New National Living Wage sends shockwaves through the industry
A new survey has suggested that the new National Living Wage, set to come into force in April 2016, is sending “shockwaves” through the labour market as employers seek to minimise extra costs. The...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New Year’s revolutions – Can the UK reduce our food waste line in 2016?
Got an ethically minded food-related New Years resolution? It could be sourcing more sustainably, paying a fair price for milk, or disposing of your waste in a more environmentally friendly way....
View ArticleClik here to view.
News: New English Language Requirements implemented
As reported in Personnel Today the new English language requirements for public-sector workers in customer-facing roles came into force on 21 November 2016, following the publication this week of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Time to get Active! Let’s Fight USA GMOs.
When I started my cookery school 25 years ago, my ethos of buying local, seasonal, organic (wherever possible) produce was something very new to my students. How times have changed and thankfully for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Minimum wage rise set to increase pressure on hospitality firms
Increases in the minimum wage set to take effect on 1 April 2017 are expected to directly benefit up to 2.3 million workers. But the Low Pay Commission, an independent adviser to government, which...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Cut sugar in cakes, chocolate by 20%, industry told
Sugar limits for everyday foods such as biscuits, chocolate bars and cereals have been published by public health officials in a bid to make UK children more healthy. Public Health England is...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Government to encourage LHAs to tackle obesity
Evidence of UK Government’s intentions, at least from the NHS point of view to actively encourage local health authorities to up their game on obesity and diabetes prevention is evidenced by a number...
View Article