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News: February 2011

How is hospitality coping with the VAT rise?

February 09, 2011

Our friends over at Caterersearch.com have launched an online survey to gauge the impact the recent rise in VAT has had on the hospitality industry.  The survey consists of a few short questions, it’s completely anonymous and the results will be published on Friday 18 February. There is also the opportunity to voice your opinion on what more the Government should do to help your business. So whether you operate a business in the restaurants, …

How is hospitality coping with the VAT rise?

Apprenticeships key to hospitality, says People 1st

February 04, 2011

People 1st is urging hospitality, leisure and travel businesses to put apprenticeships at the heart of their organisation’s strategy to secure an on-going supply of qualified staff for their own long-term success and that of the industry. As the sector grows, it faces critical skills challenges – each year, the pool of young people entering the workplace decreases by 60,000 and options such as recruiting from abroad are now becoming less viable.  …

Apprenticeships key to hospitality, says People 1st