As food price inflation in hospitality increases again to almost 22%, UKHospitality is calling for measures that enable businesses to exit energy contracts fixed at the peak of the energy crisis.
Energy inaction is driving ever ‘higher business costs’ Read More »
Over the past few months, UKHospitality has played a leading role in working with other major trade bodies to engage collaboratively with Government on issues affecting our members
UKHospitality comments on outcome of CBI extraordinary general meeting Read More »
Responding to the announcement from the Bank of England that interest rates have been increased, UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “Interest rates reaching their highest levels since 2008 will be a huge worry for hospitality businesses and could significantly impact business viability.
Interest rate rise will inflict ‘economic pain’ on hospitality Read More »
As of today, pubs and bars will be able to benefit from extended licensing hours over the Coronation weekend, boosting potential footfall and sales.Â
Licensing extension marks start of £350m coronation weekend Read More »
The long history of bank holidays providing a boost to footfall and sales, in addition to the first Coronation in 70 years and Eurovision being held in the UK, has contributed to the analysis by UKHospitality that hospitality is in store for an estimated boost of £1 billion (approx. USD 1.25 bn)
Billion pound bonanza for hospitality in May Read More »
In response to proposals that planning fees should increase annually in line with inflation, UKHospitality said planning authorities that fail to provide an adequate service should not be guaranteed an annual uplift in income through planning fees.
Failing councils should see ‘Planning Fee Freeze’ Read More »
UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls, responding to the BEIS committee report on post-pandemic economic growth said: “The BEIS select committee is absolutely right to highlight in its report that labour market challenges are restricting our economic growth.
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UKHospitality has tabled its significant opposition to any extension to the late night levy and reiterated the need to abolish the outdated levy.
‘Abolish, not extend’, the late night levy! Read More »
Responding to the publication of the Tourism Recovery Plan Update Report, UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “We are pleased to see that today’s Update Report shows that the Government recognises the significance of the tourism sector for the UK economy and the specific challenges it faces.
Tourism sector important for the UK economy Read More »
The combined rail and tube strikes taking place across the country this week are set to cost hospitality as much as £600 million, according to leading trade body UKHospitality.
Rail and tube strikes to cost hospitality Read More »