Operating costs

Front of house workers to benefit most from NLW rise, data finds

The new National Living Wage (NLW) rates will mostly benefit front-of-house workers, who will see their hourly wage increased to…

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VAT rise to result in double-digit price increases, UKH warns

VAT in hospitality will rise from 12.5% to 20% on 1 April 2022, which UKH said “will result in double-digit…

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SSP Group revenue falls 41% in FY21

SSP Group, a global operator of food and beverage outlets, has announced its revenue fell by 41.8% from £1.43bn in…

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D&D suffers from staff shortages

The revenue growth of D&D has been held back by staff shortages, D&D has revealed. Trading in each of its…

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SSP Group appoints new deputy CEO

SSP Group, an operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, has announced that Jonathan Davies has been…

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Welsh Gov grants £30m for hospitality, leisure, and tourism

The Welsh Government has announced a £30m support package for hospitality, leisure, and tourism businesses impacted by the ongoing Covid-19…

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Oakman Inns appoints new CEO and chair as sales slide 17%

Oakman Inns has announced a series of board changes including the appointment of Dermot King as chief executive, also revealing…

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Mitchells and Butlers furloughs 99% of staff

Mitchells and Butlers announced it has furloughed 99% of its workforce in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.  The announcement…

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Coronavirus: How to mitigate revenue and footfall declines

This week, UK trade body UKHospitality called on the government to support the hospitality industry as it deals with the…

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Understanding restaurant CVAs and closures

As recently reported by Catering Today, the number of restaurant insolvencies has risen by 25% in the past 12 months.…

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