2026 Apprenticeship Changes
Early in 2025, the Government brought in changes to apprenticeship programs across the country. These changes have benefitted learners and employers in varying degrees, but mostly in making apprenticeships more accessible. What have the Government already changed? English and Maths Reform. As of February 2025, the government has removed the mandatory requirement for adult apprentices […]
The SHEF Movement: Celebrating Female Chefs
Across the hospitality industry, women continue to face barriers to progression and visibility in professional kitchens. The SHEF Movement, led by the HIT Chef Academy, part of HIT Training, is working to change that. The SHEF Movement is an ongoing initiative designed to celebrate, amplify and support female chefs at every stage of their careers; […]
Updates to Apprenticeships 2025
The government has recently confirmed they are removing the red tape which has prevented 1000s of workers from accessing apprenticeships. These changes entail a reduction in minimum duration as well as lowering entry requirements and criteria. Here we’ll explain exactly what’s changing and how this will impact apprenticeships, specifically in pubs. Minimum Duration […]
Tips, Gratuity and Service Charge
In this blog we will discuss the difference between Tips, Gratuities, and Service charges, and when a TRONC arrangement is necessary. To the public these are collectively known as Tips. However, you need to know the difference between them, and how they are treated for tax purposes. Gratuity This is the most common type of […]
Employment Rights Bill Changes
October 2024 saw a new employment bill introduced which makes fundamental changes to what can and cannot be done in terms of your jobs, and future employment. While there were twenty-eight changes across the bill, the most impactful were the changes to workplace discrimination, zero-hours contracts, “fire and rehire” practices, sexual harassment, and statutory sick […]
What is the Tips Bill?
The tips bill was updated in October 2024 to clarify and provide regulations for tips. Here we’ll explain what the bill is and how it will effect your tips. The Tips Bill forms part of the Employment Bill, helping to ensure fair rights and pay for all workers. The Tips Bill was highlighted as a […]