A minister has denied the Government is “attacking the hospitality industry” with plans to ban smoking in pub beer gardens. Commons Leader Lucy Powell said if the Government decided to implement a ban on outdoor smoking ministers would consult the hospitality industry about the potential impact on businesses. Prime MinisterContinue Reading
In an era where competition among eateries is fierce, and guest expectations are continuously evolving, leveraging technology and innovative strategies to enhance restaurant bookings is more crucial than ever. Owners and managers seeking effective ways to fill their tables can turn to advanced solutions that not only streamline operations butContinue Reading
The much-anticipated Oasis reunion tour is set to deliver more than just nostalgic hits; it’s expected to inject a significant boost into the UK economy, a move that could prove beneficial for the Labour party. According to Paul Haywood-Schiefer, Senior Manager at audit and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg, the fervourContinue Reading
Choosing between leading two iconic supercar brands might seem like an enviable dilemma, but for Adrian Hallmark, who has moved from Bentley to Aston Martin Lagonda, it’s a decision fraught with risks. Hallmark, 61, steps in as Aston Martin’s fourth chief executive in as many years, taking the reins atContinue Reading
Whitehall has unlocked up to £5.5 billion as part of a new nuclear power station subsidy scheme. The money is for “development expenditure” including enabling works at Sizewell C before a “final investment decision”, when the project’s backers decide whether or not to press ahead with it. A Department forContinue Reading
The FTSE 100 neared its record value before dipping to finish the day in the red on Friday. London’s blue-chip index fell 3.01 points, or 0.04%, to end the day at 8,376.63. It had climbed above 8,400 earlier in the day and neared May’s all-time closing high of 8,445 beforeContinue Reading
Business groups have called for caution over potential Labour plans to open up a “compressed hours” four-day work week to more of the workforce. Ben Willmott, head of public policy for the CIPD, the professional body for human resources, said the Government should “take stock” of recent rule changes aroundContinue Reading
Sales of Oasis’s back catalogue have surged by more than six times the number the previous week, amid huge demand ahead of their comeback concert tickets going on sale, according to HMV. The entertainment retailer said it also witnessed a jump in pre-orders for the band’s 30th anniversary edition ofContinue Reading
Barratt Developments is expected to report a fall in home completions, but profits just ahead of previous expectations, amid a week of financial updates from UK housebuilders. The company, which is Britain’s biggest housebuilder, reports its annual results on Wednesday September 4, with updates from Vistry and Berkeley Group inContinue Reading
The Government has denied it will force businesses to allow staff to work a four-day week but said it supports flexible working. Education minister Baroness Jacqui Smith dismissed a report in The Telegraph that Labour’s Make Work Pay plans could force businesses to accept employees’ demands for a four-day week.Continue Reading
