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The latest news and developments from the Licensed Trade Charity.

Bartender in apron organizing wine glasses at bar after summer rush

Hospitality After the Summer Rush: What Licensed Hospitality Teams Face and How LTC Can Help

Summer in licensed hospitality is intense. Pubs, bars and breweries face weeks of long shifts, outdoor trade, family visits, late nights and Bank Holiday pressure. When September arrives, the pace…

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Introducing Lenny: Helping Young People Find Their First Hospitality Job

A first job can shape how a young person feels about themselves. It can build confidence, provide a sense of independence and introduce them to the workplace.

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LTC and Dewkes partner to support hospitality people

LTC has partnered with Dewkes, a dog hospitality brand that helps pubs, cafés and hotels provide a better welcome for dogs and their owners.

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Glass of amber ale with foamy head on a bar, part of Hawkstone & Butcombe charity ale launch

Hops & Glory: Hawkstone and Butcombe launch charity ale

Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone has partnered with Butcombe Brewing Co. to create Hops & Glory, a limited-edition cask ale raising funds for the Licensed Trade Charity and mental health charity Shout.

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Hospitality team at a bar, receiving practical advice and support from LTC.

Practical Advice and Support for Hospitality Teams

Hospitality is built on people. When life or work feels difficult, having someone to turn to can make a real difference.

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Alarm clock on bedside table next to sleeping person, highlighting sleep barrier for hospitality teams.

Sleep is the biggest wellbeing barrier for hospitality teams, new LTC research reveals

Sleep is often seen as something people need to manage in their own time. But for hospitality teams, the picture is more complex.

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Two bartenders in a cafe, discussing neurodiversity in the licensed trade.

Neurodiversity in the Licensed Trade: Why Inclusive Workplaces Matter

Hospitality has always been an industry built on people. From pubs and bars to restaurants and hotels, teams bring together individuals with different skills, personalities and ways of thinking.

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Woman offering support during a group therapy session, relevant to the LTC Impact Report 2025.

LTC Impact Report 2025: Record Year of Support for Licensed Hospitality

The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) has released its 2025 Impact Report, revealing a record year of support for people working in the UK’s licensed hospitality sector.

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Claires Court School

Claires Court Joins the LTC Education Group Strengthening LTC’s Ability to Support More People

Claires Court has joined the Licensed Trade Charity (LTC), through the LTC Education Group, the Charity’s education arm and a charitable family of schools that includes LVS Ascot.

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