The ONS reports that there were 744,000 people on a zero-hours contract in their main job, as reported to the Labour Force Survey for April-June 2015. This is 2.4% of all people in employment. The latest estimate for employees on a zero-hours contract is an increase from the 624,000 people who reported this at the same time last year, or 2.0% of those in work. Two-thirds of … [Read more...]
Tewkesbury Park strengthens with two new managers
With the first stage of Tewkesbury Park’s £2.5 million refurbishment nearly complete, the hotel has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of a new Assistant General Manager and a new Head Chef. New to the team is Dai Nicholls who is joining Tewkesbury Park as the new Head Chef. Dai has over 20 years’ experience of working as a chef and so brings a wealth of … [Read more...]
Drinkers subsidise non-drinkers by £6.5bn each year
The direct costs of alcohol use to the government in England – including NHS, police, criminal justice and welfare costs – amount to just under £4 billion each year, whilst revenues from alcohol taxes amount to over £10 billion. Using the most recent health, crime and drinking data, this new report demonstrates that, contrary to popular belief, drinkers are not a burden on … [Read more...]
New Sales & Marketing Director for Old Swan & Minster Mill
Lana de Savary, owner of the Old Swan & Minster Mill, a luxury five star inn set in the beautiful Cotswold village of Old Minster between Witney and Burford, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sales and Marketing Director, Tracey Norcup. Tracey boasts notable experience, spanning over 20 years in the 4 and 5 star hotel and hospitality sector in the UK. Over her … [Read more...]
Popworld comes to Derby
Popworld opened on Friar Street on Friday 28th August after a £300,000 investment. The club will create ten new jobs for the area and bring the people of Derby a new place to go throughout the week - all within the setting of the beautiful Grade II listed building. The bar opens with a cocktail menu which gives customers the choice of not only which drink they fancy, but how … [Read more...]