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Fines for employing illegal workers triple in government crackdown

14 February 2024 by

Fines for businesses employing illegal workers have tripled under a government crackdown on rogue employers.

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‘How is the decimation of our industry allowed to continue?’: Juke and Loe announces closure

14 February 2024 by

Michelin-recommended Sheffield restaurant Joe and Loe at the Milestone will close in March after owners Luke and Joe Grayson said the business was “no longer viable”.

Historic brewer Adnams calls in advisers to explore funding options News

Historic brewer Adnams calls in advisers to explore funding options

13 February 2024 by

Brewer and pub operator Adnams has instructed advisers to explore funding options to secure the financial[...]

Gladwin brothers close the Fat Badger in Richmond News

Gladwin brothers close the Fat Badger in Richmond

13 February 2024 by

The Gladwin brothers have closed their Richmond restaurant the Fat Badger having been “unable to make[...]

Police called to hotel after Harry Potter fan’s wand mistaken for knife News

Police called to hotel after Harry Potter fan’s wand mistaken for knife

13 February 2024 by

Firearms officers responded to reports of a man with a large knife in a Leicestershire hotel[...]

Loyalty schemes to keep guests coming back Business

Loyalty schemes to keep guests coming back

08 February 2024 by

You may offer free vouchers, extra courses or money off, but it’s best to find out[...]

Charlotte Horler wants Birmingham’s Grand to become an icon of the city People

Charlotte Horler wants Birmingham’s Grand to become an icon of the city

24 January 2024

The hotel manager at Birmingham’s Grand has used the hotel’s ‘pockets of uniqueness’ to develop the guest experience. Emma Lake reports

Tea is growing in popularity, the latest research in hot beverages reveals Business

Tea is growing in popularity, the latest research in hot beverages reveals

18 January 2024

Your tea menu is an untapped resource, with opportunities to upgrade your customers to a premium offering and communicate your brand, according to a survey by Tata Consumer Products

Why Louise Gordon of Hand Picked Hotels is looking for the next generation of sommeliers People

Why Louise Gordon of Hand Picked Hotels is looking for the next generation of sommeliers

17 January 2024 by

The head of wine at Hand Picked Hotels talks to Emma Lake about championing small producers[...]

'We’re going to have a very good year': Michele Mella takes the reins at Whatley Manor Business

'We’re going to have a very good year': Michele Mella takes the reins at Whatley Manor

12 January 2024 by

The general manager of Whatley Manor picked up the reins from Sue Williams in November. He[...]

Menuwatch: Store, Stoke Mill, Norwich Chef

Menuwatch: Store, Stoke Mill, Norwich

10 January 2024 by

With a Michelin star in the bag, chef Liam Nichols shows his refined tasting menu without[...]

Skilled worker visas: what the 2024 rule changes mean for hospitality News

Skilled worker visas: what the 2024 rule changes mean for hospitality

09 January 2024 by

The rise to the minimum salary for skilled worker visas will have far-reaching effects on hospitality’s[...]

Tributes paid to Bill Granger following death at 54 News

Tributes paid to Bill Granger following death at 54

29 December 2023

Tributes have been paid to chef and restaurateur Bill Granger, who has died at the age of 54.

Hospitality in 2023: The Caterer's review of the year News

Hospitality in 2023: The Caterer's review of the year

28 December 2023

After a few years of misery for the industry, rays of hope began to appear in 2023. Despite cost pressures and closures, we’ve seen new businesses spread their wings and accolades aplenty

Jacobs Media is honoured to be the recipient of the 2020 Queen's Award for Enterprise.

The highest official awards for UK businesses since being established by royal warrant in 1965. Read more.

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