Brexit
BHA boss issues Brexit labour warning
The head of the BHA has warned that any clampdown on immigration post-Brexit risks pushing foodservice and hospitality businesses “off a cliff edge”. Ufi Ibrahim told The Mail on Sunday it would not be possible simply to replace the 700,000…
Labour and wages in a post-Brexit world
Upheaval offers a chance to boost productivity, but labour shortages could be bad news for farming says Kirsten Williams. The decision by British voters to leave the European Union will have a profound impact on employment in the UK. Catering…
Food price and provenance in a post-Brexit world
The long-term picture is uncertain but in the short term food is only set to get dearer. Fans of ITV’s “The Only Way is Essex” will be familiar with its theme song “The Only Way is Up.” Even more challenging… For…
What difference will May make for the food industry as Britain heads for the EU exit?
If a week is a long time in politics the past six weeks must have felt like an eternity. Since the Print last went to press in June we have witnessed the resignation of a prime minister and the instatement…
Food law in a post-Brexit world
The vote means massive uncertainty for an industry dominated by EU rules, but it also brings big opportunities. By Dominic Watkins. For an industry that is almost 100% regulated by EU laws, the impact of Brexit could be substantial. Of course, my…
What Brexit means for business
Number one: “Brexit means Brexit.” Those were the words of the new prime minister, Theresa May. There have been quite a few changes in the past eight weeks and, if we’re honest, it’s been a struggle keeping up. Leave won…
MPs demand assurances over environment policy
A committee of MPs has demanded that the Government give assurances that it will maintain environmental protection measures currently guaranteed by EU law in the wake of Brexit. In a letter to the new Secretary of State for Exiting the…
PM urged to protect EU labour
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has called on the Government to ensure the UK continues to have access to skilled labour from the European Union in light of Brexit. The call to protect a key element of the food…
Profits, not jobs, hit by living wage
Employers have responded to the National Living Wage (NLW) by raising prices or reducing profits rather than cutting jobs, according to new research. A Resolution Foundation survey of 500 businesses found that of those firms affected by the NLW, the…
NLW and Brexit create workforce headaches
More than half (54%) of Britain’s pub and restaurant groups believe the national living wage (NLW) is a positive change for the eating- and drinking-out market. However, 53% said it would have a negative impact on their own business. Moving…