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Government's proposed immigration bill receives initial backing from MPs

19-May-2020 By James McAllister

The Government’s proposed points-based immigration bill, which could make it impossible for hospitality businesses to secure EU migrants for entry-level positions, has been given initial approval by MPs.

Fred Sirieix grapples with government’s EU Settlement Scheme

03-Sep-2019 By James McAllister

Fred Sirieix is the latest industry figure to have grappled with the Home Office after applying under the government’s EU Settlement Scheme.

Trade bodies welcome clarification on 'settled status' for EU nationals

08-Nov-2017 By Sophie Witts

Hospitality trade bodies have cautiously welcomed government efforts to clarify how EU migrants will be able to apply to stay in the UK after Brexit.

Brexit workforce shortage threatens homegrown produce

24-Aug-2017 By Joe Lutrario

The UK food industry has warned that a Brexit workforce shortage could leave a third of its businesses unviable and said that the sector faces a “rapidly approaching skills gap”.

Immigration plans address uncertain future of EU workers

23-Jun-2017 By Sophie Witts

Theresa May’s plan to allow three million EU citizens living in the UK to stay after Brexit has been praised as a ‘positive signal’ for UK restaurants, pubs and hotels.

General Election 2017: Rights of EU staff biggest issue for hospitality

06-Jun-2017 By Sophie Witts & Hannah Thompson

Securing the rights of EU workers to stay in the UK is the most important election issue for the hospitality industry, BigHospitality has found.

Uncertain future for hospitality industry's EU staff

14-Mar-2017 By Sophie Witts

EU nationals working in the UK’s restaurants, pubs and hotels have been thrown in to limbo after MPs passed the Brexit bill on Monday, leaving the government free to kick start the process of the UK leaving the EU.

Pret A Manger facing Brexit staffing crisis

09-Mar-2017 By Sophie Witts

Just one in 50 workers who apply for a job at Pret A Manger is British, its director of human resources has said.

Brexit plan aims to secure rights of EU nationals in the UK

03-Feb-2017 By Sophie Witts

The government has sent a positive signal to the hospitality industry by setting out plans to allow EU nationals currently living in the UK to be able to legally remain in the country after Brexit.

The top 5 stories in hospitality this week 04/07 - 08/07

08-Jul-2016 By Sophie Witts

What were some of the top stories in hospitality this week? Here's our pick.

EU Allergen laws: Foodservice operators told it's 'business as usual'

06-Jul-2016 By Emma Eversham

The owners of foodservice businesses are being urged to continue to abide by the EU's allergen labelling laws despite the UK's intention to leave the EU.

Brexit: Hospitality employers could face 'staggering' costs to recruit non-UK staff

05-Jul-2016 By Emma Eversham

Hospitality employers could be faced with 'staggering' costs to recruit and retain staff from outside the UK once it leaves the EU, an immigration lawyer has warned.

Brexit 'good for business' says third of independent foodservice operators

06-May-2016 By Emma Eversham

More than two thirds of independent foodservice operators believe that Britain leaving the EU would have a positive impact on their business with 56 per cent predicting that it would help cut red tape.

Restaurant and pub groups report ‘tougher year’ than last

21-Apr-2016 By Emma Eversham

A number of restaurant and pub groups believe that 2016 is going to be a tougher year than 2015 as they deal with a slowdown in sales growth and uncertainty around the forthcoming EU referendum.

Industry responds to EU food allergen controversy

12-Mar-2015 By Sophie Witts

Following the publication of a letter in which over 100 chefs criticised EU food allergy regulations as being a ‘bureaucratic nightmare’, BigHospitality rounds up some of the responses and looks at the guidance available to help restaurants comply with...

Top chefs criticise 'bureaucratic nightmare' of EU allergen regulations

10-Mar-2015 By Sophie Witts

EU food allergy regulations have created a 'bureaucratic nightmare', according to over 100 leading chefs, restaurateurs and hoteliers.

Olive oil ban: Refillable jugs and dipping bowls can remain on restaurant tables

22-May-2013 By Luke Nicholls

The European Union ban on the use of olive oil jugs and dipping bowls in restaurants should be taken with a pinch of salt according to the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) who says restaurants will still be able serve customers olive oil at their...