Minimum wage is lowering standards of living, argues Wetherspoons boss Business The founder and chairman of budget pub chain JD Wetherspoon has warned that minimum wage is making lowering people’s living standards by limiting companies’ ability to increase pay and hire. Sir Tim Martin argued that rather than serve as a safety net to protect workers, minimum wage is now doing more harm than good, following [...]
Bella Italia owner slashes losses after shedding 700 jobs hospitality Losses at the owner of Café Rouge, Bella Italia and Frankie & Benny’s have been slashed after shedding 700 jobs during its latest financial year, it has been revealed. The Big Table cut its headcount from 4,236 to 3,531 in the 12 months to 27 October, 2024, new accounts filed with Companies House show. Over [...]
Losses widen at Café Rouge, Bella Italia and Frankie and Benny’s owner The Big Table Restaurants Losses widened at The Big Table, the owner of Café Rouge, Bella Italia and Frankie & Benny's, despite its turnover rising.