Beyond borders: Hospitality’s hunt for new talent amid a perfect storm for the sector in 2026

Quinyx warns global recruitment and smarter workforce planning will define hospitality success as staffing shortages persist UK hospitality businesses are heading into 2026 facing a perfect storm of rising costs, talent shortages, and shifting immigration rules, warns leading workforce management provider Quinyx. And, as the sector battles to fill thousands of vacancies, many operators are looking beyond borders to secure the skills they need. However, with visa restrictions tightening and wage

Published by The Tonic Communications•London: 11 December 2025
Beyond borders: Hospitality’s hunt for new talent amid a perfect storm for the sector in 2026

Partou team members grant Christmas wishes for Manchester children

Team members from leading day nursery provider Partou have donated 50 Christmas presents to children in Manchester after partnering with a local charity that helps families going through difficult times. Home-Start Manchester provides practical and emotional volunteer-led support to families with at least one child under five. 50 Partou team members chose a Christmas gift from a wish list provided by the charity. Each wish was a simple description such as ‘Boy, aged 3, would like wooden toy cars

Published by Vanbar Associates•MANCHESTER, UK - 11 December 2025
Partou team members grant Christmas wishes for Manchester children

Smart solutions help Swiss Pack navigate post-Brexit customs challenges

As new French customs legislation looms, Europa Worldwide Group’s innovative DDP Flow solutions are ensuring exporters such as leading packaging brand Swiss Pack can keep trade moving. From 1 January 2026, UK businesses exporting to the EU will face new regulations at the French border under Regime 42, (the post-Brexit customs process that enables goods destined for another EU country to be VAT exempt). The changes for exporters have triggered uncertainty for thousands of UK businesses, but Euro

Published by Eden PR•Dartford, Kent - December 12, 2025
Smart solutions help Swiss Pack navigate post-Brexit customs challenges

Amschela® Relaunches as Made-to-Order Fashion House with New Collection Structure

Bristol-born brand Amschela® has relaunched as a made-to-order fashion house, introducing a new three-part collection structure - Classic Monogram Black Label, Evolve and Essentials - and confirming plans for a future vegan Signature line. Founded by former legal professional Keri Andriana, Amschela has spent the past year reshaping its pricing, production and product architecture around one idea: attainable luxury produced with intent, not excess. “This relaunch is about slowing fashion down wi

Published by Amschela•Bristol December 2025
Amschela® Relaunches as Made-to-Order Fashion House with New Collection Structure

Aeroporti di Roma Transforms Passenger Experience with AI Virtual Assistant Powered by Amazon Web Services and Storm Reply

Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) announces the launch of Virtual Assistant, an advanced AI-powered digital companion designed to enhance the travel experience for the millions of passengers who pass through Rome Fiumicino Airport each year, recently confirmed by ACI Europe as the Best Airport in Europe for the seventh time. Developed in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Storm Reply, this cutting-edge solution addresses travelers’ most pressing needs by delivering real-time information and

Published by Reply•ROME, 22 October 2025
Aeroporti di Roma Transforms Passenger Experience with AI Virtual Assistant Powered by Amazon Web Services and Storm Reply

Christmas in Croatia: The Best Advent Cities for UK Travellers, from Zagreb to the Coast

The festive season in Croatia offers a magical winter wonderland for travellers. Across the country, there are more than twenty major Advent celebrations in cities, and Zagreb alone hosts more than fifteen separate Advent locations within its official Christmas programme. New research by Villsy, local Croatian rental villa company, has identified the five most popular “Advent” Christmas markets in Croatia, based on Instagram hashtag trends and local accolades. From the award-winning capital Zagr

Published by SERPRise d.o.o•Zagreb, Croatia - December 10, 2025
Christmas in Croatia: The Best Advent Cities for UK Travellers, from Zagreb to the Coast

Swift Surgical Acquired by Electiva Healthcare

Move expands Electiva Healthcare’s portfolio of medical businesses Signature Medical Ltd, the operating company of Signature Clinic, has completed the strategic exit of Swift Surgical - its medical consumables and equipment subsidiary. Swift Surgical has been acquired by Electiva Healthcare for an undisclosed sum. Electiva Healthcare has appointed Chris Cannon to lead Swift Surgical as CEO. Cannon is a dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive multi-sector experience in brands and s

Published by Green Row Communications Ltd•Manchester, UK - December 10, 2025
Swift Surgical Acquired by Electiva Healthcare

“It is our social and moral responsibility to turn disadvantage to advantage” - college principal backs Government’s apprenticeship scheme expansion

A college principal today backed the Government’s apprenticeship scheme expansion saying institutions like hers have a “social and moral responsibility” to turn disadvantage to advantage. The Government this week announced an expansion of its apprenticeship scheme which is expected to benefit 50,000 young people. Skills Minister Jacqui Smith says the Government is removing the 5 percent levy on apprenticeships for under-25s and offering new apprenticeships in AI, hospitality and engineering, and

Published by Social•LIVERPOOL, ENG - 9 December 2025
“It is our social and moral responsibility to turn disadvantage to advantage” - college principal backs Government’s apprenticeship scheme expansion

Major refurbishment of Manningham Housing Association HQ set to begin

Manningham Housing Association (MHA) will close its head office on Manor Row in Bradford next Thursday (18 December) until next summer whilst it undergoes a major refurbishment programme. However, MHA customers can still visit the team by appointment at a new temporary base at Anchor Court until the works are complete. Lee Bloomfield, MHA Chief Executive, said: “Our current headquarters, a Grade II listed building, has served the local community for many years but now requires essential modernis

Published by Vanbar Associates•BRADFORD, UK - 9 December 2025
Major refurbishment of Manningham Housing Association HQ set to begin

Festive marketing frenzy could push shoppers with ADHD into dangerous spending spirals

Priory expert warns that the avalanche of “unmissable” deals in the lead-up to Christmas could trigger compulsive shopping in vulnerable people, leaving them drowning in debt and regret. The festive shopping season may be one of the busiest times of the year, sparking a sustained marketing blitz, but for people with ADHD the avalanche of “unmissable” deals could be more dangerous than dazzling. A Priory expert warns that the frenzy of discounts, flashing countdowns and “buy now” slogans can push

Published by Trinity PR•UK, 9 December, 2025
Festive marketing frenzy could push shoppers with ADHD into dangerous spending spirals

Argyll community revives landmark pub

The Oakbank Community Inn in Sandbank, near Dunoon, is getting set to open its doors for the first time in almost three years. One of Scotland’s newest community-owned pub ventures, the venue dates back to the 1860s and has played a key role in the history of Sandbank. It was purchased by the community of Sandbank earlier this year thanks to a substantial grant from the Scottish Land Fund. A new dawn for the pub contrasts sharply with the recent, potentially devastating announcement that eight A

Published by Rob Wilkinson•DUNOON, UK - December 9, 2025
Argyll community revives landmark pub

Manufacturers Can Now Access Free Science-Led Guidance on Sustainable Operations

Globally, manufacturers are facing rising expectations from regulators, customers and investors to reduce emissions, address supply chain impacts and demonstrate credible sustainability performance. To help address this, leading sustainability consultancy Tunley Environmental has released a new free Guide to Sustainable Manufacturing. Sustainable manufacturing has become a strategic priority across high-impact sectors, including engineering, automotive, medical devices and consumer goods. The la

Published by Tunley Environmental•9th December 2025
Manufacturers Can Now Access Free Science-Led Guidance on Sustainable Operations