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Charlotte Rees-John

Labour and the consumer sector: Actions and priorities for the first 100 days

As the consumer sector eagerly anticipates the actions of the newly-elected Labour government, Charlotte Rees-John, Head of the Retail,...

05/07/24
Charlotte Rees-John

Labour’s employment law reforms: what employers in retail, leisure, and hospitality need to know

Labour's potential victory in the general election in July could usher in the New Deal for Working People, necessitating swift action...

06/06/24
Charlotte Rees-John

Paying staff tips: government publishes further guidance for employers

From 1 October 2024, new laws will require employers to pass on all qualifying tips, gratuities and service charges to its workers.  To...

16/05/24
Charlotte Rees-John

Businesses in Retail, Leisure and Hospitality need to urgently review their holiday accrual and pay practices in light of new legislation

New regulations on holiday pay and entitlement came into force on 1 January 2024. It was hoped that the new rules would simplify the law...

27/03/24
Charlotte Rees-John

The top employment law cases that the Retail, Leisure and Hospitality sector needs to look out for in 2024

We have identified the cases which could have a big impact on the retail, leisure, and hospitality sector over the next 12 months.  These...

21/02/24
Elizabeth Thomson

Court of Appeal decides that restaurant losses were due to lockdowns, not outbreak of Covid virus

The latest Court battle between insurers and those attempting to claim for business interruption loss due to Covid has resulted in a...

24/01/24
Charlotte Rees-John

BrewDog's Real Living Wage departure leaves a bitter aftertaste

BrewDog, the Ellon based craft beer giant, has received significant backlash following their recent decision to drop out of the Real...

18/01/24
Joanne Moseley

Paying staff tips: government publishes draft guidance

The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023, is expected to come into force 1 July 2024, which is a bit later than originally suggested....

09/01/24
Charlotte Rees-John

How the retail, leisure and hospitality sector can prepare for upcoming changes to holiday entitlements

  Over the last year, the government have been working on reforming the law relating to holiday entitlements and published new draft...

21/11/23
Charlotte Rees-John

McDonald's faces mounting harassment allegations: legal considerations for the hospitality sector

In light of recent reports by the BBC highlighting allegations of harassment and abuse at McDonald's, the fast-food giant finds itself...

10/11/23
Charlotte Rees-John

EDI: Great progress but more to do

The fact that businesses in the hospitality, travel, leisure and retail sectors are among the most diverse and forward looking is perhaps...

18/10/23
Andrew Walker

Challenges faced by independent brewers: a call to action

As we navigate the post-pandemic landscape, it is crucial that we address the concerns surrounding the future of independent brewers. The...

06/10/23
Charlotte Rees-John

Chick-fil-A's journey towards inclusivity and culinary success in the UK

The UK market has long been a coveted destination for American food brands, and despite the protests faced during its initial entry in...

18/09/23
Charlotte Rees-John

From convenience to consciousness: how ‘drive-throughs’ can drive ESG compliance and regenerate areas

Since McDonald's opened the UK’s first drive-through in Manchester in the 1980s, the £2.8 billion market has grown considerably with now...

08/08/23
Charlotte Rees-John

'Boot Camp' initiative to tackle hospitality staff shortages: Irwin Mitchell's expert shares support with reservations

I broadly welcome the government's proposed hospitality ‘boot camp’ initiative, however it's worth noting that the term ‘boot camp’ may...

17/07/23
Mandeep Khroud

Summer Hospitality Blues? Our Immigration Expert Reveals Solutions to Staffing Woes

As an immigration lawyer, I understand the challenges the hospitality sector is facing in terms of skill shortages, particularly as we...

10/07/23
Mandeep Khroud

Return of the MAC: Should hospitality be on the Shortage Occupation List?

The hospitality sector accounts for a significant 7% of the UK workforce and comparing the most recent three-month period up until...

12/05/23
Charlotte Rees-John

Coronation set to crown a great weekend for hospitality - but is earning a king’s ransom the solution to the sector's woes?

Although the weather looks like it will be distinctly average in the coming days, this weekend could be a great one for the hospitality...

04/05/23
Ailsa Anderson

Will Wetherspoons’ beer taps run dry?

There is an ongoing legal battle between hospitality giant, JD Wetherspoons, and AB InBev (trading as Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I...

31/03/23
Charlotte Rees-John

Why is ESG so important for boosting staff retention in hospitality?

Now is the time for the hospitality sector to focus on ESG to increase staff retention, attract new recruits, ensure they are delivering...

29/03/23
Charlotte Rees-John

Budget 2023: Consumer goods sector

Earlier this week Jeremy Hunt delivered his Spring Budget – something which he referred to as a ‘Budget for Growth’. Most of the...

17/03/23
Mandeep Khroud

The Pret Foundation: Expert advice for the hospitality sector

Pret A Manger has employed 250 Ukrainian refugees as part of its initiative set up to support those fleeing the conflict. The Pret...

28/02/23
Charlotte Rees-John

Significant rise in pub and bar insolvencies

The latest statistics from UHY Hacker Young which reveal the financial difficulties faced by pubs and bars are disappointing and very...

14/02/23
Kunal Gadhvi

Restaurants must remain resilient as outlook remains bleak

Restaurants have been impacted by a fall in consumer spending and many of them will have hoped for a stronger run-up to Christmas without...

02/02/23
Charlotte Rees-John

Some welcome news for the Hospitality sector

The government announced yesterday a six month extension to the alcohol duty freeze taking it through to the summer when the new tax...

20/12/22
Elizabeth Thomson

Dancing in the Street: What will 2021 bring to the hospitality sector?

The hospitality sector is having to adapt to an ever-evolving regulatory regime in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.  Jennifer Ayris and...

10/02/21
Amy Au

The government has launched a new consultation to ban all online advertising for unhealthy foods.

So, what constitutes unhealthy? According to the new consultation, unhealthy foods are those that are high in fat, sugar and salt...

16/11/20
Irwin Mitchell

Coronavirus update: Cancellation and getting it right - our FAQs

The sudden emergence and expansion of Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is making headlines around the world and crashing stock markets as...

11/03/20
Irwin Mitchell

A Fishy tale...

By Rob Coleridge and Natalie Francis One of the fun things in writing about consumer related issues is the opportunity for puns. In that...

04/02/20