Hospitality leaders under 30 have issued a joint statement to the UK government, coordinated by UK Hospitality, urging it to reduce employment costs and protect entry-level jobs amid the Neets crisis, which shows no sign of abating.
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The Scottish government has announced its support for the #VATsTheProblem campaign, which aims to cut VAT on hospitality to 10%.
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The government has launched a review into the way business rates for both pubs and hotels are calculated in England and Wales – which could lead to reforms.
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Pubs at risk of closure for conversion to another use are set to receive protections under new planning regulations in England, which come into force today (Monday 17 August).
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Andy Burnham has been deliberately difficult to pin down in recent weeks. Since Keir Starmer resigned a little over a month ago (22 June), Burnham has managed to minimise media scrutiny – appearing in precious few interviews and refusing to answer questions after public appearances.
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The government has announced that pubs, clubs and live music venues across England are set to receive a 20% business rates cut from April 2027.
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The most recent company insolvency statistics can reveal that in May month on month hospitality insolvencies were down 9%, following a difficult start to the year for the sector.
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