All Employment articles – Page 6
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NewsBusiness groups unite against holiday tax
As Edinburgh becomes the first UK city to introduce a holiday tax, a coalition of business, hospitality, tourism, countryside and travel groups have urged the government to rethink the policy
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NewsNell’s Pizza founder launches youth hospitality jobs platform
Called Lenny, the platform aims to help young people secure entry-level work while making it easier for operators to employ under-18s
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InterviewsMoto Hospitality: ‘We’re expecting a bumper summer’
CEO Ken McMeikan tells MCA the MSA operator is seeing strong growth this year driven in part by the expansion of its EV infrastructure and a rise in UK staycations
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NewsBusiness rates cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues confirmed
The government says the 20% cut will benefit nearly 32,000 venues and save the typical pub an estimated £1,100 in the next financial year
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NewsWetherspoon advises to hit on profits
Chairman Tim Martin warned full year profits are likely to be below market expectations, with marginally lower sales than anticipated in the final quarter
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Analysis & InsightPremium dining and hotels outperform wider hospitality sector
Revenue across restaurants, pubs and bars was up 1.50% overall last month, compared to May 2026, but down 1.05% on the comparable month last year, the latest Hospitality Index from Moore Kingston Smith has found.
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Analysis & InsightHow AI can give time back to operators
The expectation that AI will miraculously boost margins and returns has been replaced with realism as its potential impact becomes more widely understood
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NewsBrewDog appoints new director of bars
Former director at London restaurant and pub group Soltaire, Gemma Hampton-Stone will lead the Tilray Brands-owned business’ bars in the UK and Europe
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NewsBurnham must recognise hospitality as ‘vital partner’ in growth economy
UKHospitality welcomes the new Prime Minister’s commitment to the economy and supporting young people into work but calls on him to recognise the boost the sector could bring with the right support.
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InterviewsMcDonald’s CEO: ‘Franchisees are gatekeepers of the culture I want’
Lauren Schultz believes the business acted “as swiftly and robustly” as it could in terms of the training it rolled out following allegations of sexual harassment, racism and bullying in its restaurants
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NewsHospitality insolvencies decline as World Cup and warm weather boost trading
RSM reports that the combination of summer sun and major sporting events has given the hospitality industry ‘an important lifeline’ with insolvencies across the sector down 15% month-on-month
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NewsGovernment pushes back implementation of consultation requirements for tipping policies
Delaying the requirement for employers to hold formal consultations whenever a new tipping policy is introduced comes after the government suddenly withdrew a revised code of practice earlier this month
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OpinionHospitality – cash machine or national asset?
The government needs to take a wider view of the value of the hospitality sector, David Read, founder, Prestige Purchasing argues
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NewsOkell’s strengthens leadership team
The pubs and drinks division of Heron & Brearley has announced a raft of key appointments as it looks to accelerate the delivery of its long-term growth strategy
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NewsMark Brooke joins Aquavista
The former Amber Taverns chief executive is joining the marina operator to work with CEO Steve de Polo, with the pairing previously working together at Ei Group
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NewsWithdrawal of revised tipping code leaves hospitality ‘in limbo’
UKHospitality says the revised code, expected to come into effect this October, has been withdrawn by government with no explanation and is calling for urgent clarity on its status and implementation
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NewsPizza Hut UK launches nationwide training programme
The programme will cover every aspect of restaurant operations, from food quality and service standards to teamwork and communication and is expected to become an annual training session
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NewsBoardwalk programme sees five mentees gain first board roles
The hospitality mentor programme for aspiring female leaders has doubled the size of its upcoming second-year cohort, from 22 to 43 women, on the back of the success of its debut intake
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Analysis & InsightLeader confidence falls to 37%
Optimism among hospitality leaders has tumbled amid fears about operating costs and consumer spending, the latest Business Confidence Survey from NIQ and Zonal reveals
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NewsChickpea appoints group ops director
Matthew Aitken-Case previously hed ops roles at Whitbread’s Bar + Block Steakhouse, Premier Inn, and Costa Coffee