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NewsMW Eat: US fast food chains taking over high street
Founder Ranjit Mathrani said bigger groups were better equipped to deal with increased labour costs, as the Indian restaurant group plans to reduce its workforce by 25 roles
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NewsUber Eats: No impact expected on workforce supply
The delivery service said it continues to operate as usual despite a crackdown on undocumented workers, causing thousands of rider accounts to be blocked by the platform
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NewsRestaurant groups urge government to protect delivery riders
PizzaExpress, Dishoom, and Wingstop are among those who have joined Deliveroo in calling for greater protection for riders in the Crime & Policing Bill
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NewsSir Tim Martin: NIC rises will cost Wetherspoon £1.2m per week
Speaking to Sky News, the JDW founder criticised “modern politicians” and said inflation is certain to rise in April
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NewsReeves rebuffs M&S’s call for National Insurance ‘breathing space’
The Chancellor is giving no ground to employers concerned about the impact of higher costs, The Telegraph reports
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OpinionHow to do more with less
Operations specialist Jay Heathcote unpacks the much-used phrase, as he consider how operators can continue to deliver in an increasingly cost challenged environment
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OpinionPM pubs campaign: ‘Popping into his local won’t make any difference’
Keir Starmer may still frequent his local pub, but the sector needs material support in the form of business rate discounts and lower VAT, pub leaders tell MCA
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Analysis & Insight‘We fully expect to see a slew of liquidations’
As hospitality operators face up to rises to the National Insurance Contributions (NICs) threshold in April, Simon Brooke explores how businesses can mitigate the impact of the tax rises, from their supply chain to labour management
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NewsEmployment Rights Bill must reflect ‘unique circumstances’ of hospitality
As part of a four-part consultation into the Government Bill, UKH warned the legislation must reflect the distinctive circumstances of the sector compared to office jobs
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NewsSector in “survival mode” after avalanche of Budget costs
Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds was told that changes to employers National Insurance Contributions meant the tax bill for employing a part-time worker had increased by 73% and would result in business investment being cut
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NewsTreasury considering how to expand access to pubs for small brewers
The government wants to give pubs “greater flexibility to buy beer from local small breweries to help bring in more footfall, expand choice for drinkers and support local breweries” The Guardian reports
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NewsHospitality leaders urge government action on quadrupling of business rates
CEOs from the UK’s largest pub and restaurant groups have signed an open letter to the Chancellor, calling for action on business rates, which would quadruple in April if current relief ends as planned.
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NewsBrewDog co-founder attacks government over planned tax rise
James Watt said hiking up capital gains tax would “destroy entrepreneurial spirit” and which would, in turn, severely damage the UK economy.
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Weekend PressIt is all beer and skittles in the no-alcohol drinks space
The trend towards moderation suggests the time is ripe for booze-free drinks, the Financial Times reports
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NewsStaff to be offered contracts after three months under zero-hours crackdown
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds held private talks with business and union leaders about a crackdown on zero hours contracts, The Telegraph reports
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NewsBusinesses warned over tips law change
Appointing a troncmaster does not remove the obligation on the employer to ensure that the method of distribution is fair and reasonable, according to accountancy firm Azets
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NewsAPPG for Hospitality & Tourism elects new chair
Chris Webb, Labour MP for Blackpool South, said he would champion causes critical to hospitality and tourism as chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group
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NewsCalls grow for allergy tsar after teen died after drinking Costa hot chocolate
Last week an inquest found there was a “failure of communication” between the coffee shop staff in Barking and Hannah Jacob’s mother
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NewsMayor launches ‘Let’s do Fridays’ travel scheme
Sadiq Khan’s plan to encourage more activity in the capital with off-peak rail travel was hailed as “ground-breaking” and a “much needed shot in the arm” for the sector
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NewsFiona Dickie re-appointed as Pubs Code Adjudicator
Appointed for a further three years, she said “much progress” has been made in restoring balance in the relationship between tied pub tenants and pub-owning businesses