UKHospitality has said that a comprehensive employment and skills strategy would 'be significant in realising hospitality’s potential to drive economic growth', amid a fall in job vacancies across the sector.
A new multi-million pound scheme that promises rapid recruitment in the hospitality sector by scrapping the need for CVs has been launched in Westminster.
Asian QSR brand Chopstix has entered into a long-term agreement with franchisee Sparta Foods that will see up to 25 new sites open in the North West and North Wales.
The new minister for the Department for Work and Pensions has called on hospitality employers to ‘tap into local talent’ through the Jobcentre Plus network.
The CEO of JKS Restaurants on his company's plans for Arcade Food Hall Battersea, global expansion and why Michelin proved a turning point for the whole business.
Chef Alex Bond has smashed his £100,000 crowdfund target to support the launch of his new fried chicken restaurant, Mollis, in little more than a week.
Prime Minister Liz Truss is to launch a major review into Britain’s visa systems in a bid to try and alleviate the acute labour shortages in industries such as hospitality.
Industry leaders have warned that today's mini-budget, which promises sweeping tax cuts but fails to offer firms any immediate financial support, will mean 'last orders' for thousands of hospitality businesses.
Dessert-focused group Creams Café has announced an emergency franchise partner support package to help its partners through inflationary pressures and the cost of living crisis.
In light of the Government’s announcement about a discount on wholesale gas and electric prices, we’ve created a handy calculator to help you estimate what your new energy bills could be.
Jason and Irha Atherton are cutting their ties with the New York-based Starr Restaurants group citing a ‘difference in vision’ over their The Clocktower restaurant.
Hospitality trade bodies have written a joint letter to the Chancellor ahead this week's planned fiscal statement warning a lack of clarity on energy support could be fatal for businesses.
The Government is set to deliver a mini-budget on Friday 23 September, which will include details of Prime Minister Liz Truss's plan to support businesses struggling with soaring energy costs.
More than 80% of hospitality operators are facing recruitment and retention challenges, according to a study by workforce management specialist Bizimply.
Operators are preparing plans to mark the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday (19 September), with some voicing concern about setting the right tone during the period of mourning.
Larger hospitality businesses in England may no longer be required to display calorie counts on menus after Government ministers ordered an official review of its anti-obesity strategy.
South-west based pub and brewer Liberation Group has reported strong summer of trading across the UK and the Channel Islands within its pubs, brewing and drinks businesses, including its highest ever single week of revenue during August.
Restaurant operator and caterer Searcys has taken over the day-to-day management of London Bridge-based social-enterprise restaurant Brigade Bar + Kitchen.
Steakhouse group Hawksmoor has become one of the first restaurant groups in the UK to become a certified B Corp business following an assessment process.
Hospitality businesses need clarity on the Government’s six-month energy support plan for businesses or face an uncertain future, trade bodies have warned.
Hospitality leaders are piling pressure on the Government and newly-appointed Prime Minister Liz Truss to act on spiralling energy costs, saying that hundreds of thousands of businesses will close if it doesn’t.
Peckwater Brands has acquired the operations of Honest Food Company in four European countries to become Europe’s largest operator of virtual food brands.
An independent bar and restaurant in Harrogate, Yorkshire, has been required to change its name from Frog to Lilypad following a legal challenge from the Adam Handling Restaurant Group.
The bosses of KFC, Itsu, Just Eat, Pret a Manger, Pizza Hut and the Kebab Alliance have demanded a rapid VAT cut to protect businesses facing unprecedented short-term headwinds.
The Government has dismissed a petition calling for EU nationals to be permitted to come to the UK to work in hospitality, telling businesses to invest in the UK’s domestic labour force instead.
Hospitality trade bodies have warned the new Government 'must act quickly and decisively' to address soaring energy bills, after Liz Truss was named the UK's next Prime Minister.
More than 6,000 night time economy and hospitality businesses have written to their MPs demanding an emergency financial package to support them through the current cost of living crisis.