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Flexible working and rights for temporary workers met with mixed reaction by industry

waiterThe Government’s commitment to increasing flexibility for working parents and improving the employment rights of temporary workers and has been met with a mixed reaction.
Posted: 16 May 2008 | 12:33

Firms caught hiring illegal workers rises

The number of employers being prosecuted for hiring illegal workers has risen dramatically, according to figures obtained by the BBC.
Posted: 06 May 2008 | 12:33

Reverse racism test case not a threat to restaurants

Chef in kitchenLawyers have played down fears that a test case for “reverse discrimination” will prevent hospitality operators from employing staff based on their nationality.
Posted: 29 April 2008 | 14:43

Raising minimum wage won't solve 10p tax row

chef in kitchenThe Government has been slammed for proposing to raise the minimum wage to defuse the row over the scrapping of the 10p rate of income tax.
Posted: 25 April 2008 | 07:00

One message for Whitehall

Peter Hancock, chief executive of Pride of Britain Hotels, hopes hospitality's response to the Government's current tourism review will influence legislators
Posted: 24 April 2008 | 00:00

New laws on sexual harassment

"The customer is always right" still applies most of the time - but not when it comes to sexual harassment of staff. Solicitor Nick Thorpe, of Field Fisher Waterhouse, explains the latest legislation
Posted: 24 April 2008 | 00:00

Hospitality staff expected to leave after 10p tax band hike

Hospitality operators have been warned that they could struggle to retain staff because of the controversial government plan to abolish the 10p income tax rate.
Posted: 21 April 2008 | 15:40

Hospitality to be hit by new pension legislation

housekeeperHospitality employers are likely to be hardest hit by changes to pension legislation being introduced by the Government, experts have warned.
Posted: 21 April 2008 | 08:00

Ethnic Catering Alliance to hold demo over immigration rules

waiterThe Ethnic Catering Alliance is calling on operators to join them this Sunday (20 April) in a demonstration at London’s Trafalgar Square.
Posted: 18 April 2008 | 08:00

Pubs attacked over large wine measures

Pubs and bars have been accused of encouraging customers into dangerous drinking habits by a leading group of doctors.
Posted: 14 April 2008 | 13:01

Parliamentary voice for an embattled industry

John Grogan MP, chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group, is trying to build a consensus behind the notion of reference pricing as a way of tackling irresponsible alcohol retailing. Christopher Walton reports.
Posted: 14 April 2008 | 00:05

44,000 pints of alcohol seized from underage drinkers

Over 44,000 pints of alcoholic drinks were seized from underage drinkers during February half-term during a crackdown by the Home Office.
Posted: 09 April 2008 | 15:49

Red Carnation hotel executive escapes extradition to care for sick wife

Red Carnation hotel executive Stanley Tollman, wanted in the US in connection with a $100m bank fraud, was discharged by a judge yesterday preventing his extradition.
Posted: 09 April 2008 | 15:10

Support for smoking ban remains strong in Wales

No smoking signJust 79 individuals have been issued with fines for smoking in restricted areas after one year of the smoking ban in enclosed public places in Wales.
Posted: 02 April 2008 | 11:24

British workers to be trained to fill curry house skills shortage

Chef in kitchenBritish workers are set to be trained to fill staff shortages in ethnic restaurants following the introduction of a new points-system for migrant workers from outside the EU.
Posted: 02 April 2008 | 11:10

Beer group wants minimum price on all alcohol sales

John GroganHospitality must build consensus on alcohol pricing, says leader of All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group
Posted: 27 March 2008 | 07:00

Securing intangible assets - wake-up call

Trademarks, branding and other intellectual property such as the content of your website are all assets worth protecting, as they add to the overall value of your business, says solicitor Emma Ladd.
Posted: 27 March 2008 | 00:05

The world on a plate - Cateys sponsor's opinion

Phil Jones, Heinz Foodservice director.Knowing whether to operate sustainably is not clear-cut in the food service industry, says Phil Jones, Heinz Foodservice director.
Posted: 27 March 2008 | 00:00

Jamaica Inn hotel fined for health & safety breaches

Jamaica InnA famous South-west hotel has been heavily fined after environmental health inspectors found kitchens in a filthy state.
Posted: 25 March 2008 | 14:31

Hotels criticised for breaking fire safety rules

BlazeOver a thousand hotels and beds & breakfasts have breached new fire safety rules since their introduction last October 2006, according to the Liberal Democrats.
Posted: 25 March 2008 | 14:12

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17th May 2008