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Brexit staffing worries: eating-out businesses must invest in people

Pub and restaurant operators need to invest in their current staff to weather recruitment issues Britain leaving the EU could potentially cause, a leading hospitality analyst has warned.

Source:Brexit staffing worries: eating-out businesses must invest in people

M&B launches contactless payments across 1,700 sites – and hire 2,000 apprentices

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has announced the launch of contactless payments and Apple Pay for customers across its 1,700-site estate.

Source:M&B launches contactless payments across 1,700 sites – and hire 2,000 apprentices

London Beer Factory launches full beer range in 360° cans

The London Beer Factory (LBF) is set to be the first UK brewery to launch its entire range of beer in 360° cans.

Source:London Beer Factory launches full beer range in 360° cans

Pubs adjudicator: concerns over appointment branded 'disgraceful set of slurs'

Accusations from British Pub Confederation chair and Liberal Democrat MP Greg Mulholland that newly appointed pubs code adjudicator
and Fleurets director Paul Newby will not be independent have been branded a ‘disgraceful set of slurs’ by business minister Anna Soubry.

Source:Pubs adjudicator: concerns over appointment branded 'disgraceful set of slurs'

Alcohol duty judged 'too low' according to report

A new report from the Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS) has claimed alcohol taxes are too low – despite UK drinkers paying 52p per pint in duty, one of the highest rates in Europe.

Source:Alcohol duty judged 'too low' according to report

Dos Equis Is Replacing Actor in ‘Most Interesting Man’ Ads

Dos Equis is replacing the gray-haired spokesman known as the “Most Interesting Man in the World” with another actor.

Source:Dos Equis Is Replacing Actor in ‘Most Interesting Man’ Ads

Staffing fears encourage "two thirds" to oppose Brexit

Operators are fearful that Britain voting to leave the EU could lead to staff shortages for pubs which are reliant on migrant workers.

Source:Staffing fears encourage "two thirds" to oppose Brexit

Wetherspoon’s ‘vegan menu’ praised by PETA

JD Wetherspoon’s (JDW) decision to highlight vegetarian and vegan dishes on a separate menu in each of its 900+ sites has been praised by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

Source:Wetherspoon’s ‘vegan menu’ praised by PETA