More than 200 leading restaurant, pub and hotel companies say tax rises will cause ‘unprecedented damage’Hospitality businesses will be forced to close while others will have to slash jobs and investment as a result...
Read MoreJoint statement by lobby groups calls on chancellor to make Covid-era rates relief for hospitality permanentReeves could make it easier for pubs to sell beers from local breweriesThe Guardian view on ‘indie beer’:...
Read MoreExclusive: government ‘spooked’ by warning that ban would result in pub closures and job lossesDowning Street is blocking moves to include a ban on smoking outdoors in the upcoming Tobacco and Vapes bill amid fierce...
Read MoreTim Martin criticises schooner suggestion and urges UK government not to restrict pub licensing hoursThe boss of Wetherspoon’s has urged the UK government not to heed calls to restrict pub licensing hours or swap pint...
Read MoreUnite claims some employers’ systems will short-change workers, and rules are not yet enforced in Northern IrelandUnions fear some restaurants and other businesses may slip through the net of new legislation over the fair...
Read MoreJacqui Smith hits back at critics of plan and claims smoking is ‘biggest nail in coffin of most people’ in BritainUK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesThe skills minister, Jacqui...
Read MoreHospitality industry expresses concern about impact on businesses of leaked proposals not denied by PMKeir Starmer is on a collision course with the hospitality industry and political opponents after signalling plans for major...
Read MoreLeaked Whitehall documents reveal plans to extend indoor smoking ban to certain outside spaces, such as pub gardensUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has not ruled out the idea of smoking being banned in some...
Read MoreLeaked Whitehall documents reveal plans to extend indoor smoking ban to a number of open-air spacesSmoking could be banned in pub gardens, outdoor restaurants, outside hospitals and at sports grounds in the UK under tighter...
Read MoreExclusive: Cornwall Insight data shows small businesses paying over £5k extra a year than before energy crisis in 2021Ministers have been urged to intervene to prevent businesses struggling with gas and electricity costs...
Read MoreUnite union also considering employment tribunal claims for unfair dismissal against WhitbreadWorkers are planning to demonstrate at Premier Inn owner Whitbread’s annual shareholder meeting over plans to cut 1,500 jobs...
Read MoreUnite union also considering employment tribunal claims for unfair dismissal against WhitbreadWorkers are planning to demonstrate at Premier Inn owner Whitbread’s annual shareholder meeting over plans to cut 1,500 jobs...
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