Ukhospitality

Hospitality welcomes NI reverse

23-Sep-2022 By James McAllister

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng will announce a reverse of April's 1.25% National Insurance (NI) rise as part of his mini-budget this morning (23 September)

The Lowdown: the Energy Bill Relief Scheme

22-Sep-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Liz Truss, Kwasi Kwarteng and Jacob Rees-Mogg have set out their plans to help businesses with spiralling energy costs.

Hospitality demands 'urgent clarity' on energy support as businesses face 'financial cliff edge'

20-Sep-2022 By James McAllister

Hospitality trade bodies have written a joint letter to the Chancellor ahead this week's planned fiscal statement warning a lack of clarity on energy support could be fatal for businesses.

Government to set out details on business energy support at mini-budget next Friday

16-Sep-2022 By James McAllister

The Government is set to deliver a mini-budget on Friday 23 September, which will include details of Prime Minister Liz Truss's plan to support businesses struggling with soaring energy costs.

Majority of operators facing a recruitment and retention challenge

14-Sep-2022 By James McAllister

More than 80% of hospitality operators are facing recruitment and retention challenges, according to a study by workforce management specialist Bizimply.

Business leaders calls for clarity over energy support

13-Sep-2022 By Restaurant

Business leaders have urged the Government to set out further detail over the extent of support firms will receive to pay soaring energy bills.

The Lowdown: Liz Truss

09-Sep-2022 By Joe Lutrario

What might the appointment of the new Prime Minister mean for the beleaguered hospitality sector?

Hospitality sector calls for clarity on six-month support plan

08-Sep-2022 By Restaurant

Hospitality businesses need clarity on the Government’s six-month energy support plan for businesses or face an uncertain future, trade bodies have warned.

Hospitality sector faces 'hundreds of thousands of closures' unless Government acts on energy crisis

08-Sep-2022 By Restaurant

Hospitality leaders are piling pressure on the Government and newly-appointed Prime Minister Liz Truss to act on spiralling energy costs, saying that hundreds of thousands of businesses will close if it doesn’t.

Hospitality warns Government 'must act quickly and decisively' as Liz Truss named next UK Prime Minister

05-Sep-2022 By James McAllister

Hospitality trade bodies have warned the new Government 'must act quickly and decisively' to address soaring energy bills, after Liz Truss was named the UK's next Prime Minister.

'Widespread business failures' predicted across hospitality as calls grow for Government support

31-Aug-2022 By James McAllister

UKHospitality has called on the Government to introduce a business rates holiday for the sector and reverse April's VAT rise to avoid the collapse of thousands of firms this winter.

Trade bodies renew call for Government help as energy crisis deepens

26-Aug-2022 By Restaurant

Hospitality trade bodies have renewed their call for urgent Government help amid soaring energy costs following today’s (26 August) energy price cap announcement from Ofgem.

Further business failures 'inevitable' without Government support as interest rates rise

05-Aug-2022 By James McAllister

Trade body UKHospitality says further business failures are 'inevitable' without additional Government support amid warnings of a looming recession and energy prices rising further.

Hospitality operators ‘labouring under extreme pressure’ as costs soar

27-Jul-2022 By James McAllister

Hospitality operators are ‘labouring under extreme pressure’ with costs soaring to a new record high, according to the latest UKHospitality Christie & Co Benchmarking Report.

UKHospitality responds to business rates consultation

21-Jul-2022 By Joe Lutrario

UKHospitality has called for reductions under reformed business rates to be reflected in bills ‘as quickly as possible’.

UKHospitality welcomes second reading of 'Tips Bill'

15-Jul-2022 By Restaurant

A private members’ bill that would require employers to ensure all tips and service charges they receive are paid to workers in full has had its second reading in Parliament.

Majority of hospitality operators facing higher energy costs as sector battles against 'onslaught of challenges'

13-Jul-2022 By James McAllister

More than 90% of hospitality operators are reporting higher energy costs as the sector battles to survive an 'onslaught of challenges', according to the latest Future Shock report.

Pub numbers plunge to record low

04-Jul-2022 By James McAllister

The number of English and Welsh pubs fell below 40,000 for the first time during the first half of 2022, research by the real estate adviser Altus Group reveals.

Government review of short-term letting market welcomed

30-Jun-2022 By Restaurant

The Government’s call for evidence on England’s short-term letting market has been welcomed by trade body UKHospitality following years of it pushing for a review.

Fundamental questions on Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme remain 'unanswered'

29-Jun-2022 By James McAllister

UKHospitality Scotland has warned that the country's forthcoming Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) could become another form of taxation on businesses and customers, adding to the cost-of-living crisis.

Hospitality faces 'critical situation' as only one in three businesses reported as profitable

28-Jun-2022 By James McAllister

Hospitality businesses across the UK are facing a 'critical situation' with only 37% currently turning a profit, a new study has warned.

Rail strikes to cost hospitality £540m

20-Jun-2022 By James McAllister

UKHospitality has warned that this week's rail strikes could deliver a 'fatal financial blow' to businesses already struggling to survive.

UKHospitality Scotland calls for Covid underspend to be used to ease energy costs

17-Jun-2022 By James McAllister

UKHospitality Scotland has called on the country's devolved government to repurpose underspend from Covid support funds to help ease hospitality's spiraling energy and supply costs.

Muted response to Government food strategy

14-Jun-2022 By James McAllister

Leon co-founder Henry Dimbleby has criticised the Government's newly-published food strategy, which he advised on, saying it is 'not a strategy'.

Staff shortages in hospitality hit record high

14-Jun-2022 By Restaurant

Hospitality staff shortages have hit a record high, according to figures released by the ONS.

UKHospitality: Government needs to help sector attract investment

08-Jun-2022 By Shwetali Sapte

A lack of a coherent Government strategy to tackle the cost of living crisis is negatively impacting investment in the sector, UKHospitality CEO Kate Nicholls has said.

More than 10,000 hospitality businesses at risk of closure

06-Jun-2022 By James McAllister

More than 10,000 pubs and restaurants are at risk of closure due to 'perfect storm' of inflation and surging energy costs, UKHospitality chief executive Kate Nicholls has warned.

UKHospitality unveils hospitality workforce strategy

01-Jun-2022 By Joe Lutrario

UKHospitality has launched a nationwide hospitality workforce strategy in a bid to help plug the sector’s 170,000 jobs gap.

Opportunities from new points-based visa scheme

31-May-2022 By Helen Gilbert

UKHospitality has called for increased use of youth mobility schemes with other nations in order to maximise the potential of the government’s new points-based visa scheme.

National rail strike would 'jeopardise hospitality recovery', warns UKH

25-May-2022 By James McAllister

Trade body UKHospitality (UKH) has warned that a national rail strike would 'further jeopardise' hospitality businesses working hard to rebuild following the pandemic.

Hospitality 'the great leveller' says new report

23-May-2022 By Restaurant

The hospitality sector is uniquely positioned to deliver economic growth and jobs across the country and can play its part in delivering the Government’s flagship levelling up agenda, according to a new report from UKHospitality (UKH).

Ban on exclusivity clauses for lowest paid 'positive for hospitality'

10-May-2022 By James McAllister

The Government's decision to widen its ban on exclusivity clauses to include those earning less than £123 a week has been welcomed as 'positive for businesses and workers in hospitality'.

Action plan announced to tackle 'sexual harassment culture' in hospitality

29-Apr-2022 By James McAllister

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) and UKHospitality have launched an action plan to 'stop the sexual harassment of hospitality staff being seen as just part of the job'.

UKHospitality warns against 'inappropriate practises' as it implores sector to help disabled people flourish

12-Apr-2022 By James McAllister

The hospitality industry can 'lead the way' in helping disabled people to flourish, according to a leading trade body.

'Catastrophic' VAT rise to mean double-digit price increases for consumers

31-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

UKHospitality has warned the impending increase in VAT for hospitality businesses will give operators no choice but to pass on costs to consumers, with double-digit price rises expected.

Surge in energy costs forcing businesses to raise prices and cut hours

22-Mar-2022 By Restaurant

Soaring energy costs are forcing some hospitality businesses to raise their prices and cut trading hours, according to a new survey by four leading trade bodies.

Sunak mulls VAT cut extension as hospitality presses for more support

22-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is reportedly considering a freeze in VAT for hospitality businesses at the current reduced rate of 12.5% beyond April in his Spring Statement tomorrow (23 March).

Parliamentary inquiry recommends VAT for hospitality stays at 12.5%

17-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

An inquiry by a group of influential MPs has recommended that VAT for the hospitality and tourism sectors stays at 12.5% beyond March.

Majority of adults support VAT freeze for hospitality

11-Mar-2022 By Restaurant

The majority of adults believe the Government should maintain VAT at its current rate of 12.5% beyond April, according to two separate surveys.

Keeping VAT at 12.5% is vital, UKHospitality tells Government

09-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

UKHospitality has told a Government select committee that keeping VAT at 12.5% is vital to the sector, describing it as the only industry in a position to deliver post-pandemic jobs, growth and investment at speed.

Welsh government urged to remove working from home guidance

07-Mar-2022 By Restaurant

UKHospitality has urged the Welsh government to remove its work from home guidance in order to encourage people back onto the high streets.

UKHospitality calls for permanent pavement licences to help 'speed sector's recovery'

04-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

UKHospitality has called on the Government to make pavement licences permanent, saying it will help Covid-ravaged businesses make a faster post-pandemic recovery.

Trade bodies welcome Government’s Living with Covid plan

22-Feb-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Trade bodies have welcomed most elements of the Government’s Living with Covid plan, which will see an end to the self-isolation requirement for people who test positive from later this week.

UKH: Hospitality industry 'remains on a knife edge'

21-Feb-2022 By James McAllister

UKHospitality (UKH) has warned that the industry 'remains on a knife edge' in a call for the Government to commit to five key measures to 'help the sector rebuild'.

Two years of Covid 'does £115bn damage' to hospitality industry

17-Feb-2022 By James McAllister

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has led to a loss of nearly £115bn across the hospitality sector, according to new figures from UKHospitality.

Hospitality leaders call for VAT freeze to 'help curb inflation'

08-Feb-2022 By Restaurant

More than 250 leaders from hospitality and leisure have urged Chancellor Rishi Sunak to keep VAT at 12.5% beyond March 2022.

Menu prices rises 'inevitable' as industry forced to pass on costs

04-Feb-2022 By Restaurant

Hospitality businesses will be forced to increase menu prices further to offset cost pressures and the forthcoming return to the 20% level VAT, UKHospitality has warned.

Cut VAT to save £4.6bn and ‘level up’, industry bodies urge Government

04-Feb-2022 By James McAllister

Hospitality and tourism bodies have renewed calls for the Government to permanently cut the rate of VAT for the sector, saying it will save billions and create millions of jobs.

UKHospitality urges Government to enhance duty reforms to boost sector’s recovery

01-Feb-2022 By James McAllister

UKHospitality has called on the Government to expand its planned reforms to the alcohol duty system to help further support beleaguered businesses as they recover from the pandemic.

UKHospitality launches guidance on new calorie labelling legislation

28-Jan-2022 By James McAllister

Trade body UKHospitality has produced guidance on the new calorie labelling legislation that is set to come into force from April.