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Italian Lessons: The CEO of the Jamie Oliver Group on Brexit, PR, and pizza

23-Oct-2017 By Joe Lutrario

With the demise of its Union Jacks brand and the furore over its comments about Brexit, Jamie’s Italian is taking some strong learnings into the coming years. We spoke to Simon Blagden, CEO

Costa, Starbucks and Caffe Nero to investigate after faecal matter found on ice

28-Jun-2017 By Hannah Thompson

Costa Coffee has been forced to update its ice handling guidelines, and Caffe Nero and Starbucks to launch their own investigations, after traces of faecal matter were found in the brands' ice cubes.

The AMLR welcomes PM details on post-Brexit EU worker rights

26-Jun-2017 By Hannah Thompson

Details revealed by Prime Minister Theresa May on safeguarding EU workers’ rights after Brexit have been welcomed by the Association of Multiple Licensed Retailers (AMLR).

WSTA calls for "full Brexit divorce" and warns of a "breakdown" in talks

19-Jun-2017 By Hannah Thompson

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has called on the Government to negotiate a "full divorce settlement" for Brexit, to allow the wine and spirit industry to prepare for a post-EU trading environment, and to be ready in case "talks...

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Everything you need to know about playing music in restaurants

30-May-2017 By PPL

Do you know the laws on playing music in your restaurant? Read PPL's sound advice on how to comply with music licensing laws.

Restaurants urged to apply for business rates relief

25-Apr-2017 By Sophie Witts

A £300m relief fund set up to help operators hit by rising business rates is now available for local councils to share out, the government has said.

Licensing Act in need of 'radical overhaul'

04-Apr-2017 By Sophie Witts

The 2003 Licensing Act is ‘fundamentally flawed’ and in need of a complete overhaul, according to a House of Lords Committee.

Zuma London wins High Court name battle against pet food company

29-Mar-2017 By Hannah Thompson

Zuma, the London restaurant opened in 2002 by chef Rainer Becker, has won its court case against a pet food company using the Zuma name.

Browns Brasserie & Bar achieves gluten-free Coeliac UK accreditation

28-Mar-2017 By Hannah Thompson

Browns Brasserie & Bar, the 25-strong UK restaurant group, has achieved Coeliac UK accreditation for its newly-launched gluten-free menu.

UK small businesses admit to struggling with financial management

22-Mar-2017 By Hannah Thompson

One in five (22%) UK small businesses admits to struggling with day-to-day financial management, a new survey has found.

BHA welcomes quicker food hygiene re-inspections

20-Mar-2017 By Hannah Thompson

Restaurants can now have their food hygiene rating re-evaluated as soon as they make improvements, rather than waiting months or years, in a move welcomed by the British Hospitality Association (BHA).

“Women paid more” hospitality stats don’t apply to restaurants or pubs

17-Mar-2017 By Hannah Thompson

Statistics showing that women earn more than men in hospitality do not apply to restaurants or pubs.

Hospitality expert cautiously welcomes National Insurance U-turn

16-Mar-2017 By Hannah Thompson

A hospitality specialist has commended the Chancellor’s U-turn on National Insurance contributions for self-employed people, but warned industry workers to watch out for replacement taxes or cuts.

Zero hours contracts reach record high, but hospitality fares well

03-Mar-2017 By Hannah Thompson

The number of workers in Britain on zero hours contracts (ZHCs) has reached a record high at 910,000 people, although hospitality is not the worst affected sector.

Eating out could see 35.5 per cent spend boost if VAT drops in Spring Budget

01-Mar-2017 By Hannah Thompson

The restaurant and eating out sector could benefit from increased consumer spend if a reduction in VAT is announced in the Spring Budget, says a new report.