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91% of hospitality staff say tech is improving work-life balance, data finds
The Access Hospitality survey found that 27% of staff said AI has made their role much easier and over half (52%) view AI as a helpful tool for their job.
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Demand for hospitality and retail funding surges as cost pressures mount, data finds
365 Finance reported a 43% year-on-year increase in restaurants opting for revenue-based finance in Q1 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.
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Rising costs increasingly force hospitality businesses to cut jobs, research reveals
The survey from money.co.uk found that 64% of hospitality businesses plan to cut jobs, while 51% expect to cancel investment.
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Milton Keynes College partners with RACA to support next generation of chefs
Culinary students gained hands-on experience working with guest chefs, strengthening their practical skills and industry knowledge.
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Majority of restaurant owners expect staff shortages to persist in 2026, survey finds
Out of 400 restaurant owners questioned, 60% said they were concerned about labour shortages and staffing challenges in 2026.
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Festive work pressures disrupting sleep for frontline staff, experts warn
Research from MattressNextDay highlighted how prolonged standing, repetitive lifting and long periods of driving are affecting workers’ bodies across different sectors.
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Circles UK launches Hospitality Operating System to improve service and employee experience
It is available on tablets, phones and desktops, giving on-site teams real-time data to manage service delivery and understand how employees use the workplace.
Compensation & Benefits
Hospitality experts call for urgent industry support in Autumn Budget
In an open letter to the Government, Champa Magesh, managing director at Access Hospitality, called for intervention to help safeguard jobs.
Education & Training
The Drinks Trust reopens WSET bursary through DEVELOP scheme
The partnership with the WSET means more bursaries are available, helping candidates gain recognised qualifications in wine, spirits, sake, and the new beer course.
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Two hospitality venues closing daily as Aurora Capital warns of mounting pressure on independents
Aurora Capital’s George Holmes says wage costs and rising taxes are pushing small hospitality businesses to the brink, as net closures reach 374 in H1 2025.
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Candid Hospitality secures £800,000 to develop recruitment platform
The platform lets candidates create an anonymous profile and see job opportunities, while employers can search for candidates based on skills and values.
Employee Relations
UK’s distressed businesses face closures and job losses as 2025 economic woes mount
Forbes Burton’s report highlights over 200 distressed UK businesses, with an estimated 146,500 jobs lost and thousands of high-street branches closed.