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Pay rise: JD Wetherspoon said the boost for staff was made in respect of sector trends (Image: Ian S, Geograph)

Pay rise for Wetherspoon workers amid strike ballot

JD Wetherspoon has said it will raise pay rates because of economic trends, as workers claim it was a response to a pay rise campaign.

Kopparberg is moving production to the UK

Kopparberg will manufacture its ciders in the UK for the first time in a bid to 'soften the blow of Brexit', The Morning Advertiser (MA) understands.

Incidents of drink spiking more than double in three years

A series of Freedom of Information Act requests has revealed a 108% increase in reports of drink spiking since 2015.

Ingredients prices and a staff shortage are trade’s biggest concerns over Brexit

Nine out of 10 operators who took part in a CGA and Fourth survey stated that the Brexit vote has already had a negative effect, with most citing an increase in the cost of ingredients and a decrease in the availability of staff.

JDW pub forced to close following possible norovirus outbreak

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon has closed the doors on one of its sites following its employees reporting symptoms “consistent with norovirus”.

Young Brits with food allergies 'fear' eating out

A significant number of young people aged between 16 and 24 and suffering from food allergies or intolerances fear eating out in pubs and restaurants, shocking new research has claimed.

Free mental health training for publicans

The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) has introduced a free training scheme to equip publicans with the ability to identify and help workers with mental health issues.

Pubs could face severe workforce hit

Pubs could face another severe hit to its pool of workers, as recommendations in a new migration report would lead to further worker shortages, says UKHospitality (UKH).

JD Wetherspoon workers to strike in October

Staff at two JD Wetherspoon pubs in Brighton have voted to take industrial action next month, in a bid for higher wages and union recognition.

Video: Great British Pub Awards 2018

Publicans celebrated the success of their operations and cheered on industry peers at the John Smith’s Great British Pub Awards.

Agreement reached on pubs code confidentiality

The pubs code adjudicator has agreed on principles for the publication of pubs code arbitration decisions with the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).

Rare steak off the menu for most Brits

Brits are munching their way through an average of 312 meaty meals a year, with 85% of meat eaters consuming animal protein at least once a day, a new survey has claimed.

Beer still on top, but more Brits opting for alcohol-free

The UK’s favourite drink remains beer, with 17% of Brits asked citing it as their beverage of choice, however, an alcohol-free option came in at a close second new research has claimed.

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