Michael Powner and Laurence Whymark write for The Caterer on the implications of the new tipping laws on the hospitality industry
Michael Powner and Laurence Whymark have written for The Caterer on the implications of the new tipping laws on the hospitality industry (subscription required). Read more below.
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