Home Office

Laughing gas to become ‘illegal’ class C substance in UK

06-Sep-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Nitrous oxide, popularly known as laughing gas, is to become an illegal class C substance by the end of the year, the government has confirmed.

Restaurants could keep EU staff under "barista visa" plans

18-Apr-2017 By Sophie Witts

A new "barista visa" could be introduced to ensure the UK’s restaurants, pubs and coffee shops do not struggle for staff after Brexit.

Hospitality: Proposed £1,000 fee for EU workers 'very worrying'

12-Jan-2017 By Emma Eversham

The industry has called proposals to charge British employers £1,000 for every worker they employ from the European Union following Brexit, 'very worrying' with concerns the move will add huge costs to restaurants, hotels and pubs. 

Employing hospitality staff legally: What you need to know about the Immigration Act 2016

18-Aug-2016 By Emma Eversham

Byron received unwanted media attention last month after it helped the Home Office organise an immigration raid on some of its staff who were found to be working illegally in the UK. 

Byron faces customer boycott over immigration row

28-Jul-2016 By Sophie Witts

Customers are threatening to boycott the Byron burger chain after dozens of its workers were arrested in a raid by immigration officials.

BHA welcomes new culture secretary appointment

15-Jul-2016 By Sophie Witts

The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has welcomed the news that Karen Bradley, the daughter of a pub and hotel owner, is to take over from John Whittingdale as culture secretary.

Immigration Laws Take Spice Out of Scottish Curry

01-Apr-2008 By Claire Miller

Scottish restaurants argue immigration laws have already had a negative impact on their business’

Home Office guidance for restaurateurs who hire migrant workers

14-Mar-2007 By Restaurant

As new laws make employers liable for employing illegal workers, the Home Office offers some guidance The Home Office has launched a new toolkit to help restaurateurs who hire migrant workers to stay on the right side of the law. This follows the ...