Commenting on this morning’s announcement about zero hours contracts, the ALMR has welcomed the Government’s confirmation of light touch regulation and the retention of flexibility for business. Employment Minister Jenny Willott has this morning (25 June 2014) laid before Parliament a statement setting out the Government’s intention to reform zero-hours contracts to prevent … [Read more...]
Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker reports quieter May
Following a strong month of leisure spend growth in April, the latest Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker reports British household leisure spending eased off in May to £192, down 11%. Key Highlights In May, the average British household spent £192 on out of home leisure, a decline of £23, or 11%, against April and only £1 higher than in January. Following the school … [Read more...]
The Cyclist Refreshment Room opens in Brighton station
Opening on 25 June 2014, The Cyclist Refreshment Room is a new all-day dining concept, offering delicious uncomplicated food to travellers and Brightonians in the unique setting of the train station. Bringing back the ‘refreshment room’ The Cyclist Refreshment Room brought to you by Greenwell & Tipple, a family run business, moves away from the pub cliché and brings … [Read more...]
E-cigarettes: St Austell applies restrictions on use
St Austell Brewery has joined J D Weatherspoon, Fuller’s and others in responding to customer concerns and not allowing e-cigarettes inside its pubs and inns. James Staughton, managing director of St Austell Brewery said: “We decided to ban the use of e-cigarettes in the 25 pubs and inns we directly manage primarily to support our staff in running successful and enjoyable … [Read more...]
Staycations for Brits this summer
Summer is officially here and that means one thing – holiday season. With this in mind, TripAdvisor has revealeed travel trends that have emerged for Brits during the peak summer travel period, based on TripAdvisor searches. London and Edinburgh top The results show that the Staycation is on trend for Brits this summer with six British destinations in the top 15 global … [Read more...]