Unions warn of strikes at Bidfood after ‘attacks’ on pay and working conditions
Bidfood has refuted claims it “attacked pay and working conditions”, but industry unions warned strike action was “probable”.
Archives for January 21, 2025
THE LOW & NO PROJECT
Mash Gang’s ‘funeral for boring Januarys’
Alcohol-free beer brand Mash Gang captured the interest of Brighton locals after setting up a graveyard and took over a Brighton beach bar.
Tax rises in April may be ‘final straw for some’
The number of businesses becoming insolvent in the accommodation and food services sector during November has fallen by 13% versus last year – but they leapt up 29% versus the previous month.
Greene King snaps up iconic Alnwick pub
Leading brewer and pub operator Greene King has added to its estate with the purchase of an iconic northern pub operation for a seven-figure sum.
Marston’s reports ‘solid’ quarter
Marston’s has reported total sales at its managed and partnership pubs for the 16 weeks to 18 January 2025 were up 3.0%, driven by growth in both food and drink sales.
Drinks sales fall flat in the new year
Drinks sales dropped in the first full week of January 2025 as consumers tightened their belts following the festive season.
774k hospitality staff ‘dragged’ into employer NICs threshold
More than three quarters of a million hospitality workers will be eligible for employer national insurance contributions (NICs) for the first time, which will cost the sector £1bn.