Placemaking report launched as a blueprint for the high street
The report sets out how removing regulatory barriers, alongside tackling cost pressures, would allow hospitality to thrive as a placemaker.
Hospitality has the highest tax burden in the economy, new data reveals
Hospitality has the highest effective tax rate of any sector in the UK, leading to fewer jobs for young people and higher prices.
NewsScottish Government backs #VATsTheProblem campaign
The backing follows an open letter to the First Minister from more than 100 leading Scottish hospitality figures last week.
Press releaseWelsh councils forced to scrap holiday tax plans after mass opposition
Overwhelming opposition from residents, visitors and businesses demonstrate the unpopularity of a holiday tax.
NewsHospitality leaders urge Scottish Government to back 10% hospitality VAT
More than 100 chefs and hospitality businesses across Scotland have written to the First Minister, asking him to back #VATsTheProblem.
Press releaseUKHospitality Cymru responds to business rates cut
Unlimited tax raising powers on family holidays will have a ‘genuinely catastrophic’ impact, risking at least 33,000 jobs.
800 hospitality businesses urge Prime Minister to make good on VAT pledge
In February, Andy Burnham publicly supported a lower rate of VAT for hospitality.
Government set to announce unlimited taxation on family holidays
Unlimited tax raising powers on family holidays will have a ‘genuinely catastrophic’ impact, risking at least 33,000 jobs.
Budget must reduce hospitality tax burden to create jobs
UKHospitality calls the Government to rebalance the tax system in the upcoming Budget for the hospitality sector.
Hospitality confidence sees ‘Burnham bounce’
Hospitality confidence sees ‘Burnham bounce’, but costs and political instability holding back investment, new polling reveals.
Business rates valuation review – our response
The trade body said the review was ‘much-needed’ but action to reduce rates bills sector-wide at the Budget is still vital.
Operators urged to respond to zero hours consultation
The changes to zero hours contracts and shifts are among the most significant operational changes facing hospitality businesses.
Expanded holiday tax will hike costs for families
Government plans for nationwide holiday tax will cost 33,000 jobs and hike the cost of a family holiday.
#VATsTheProblem campaign reaches 300,000 signatures
Hospitality and the public unite over calls for parity with European VAT rates ahead of new Chancellor’s first budget.
UKHospitality responds to Government’s apprenticeship and skills support announcement
The Government’s withdrawal of an updated tipping code of practice less than three months before implementation has left hospitality in limbo, UKHospitality said.