Wages

Spudulike closes all 37 stores

Restaurant chain Spudulike has officially shut down after over 40 years of trading with immediate effect. The closure was confirmed…

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Tamarind staff dismissed after claiming chicken stock was used in veggie meals

The former assistant manager of Michelin-starred Indian restaurant Tamarind in Mayfair, London, has won a legal dispute with the restaurant…

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Wahaca updates policy after waiter is charged for dine and dash

Mexican restaurant chain Wahaca has made changes to its walk out policy after it faced criticism for making a waiter…

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Wetherspoons profits slip amid staff wage increase

Pub group JD Wetherspoon reported a drop in profits before tax for the half-year to 27 January 2019. Despite a…

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The impact of location on business

According to Keystone, London is “ideal for headquarters and central offices,” and this is partially because London attracts a fair…

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Pub and restaurant closures lead to 31% rise in insolvency costs

Insolvent companies, across all sectors of the British economy, that couldn’t pay their debts have cost taxpayers £3.07bn in payments…

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Evolving employment laws – a stronger future for workers’ rights

Since 2010, the UK has experienced lower unemployment rates across every region, underpinned by a strong and innovative labour market…

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Pret opens homeless shelter

The Pret Foundation, which was set up by Pret A Manger’s founders in 1995, has announced the opening of a…

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Hospitality wages spike after months of deflation

The average hourly pay of workers over 25 in the UK significantly fell from £8.55 in June to £8.18 in…

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Patisserie Valerie goes into administration

Embattled cafe chain Patisserie Valerie has fallen into administration, four months after “fraudulent” activities were discovered in its accounts. The…

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