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THE SPARK

Delivered on a bi-weekly basis straight to your inbox, The Spark has been created to give you bite size knowledge into our sector.

Including blogs from those working first hand in the trade from apprentice chefs to multi-site operators, updates on the latest trends, boosting your career with tips and tricks, giving you that step in the right direction and much more!

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What you need to know

  • Skills & Knowledge

2026 Apprenticeship Changes

April 9, 2026
  • Skills & Knowledge

The SHEF Movement: Celebrating Female Chefs

March 12, 2026
  • Skills & Knowledge

Updates to Apprenticeships 2025

February 8, 2025
  • Skills & Knowledge

Tips, Gratuity and Service Charge

November 20, 2024
  • Skills & Knowledge

Employment Rights Bill Changes

November 8, 2024
  • Skills & Knowledge

What is the Tips Bill?

October 2, 2024

See events in our industry

Competition

Golden Pearl Mixology Contest

August 31st 2026
Bacchanalia, London, UK​
The 2026 Golden Pearl Mixology Contest invites the UK’s most visionary bartenders to explore the synergy between traditional Taiwanese botanicals and modern cocktail culture.

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Event

The London Hospitality Festival

6th September 2026
Barnes, London
On a sunny Sunday, the Hospitality industry comes together to celebrate the very best of our workforce with a full day of team sports, live music, entertainment and some of the best food and drink in town.

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Trade Show

National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show

17th-18th September 2026
Excel Centre, London
Connecting top buyers with innovative suppliers, this show offers product sourcing, industry insights, and inspiration from leading hospitality pioneers

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Competition

National Innovation in Training

19th November 2026
Porchester Hall, London
Our National Innovation in Training Awards showcase the individuals and businesses who put their people first, creating innovative training programmes and nurturing long term careers in the licensed trade.

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Competition

Licensee of the Year

Closed
Crowned at the BII Summer Event
Our Licensee of the Year Award (LOYA) is the most prestigious award for an individual or partnership of licensees in our industry.

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Trade Show

Northern Restaurant & Bar

March 2027
Manchester Central
Northern Restaurant & Bar is the North’s leading hospitality trade event. Bringing together over 12,100 visitors and 400+ exhibitors, NRB is an unmissable date in your diary.

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Trade Show

The Pub Show

5th – 7th April
Excel Centre, London
The Pub Show is the UK’s leading pub trade event, connecting suppliers with key decision-makers seeking the latest products and innovations.

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Competition

International Salon Culinaire 2027

5th-7th April 2027
ExCeL London
With over 100 competitions across four categories for chefs — Salon Display, Live Theatre, Skills Theatre, and Sugarcraft — there’s something for everyone.

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Event

BII Summer Event

15th June 2027
HAC City Central, London
A time for celebrating and networking with 900 industry leaders, the BII Summer Event is a must in the calendar.

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The Spark Archive

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26.03.2026
  • Giving you all while short on staff
  • Job hunting tips
  • The Pub Show
  • Master Distiller Qualification
  • Psychical wellbeing resources

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12.03.2026
  • New Workforce website launched
  • Behind the Bar
  • Workforce mentors
  • Wellbeing resources
  • Drinks recipes

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26.02.2026
  • Work-life balance on a budget
  • Dos and Don’ts of Job Hunting
  • Win £100 gift card through our survey
  • Join us at The PUB Show
  • Workforce will be down for maintenance

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12.02.2026
  • Meet Tom Naylor
  • What happens when a village decides to save its pub?
  • Win a 3-Book bundle
  • National Apprenticeship Week
  • Workforce Heroes

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