Fall in hospitality wages brings ‘much needed’ respite for industry

Average weekly earnings in the food and accommodation sector fell 4% to £518.01 in Q2 2024, according to the latest ONS figures, which RSM said has brought some “much needed” respite for operators.This is down from £539.30 in Q1 2024, which marked the highest quarter on record. Vacancies in the sector were also on a …