All Employment articles – Page 3
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Analysis & Insight‘It’s now or never’ – inside the campaign to cut VAT for hospitality
As it launches to consumers, MCA speaks to the movers and shakers across the industry who have come together to call on the government to reduce VAT to 10%
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NewsTilray invests £50m to stabilise BrewDog’s Scottish business
Irwin Simon, chief executive of US-based Tilray Brands, told The Times he remains “really happy” with the decision to acquire the brewer from administrators for £33m earlier this year
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NewsAndy Burnham pledges ‘high street renaissance’
In a wide-ranging speech, Burnham argued that revitalised high streets could become “the new symbol of Britain’s renaissance”, driven by reforms to business rates and a broader shift in economic policy.
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NewsOne in six hospitality venues at risk of closure
A new joint survey carried out by the industry’s leading trade bodies reveals almost a quarter of respondents are operating at a loss, up from one in seven three months ago
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NewsAdnams secures new borrowing facilities
The Suffolk hospitality group and brewer is in the midst of a cost saving and disposal programme after a series of loss-making years
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NewsZonal names new CEO
Joel Chapman has been promoted from COO to chief executive of the UK hospitality technology provider, which was acquired by the Canada-based Volaris Group earlier this year
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NewsChristie & Co: ‘UK hotel market signalling phase of stabilisation in 2026’
The specialist business property adviser’s latest report says that domestic tourism continues to underpin UK hotel demand, while staycations remain resilient but increasingly competitive
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NewsHeavitree sees turnover dip in H1
The Exeter-based pub operator pointed to poor weather early in the year and an early Easter for the sales slip, which also led to a drop in operating profit
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NewsFranco Manca ‘now on its strongest possible footing to realise its long-term potential’
The Fulham Shore-owned pizza brand, which closed 16 restaurants as the result of a recent CVA, said it now has a ‘more efficient estate and efficient ability to allocate resources’
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NewsBrunning & Price delivers strong LFLs as growth outpaces market
The country pub operator said its strong performance was supported by investment in outdoor food and drink service pods and favourable weather in 2025 driving footfall and drinks sales
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NewsTwo thousand pubs at risk unless business rates are reformed
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) warns more venues will close their doors, despite recent government intervention
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OpinionAndy Burnham: ‘His record in Manchester is a very good one’
Now that the outgoing Greater Manchester mayor has seen off a lacklustre by-election challenge from Reform, attention turns to what his premiership might look like for the hospitality sector
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NewsTimothy Taylor’s overcomes ‘challenging market for cask ale’
Turnover at the Yorkshire brewer and pub operator rose by 2.1% to £35.7m last year, with flagship ale brand Landlord cementing its position as “the largest-selling cask ale brand in the UK by both value and volume”
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NewsWadworth reports ‘highly commendable’ results despite cost pressures
The Wiltshire-based family brewer and pub operator said higher production volumes had offsett ’considerable strain’ to its cost base
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NewsFlat Iron returns to profit following record year
The affordable steakhouse chain says its estate performed ‘exceptionally well in difficult market conditions’ in its latest financial results with sales growing by more than 40%
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InterviewsSugarloaf: ‘TGI Fridays had to right size to set itself for the future’
The casual dining group still sees plenty of scope for growth in the UK, and is also keen to rebuild its reputation as a bastion for entry-level job opportunities in the hospitality sector
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Weekend PressBusiness leaders warn Labour ‘relentless’ taxation must stop
Dozens of business leaders including industry investor Luke Johnson have signed a letter calling for Labour to address the levies crippling founders, reports The Telegraph
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Weekend PressTim Martin: ‘Labour is taking Britain back to the 1970s’
The Wetherspoon founder speaks to The Telegraph about Brexit dividends, the secret to his success, and why government policies are destroying business
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Weekend PressGhost at the feast: how Noma’s René Redzepi became untouchable
After the unorthodox mastermind behind Noma announced he was stepping down, few thought that he – or his restaurant – would survive the storm of toxic abuse allegations. But René Redzepi’s absolute control of his kitchen has never faltered, says The Observer
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NewsOperators urged to respond to government consultation on employment rights changes
The consultation, which closes in August, will be used to shape the eligibility and scope of new policies related to zero and low-hours workers