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  • HR

Where the Employment Rights Act stands this autumn, and what to do before January

What changed on 1 October, what starts on 30 October and the big unfair dismissal change from 1 January 2027, with practical steps from our Head of HR, James Carman.
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  • Food Safety

What the UK Salmonella Egg Outbreak Means for Food Businesses

UKHSA is investigating 528 Salmonella cases, with imported eggs a potential link. Here’s what food businesses should be checking now.
  • Industry Insights

Employment law is changing (again). Here’s what October has in store.

There are two kinds of people in hospitality: those who enjoy reading employment legislation, and normal people. Luckily for you, we're the first kind. Here's what October's employment law changes mean for your business, and the six things to sort before they land.
  • Our Latest News

Walking 35 Miles in Maddie’s Memory

On Saturday 23rd May, Rachel and John Stigwood set off at 4am and walked 35 miles from Oldham Athletic Football Ground to Whiston Hospital, all in memory of baby Maddie. Every pound raised is going to the Bereavement Midwifery Team at Whiston Hospital and The Christie at Oldham, two teams who were there for the family when they needed them most.
  • Our Latest News

Advice to my younger self, after 30 years in hospitality

Mercury Support founder Dave Mansbridge shares the lessons he wishes he'd known earlier, after 30 years in hospitality and one year building software.
  • Our Latest News

Mercury Support partners with Zapt.ai to launch new compliance platform

Mercury Support has partnered with software developer Zapt.ai to launch a new cloud-based compliance platform designed to simplify health, safety and risk management for modern multi-site businesses.
  • Food Safety

Top 5 Food Safety Mistakes You Really Need to Stop Making

You don’t need a degree in microbiology to keep a kitchen safe. You just need to avoid a handful of everyday slip-ups. From cross-contamination to undercooking, temperature issues to cleaning shortcuts, we’ve broken down the top five mistakes UK kitchens make and how to stop them before they cause real problems.
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  • Careers

Environmental Health Practitioner

We’re looking for a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner who’s ready to use their expertise to make a real difference — supporting businesses, improving standards, and bringing genuine care to compliance.
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  • Health & Safety

Top 10 Health & Safety Tips for Hospitality

Running a hospitality business means juggling a lot - fast service, happy customers, and a team that’s firing on all cylinders. But none of it works without safety. This blog breaks down 10 practical tips to keep your venue safe, your team confident, and your compliance in check.

La Salle Hotel School

La Salle Hotel School is a soon-to-be world-class hospitality training centre based in Croxteth, Liverpool. Focused on employability, confidence, and real-world skills, the school exists to give young people - particularly those from long-term unemployed households - a genuine pathway into the hospitality industry.
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