Brexit
Wake-up call: the reasons behind the rise in food prices
A myriad of factors pushing food prices upwards are sending shockwaves that are being felt around the world, says Oliver Hall
Industry fears future of edible insects as Brexit leaves trade in legal limbo
A deadlock over the legality of trading insects has forced operators to remove critters from their menus
Viewpoint: learning supplier lessons the hard way
Brexit-related staff shortages hit Trump Turnberry
JD Wetherspoon hit by beer shortages as supply chain crisis continues
JD Wetherspoon is experiencing shortages of some beer brands as supply chain issues continue to impact[...]
Shark fin trade to be banned in the UK
The UK government is to introduce new laws to crack down on the “indescribably cruel” shark[...]
Lorry drivers allowed to work longer hours as pubs and restaurants report stock issues
The government has relaxed limits on lorry drivers’ working hours after hospitality and retail businesses reported[...]
European interest in UK jobs plummets, with hospitality among the hardest hit
Interest from non-EU workers in lower-paid UK jobs is failing to make up for a 41%[...]
Employers urged to help European staff apply for settled status before deadline
Hospitality employers are being urged to help European staff with outstanding applications for settled status."
Three ex-hospitality workers on why they had to leave the industry
As employers struggle to boost their workforce, three former hospitality professionals who left the industry within the past two years explain what needs to change and why they decided to walk away for good.
What's the solution to hospitality’s staffing crisis?
The double whammy of Covid and Brexit has stripped the industry of some of its best workers, some through redundancy, some through finding a better deal elsewhere after a long furlough.
Robin Hutson asks who wants to be a waiter now?
From classic French-style service in the 1970s to casual European waiters in the 1990s, Robin Hutson[...]
How housekeeping has ramped up its cleaning regimes during Covid
The pandemic has brought an increased focus on cleanliness and hygiene, with housekeeping teams across the[...]
How Brexit, Covid-19 and the Suez Canal blockage are affecting supplies, from produce to equipment and even staff
Bookings are flying for those operations that have reopened, but as consumer demand becomes less of[...]
‘Where are the staff?’: hospitality struggles to recruit for reopening
Hospitality businesses across the country are struggling to find staff as they reopen, with one chef[...]
EU suppliers welcomed back after change to post-Brexit business visitor rules
Changes made to UK immigration rules will make it easier for foreign businesses to fulfil their contractual obligations to their UK customers."
Government ‘exploring further restrictions’ on foie gras
The government has confirmed it is “exploring further restrictions” around foie gras following reports in recent days that ministers were drafting legislation to ban imports.
The bright side of Brexit: operators and suppliers on the opportunities for UK business
Love it or hate it, the United Kingdom has left the EU. We discover what positives this will bring for hospitality.
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