All news articles for November 19, 2014

Compulsory Living Wage could put over 200,000 hospitality jobs at risk

19-Nov-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Making the Living Wage compulsory could cost UK businesses £4bn, the equivalent of 213,247 jobs in the hospitality sector, according to a Greater London Assembly (GLA) member.

Three hospitality companies make Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list

19-Nov-2014 By Lauren Houghton

KFC GB LTD, Mitchells & Butlers Retail Ltd, and River Cottage Limited all placed in this year’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list.

MPs' pubco vote divides industry

19-Nov-2014 By Melodie Michel

MPs’ vote to allow ‘tied’ pub landlords to order beer from providers outside their brand is dividing the industry.

Redefine BDL Hotels increases portfolio by 22 properties

19-Nov-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Redefine BDL Hotels has been appointed to manage a portfolio of 22 hotels, consisting of 19 Holiday Inns and three Crowne Plazas, on behalf of LRG Acquisition Limited.

Tourism Council defends decision not to tackle VAT

19-Nov-2014 By Melodie Michel

To the disappointment of Cut Tourism VAT campaigners, the Tourism Council has decided not to discuss a VAT cut, but instead focus on jobs and skills.

The Alford Arms takes top spot at UK’s first FreeFrom Eating Out Awards

19-Nov-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Hertfordshire pub The Alford Arms was the overall winner at the inaugural FreeFrom Eating Out Awards this week, crowned the ‘most allergen-aware’ eatery in the UK.