Urgent tipping clarity needed from Government
The Government’s withdrawal of an updated tipping code of practice less than three months before implementation has left hospitality in limbo, UKHospitality said.
#VATsTheProblem shop launches for delivery
Hospitality businesses are now able to order printed campaign assets to be delivered direct to their venue.
Press releaseBack hospitality and boost Welsh economy with sector-wide business rates cut
UKHospitality Cymru has called on the new Welsh Government to reduce business rates for hospitality, which would represent swift delivery of its manifesto commitment.
One-in-six venues risk closure, as sector unites behind VAT cut
A new survey of hospitality businesses reveals mounting cost pressure, as the number of businesses operating at a loss increases significantly in just three months.
New Government proposals to lower business rates
Plans to improve hospitality business rates through tax reforms on online giants would be a positive step, UKHospitality said.
‘VATs The Problem’ shop launched for operators
A new online shop with free, downloadable assets has launched for businesses to download and use in venue to promote the campaign.
Andy Burnham plans for pubs – our response
Andy Burnham, the Labour candidate in the Makerfield by-election, has set out a plan for pubs and the high street.
100,000 people back 10% VAT for hospitality
#VATsTheProblem campaign receives huge support from across the sector in first three days.
Zero hours consultation – our response
Government must avoid unnecessarily over-regulating flexible work, the trade body said, after a consultation into zero hours was published.
Interim report into young people and work published – our response
The findings clearly demonstrate the damaging impact of increasing costs on job opportunities for young people in hospitality.
Press releaseFirst Minister makes business rates a 100 day priority – our response
The First Minister said addressing concerns with business rates was one of his four business priorities in his first 100 days.
Unemployment rises in March – our response
Rising unemployment and fewer job opportunities is the result of endless cost increases for hospitality businesses.
Holiday Tax Bill will legislate for more expensive family holidays
The Government’s Holiday Tax Bill could add £100 to the cost of a family two-week holiday during a cost-of-living crisis.
Press releaseNew Welsh Government should harness hospitality’s potential
Cutting business taxes and reforming business rates can help drive hospitality growth and job creation, UKHospitality Cymru said.
Press releaseFix business rates in first 100 days, new Scottish Government urged
Reforming the broken business rates system should be the top business priority for the new Scottish Government.