On-trade: The highs, lows and holding on
Published: 18 July, 2024
Clinton Cawood examines the sectors of the market faring best and those suffering the most.
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Government unveils key measures for hospitality growth
Published: 18 July, 2024
The Labour government’s first King’s Speech has been welcomed by the hospitality sector for introducing measures aimed at achieving a 6% annual growth potential. Key proposals include reforms to the Apprenticeship Levy and the planning system, which were major requests from industry body UKHospitality.
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UKH welcomes pledge of ‘comprehensive review’ for England's nighttime economy
Published: 24 June, 2024
The Conservative Party has committed in its manifesto to a comprehensive review of England's nighttime economy, aiming to overhaul existing licensing laws and planning regulations.
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Parties urged to back hospitality to 'serve Britain’
Published: 13 June, 2024
Hospitality can deliver for Britain by growing 6% a year and creating 500,000 new jobs with the right investment, according to economic analysis from UKHospitality and Ignite Economics.
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Analysis: Call to action by trade body
Published: 11 June, 2024
WSTA chief urges government action for £35bn UK wine sector. James Bayley reports.
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Migration policies must address hospitality sector
Published: 04 June, 2024
Ahead of the 4 July general election, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to reduce the number of migrants each year under a new Conservative government.
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Visitor Levy in Scotland delayed until 2026 at the earliest
Published: 30 May, 2024
The Visitor Levy Bill, passed on Tuesday (28 June) by the Scottish Parliament, concludes a decade-long debate on whether councils should have the authority to introduce a visitor levy or tourist tax. The Bill empowers councils to consider and potentially implement such a levy, although it won't come into effect until 2026 at the earliest.
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Hospitality faces inflation challenges amid mixed sales results
Published: 23 May, 2024
UK inflation dropped to 2.3% in April, its lowest level in nearly three years. However, the reduction was less significant than anticipated, dampening hopes for an imminent interest rate cut.
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UK's Deposit Return Scheme faces 2027 Delay
Published: 26 April, 2024
Efforts to align the UK's bottle deposit and return scheme (DRS) across all four nations have hit a snag, with an anticipated launch pushed back to 2027, marking a four-year extension from the original timeline.
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UK inflation decline prompts interest rate uncertainty
Published: 18 April, 2024
UK inflation slowed less than expected last month, despite the rate of price increases falling below that of the US for the first time in two years.
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Government to support SMEs in energy disputes
Published: 08 April, 2024
The government has announced it will support British businesses to settle energy disputes.
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Rail strikes in 2024 have cost hospitality £750m
Published: 05 April, 2024
Industrial action across the rail network from Friday 5 April to Monday 8 April is estimated to cost the hospitality sector £387m, according to UKhospitality.
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Largest ever increase to minimum wage takes effect
Published: 02 April, 2024
As of yesterday (1 April), employment costs have increased for hospitality businesses following a rise in the National Minimum Wage.
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Easter weekend Hospitality bookings up 40%
Published: 28 March, 2024
The latest insight from hospitality technology partner Zonal reveals bookings for Easter weekend are up 40% compared to 2023.
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Government announces ‘very positive’ apprenticeship changes
Published: 18 March, 2024
The government has today (18 March) announced a series of apprenticeship reforms which will benefit SMEs and the workers they employ within the hospitality sector.
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Hospitality industry hit by 63% cost surge
Published: 11 March, 2024
Research conducted by the price comparison website money.co.uk has found that the hospitality industry has been the most affected by cost increases.
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London hospitality poised for off-peak tube and rail fare Fridays
Published: 06 March, 2024
From this Friday (8 March), London Underground and rail fares on pay-as-you-go and Oyster will be off-peak all day on Fridays, as part of an initiative to encourage businesses to return to the office five days a week.
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Quarter of hospitality businesses run out of cash reserves
Published: 19 February, 2024
A joint survey by UKHospitality, the British Beer and Pub Association, British Institute of Innkeeping and Hospitality Ulster has revealed the cost pressures facing venues compared to 2023.
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Hospitality sales flat in January as consumer spending squeezed
Published: 15 February, 2024
Britain’s leading hospitality groups generated like-for-like sales growth of just 0.1% in January according to CGA.
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Analysis: Hospitality seeks aid to halt closures
Published: 14 February, 2024
As the on-trade is hit by a cost-of-doing-business crisis, many are facing a tough decision unless government intervenes. James Bayley reports.
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