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What do the Government's changes to Skilled Worker visas mean for restaurants

The Lowdown: changes to Skilled Worker visas

By Joe Lutrario

The Government has released important new information about its changes to a means of employing staff from abroad that has been a 'lifeline' for some parts of the hospitality industry.

Sunak urged to reassess rise in worker visa fees

Sunak urged to reassess rise in worker visa fees

By James McAllister

Rishi Sunak is facing calls to rethink a planned increase in visa fees for migrant workers amid fears it will harm the UK’s competitiveness and efforts to plug labour shortages.

UKH pushes government on energy bills support by amending the terms of emergency loan schemes set up during the Covid pandemic

UKH pushes Government on energy bills support

By Hannah Currie

UKHospitality CEO Kate Nicholls has called on the Government to extend new financial help to businesses by amending the terms of emergency loan schemes set up during the pandemic.

Half term rail strikes to cost hospitality £132 million in sales

Half term rail strikes to cost hospitality £132m

By James McAllister

Upcoming rail strikes are set to cost hospitality a further £132m in sales, according to new figures from UKHospitality, bringing the cumulative impact of the year-long industrial action to £3.25bn.

The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 expected to come into force in 2024 after receiving Royal Assent

Tips Bill expected to come into force in 2024

By James McAllister

A new law designed to ensure hospitality staff receive all the money left to them in tips by customers will likely come into force in 2024, the Government has announced.