are among the 60 hospitality businesses to feature on the 2026 UK list
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Analysis & InsightHow hospitality is integrating AI assistants into the workplace
Virtual assistants to support staff and enhance the customer experience are becoming more prevalent across the sector, but, as delegates at MCA’s Hostech Conference were told, adoption remains a challenge
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NewsHospitality sees ‘some of the largest falls’ in payroll numbers as UK unemployment rises
UKHospitality has said rising unemployment and fewer job opportunities in the sector are the results of ’endless cost increases’
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NewsFresh wave of Tube strikes this week
It is feared more London Underground strikes will have a devastating impact on London’s hospitality businesses, with sales falling by up to 40% on strike days
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NewsStarbucks to take $400m charge as it cuts more corporate staff
Sales have rebounded for the coffee chain but renovations and barista hires under the turnaround plan have come at a cost, the Financial Times repots
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NewsRobinsons surpasses £100m turnover
The Stockport-based brewer and pubco has also reported a 40% increase in EBITDA in its latest financial results with total beer sales outperforming the market by 1.5%
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NewsSpaghetti House ceases trading following collapse of parent company
The London-based Italian restaurant group, which has had a presence in the capital since 1955, has closed all sites with owner Lavval Restaurants Limited set to be wound down
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NewsJonathan Lloyd joins The Inn Collection as commercial director
Lloyd joins the North East-based pubs with rooms group having previously worked for the likes of Black Rock Restaurants, Hospitality Rising and JW Lees
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NewsUKHospitality warns holiday tax bill could add £100 to the cost of a family break
The trade body has warned the holiday tax, announced in yesterday’s King’s Speech, is deeply unpopular with the public
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NewsEvolv Collection reports £151.6m revenue
The Martin Williams-led group describes the 15 months to December 2025 as a ‘transformative period’ that has led to ‘dramatically improved’ profitability
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NewsGreene King markets 10 freehold managed pubs
The pub and brewing group said the move forms part of its new estate strategy to set the business up for future growth
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NewsMcDonald’s Corporation: ‘We feel really confident we have strong leadership in the UK market now’
The fast food giant has said recent changes to its UK senior leadership team have been ‘instrumental’ to building confidence both internally with franchisees and externally with consumers
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NewsInflationary pressures hit margins at Pizza Union
The Bobby Hashemi-led Roman pizza bar brand has reported a drop in both turnover and profit in its 2025 financial results, following the closure of one of its London sites
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NewsWhitbread: ‘Our branded restaurants have faced material challenge’
The group has blamed the impact of inflation and tax rises, combined with lower financial returns, for its decision to exit its branded restaurants division
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NewsThe Evolv Collection further strengthens senior team
The Martin Williams-led group has named Gavin Gosnell as its new operations director, while Lara Bugle has been promoted to marketing director
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InterviewsPret CEO: ‘We’re doing everything in our control to mitigate costs and protect our customers’
Pano Christou says the impact of the US-Israel war with Iran is causing some cost volatility, but the group currently has no plans to raise prices. The food to go retailer launched its new spring menu today with a heavy focus on high-protein dishes
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NewsTube strikes knock hospitality revenue by 18%
Data from Harri shows pubs lost over half of their weekly takings during last week’s strikes with QSR outlets also significantly impacted