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New laws: Unite has claimed hospitality staff in Northern Ireland fo not have the same legal protection on tips as in Great Britain (credit: Getty/SolStock)

NI sector staff ‘denied fair tips laws’

By Gary Lloyd

Hospitality workers in Northern Ireland will not have a legal safety net to receive 100% of tips given by customers unlike the rest of the UK, according to Unite the union.

Not just a place to drink: pubs offer so much more to their communities (Credit: Getty/SOMKID THONGDEE)

Local pubs 'invaluable' to communities

By Felicity Giles

A new report by Localis group has urged ministers to save local pubs. The report claims local establishments provide invaluable socio economic value.

The Morning Advertiser Lock In Podcast episode 80

The Lock In Podcast

Summer? What summer?

By Ed Bedington

The Lock In Podcast is back for an unprecedented fifth season, and we're taking a look back at the summer trade!

Positive impact: APPG for hospitality and tourism elects Chris Webb MP (pictured) as new chair

Hospitality APPG elects new chair

By Rebecca Weller

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for hospitality and tourism has been reconstituted with a new chair.

Cash flow: a quarter of operators made a profit over the summer, according to the BII

Half of operators broke even over summer

By Nikkie Thatcher

Just under one in two operators broke even over the summer with a further quarter making a loss during the traditionally bumper months, new research has revealed.

What's in the news 30 August?

'Why penalise us again?'

By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington met up with Only a Pavement Away founder Greg Mangham to get his take on the week's events.

Outdoor smoking ban needs a rethink

Opinion

Proposed ban a serious worry for sector

By Ed Bedington

There’s a degree of inevitability about the leaked reports that the Government is considering a ban on smoking outside, a move that will impact heavily on pub gardens.

Central pillar: UKH Cymru welcomes Wales' new First Minister (Credit:Getty/AlasdairJames)

UKH Cmyru welcomes new First Minister

By Rebecca Weller

UKHospitality Cymru (UKH) has urged the newly appointed Welsh minster the sector can be a “central pillar” to achieving “much-needed stability” and economic growth.

What's in the news 2 August?

Review of the Week

'People are there to help'

By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with Licensed Trade Charity boss Chris Welham for his take on the week's news and how there's support out there for operators to access.

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