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[UK] The Chancellor’s Summer Statement 2020 [UK] The Chancellor’s Summer Statement 2020

In his opening remarks, the Chancellor said that people are anxious about losing their job and unemployment rising. He is...
08 Jul 2020

[UK] Hospitality leaders want government support to save industry [UK] Hospitality leaders want government support to save industry

A business support and investment proposal for the government, intended to support the hospitality industry through the COVID-19 crisis, has...
08 Jul 2020

[UK] Optional 12.5% service charge at Oklava London incorporated into menu prices [UK] Optional 12.5% service charge at Oklava London incorporated into menu prices

Shoreditch restaurant Oklava London has joined a growing movement in the hospitality industry to incorporate service charges into menu prices.
08 Jul 2020

[Northern Ireland] Parental bereavement leave and pay consultation announced [Northern Ireland] Parental bereavement leave and pay consultation announced

Northern Ireland’s Economy Minister Diane Dodds announced the launch of a two-month Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay consultation earlier this...
02 Jul 2020

[UK] Stella McCartney recruiting after furloughing hundreds of staff [UK] Stella McCartney recruiting after furloughing hundreds of staff

Recruitment ads for 30 new staff roles at Stella McCartney’s designer fashion brand have been put out only two months...
02 Jul 2020

[Ireland] 'Right to disconnect' for workers [Ireland] 'Right to disconnect' for workers

In August 2018, a French worker was reportedly awarded €60,000 compensation because his employer, Rentokil, failed to respect his “right...
29 Jun 2020

[Ireland] Aer Lingus plans to cut up to 500 jobs and slash salaries [Ireland] Aer Lingus plans to cut up to 500 jobs and slash salaries

To mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on business, Aer Lingus intends to cut up to 500 jobs. The...
26 Jun 2020