Employment Rights Act – notice of shifts and payment for shifts cancelled, curtailed or moved at short notice
This guidance specifically covers proposals regarding notice of shifts and payment for shifts cancelled, curtailed or moved at short notice.
Employment Rights Act – reforms of zero hours and similar contracts
Reforms of zero hours and similar contracts are arguably the most consequential part of the Employment Rights Act for hospitality.
Advice for pubs showing World Cup 2026 matches
This advice and guidance is intended to help pubs who plan to screen World Cup 2026 games in their venue this summer.
Welsh election – party manifestos explained
Ahead of the Welsh elections on 7 May, we’ve gone through all of the political party manifestos so you don’t have to.
Scottish election – party manifestos explained
Ahead of the Scottish elections on 7 May, we’ve gone through all of the political party manifestos so you don’t have to.
Scottish Visitor Levy tracker
We have broken down the stages of visitor levies around Scotland for members to stay informed and up to date with the progress.
Deposit Return Scheme in Wales
The Welsh Government has published its proposals for a Deposit Return Scheme. Members can find out exclusively what it means for hospitality.
Energy markets – current situation
Oil prices have risen, in the wake of conflict in the Middle East, and hospitality businesses will be mindful of how this could impact energy.
Employment Rights Act – flexible working
Government has committed to introducing more flexible working arrangements for employees, and making flexible working ‘the default’.
Employment Rights Act – tipping
The Government has committed to giving workers more power over the distribution method of tips, through the Employment Rights Act.
Welsh business rates support – the details
The Welsh Government has announced a package of business rates support for pubs, bars, restaurants, cafes and live music venues.
Business rates support package – the details
The Government has announced a package of business rates support for pubs and live music venues. We’ve broken down the details for members.
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
Statutory Sick Pay is changing from 6 April, and hospitality businesses need to understand and prepare for the changes.
Scottish Budget 2026: member briefing
The Scottish Government has published its 2026 Scottish Budget, which included critical updates for businesses, including on business rates.














