UKHospitality
774,000 hospitality workers dragged into new NICS threshold
New analysis from UKHospitality reveals that a fifth of hospitality’s workforce will be dragged into the new employer NICs threshold for the first time.
UKHospitality warns against ‘damaging’ tourist tax
Following speculation about the potential introduction of a tourist tax, UKHospitality has highlighted the dire impacts a charge would have on tourism.
Budget costs overshadow employment rights bill impact
UKHospitality said the cost of changes to employer National Insurance Contributions will have a far more immediate impact on employment than changes to employment rights.
UKHospitality called for the creation of a Foundation Economy Sector Council
The impact of the Budget on sectors like hospitality demonstrates the risks of focusing only on a small number of high economic productivity sectors.
Scottish hospitality set to pay up to 70% more in business rates than England
UKHospitality Scotland is calling for the Scottish Government to introduce at least 40% business rates relief for hospitality businesses.
UKHospitality: ‘Budget will cause small business closures, job losses and cancelled investment’
The hospitality leaders that sit on the UKHospitality board are warning of the unprecedented damage the rise to employment costs will inflict on the sector.
Half of ‘pubs and hospitality businesses’ would cut jobs and cancel investment, if business rates relief ends
A snap survey of pubs, brewers and hospitality businesses shows that both jobs and investment plans would be at risk if bills quadrupled when relief ends in April.
Fix business rates to avoid inflationary spike
While inflation has now stabilised, hospitality businesses continue to struggle as costs continue to rise, particularly across food, drink, energy and wages
Energy inaction is driving ever ‘higher business costs’
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.
UKHospitality comments on outcome of CBI extraordinary general meeting
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
Pubs and restaurants struggle to remain optimistic with average energy costs up 80% on last year
New industry-wide data shows just 29% of hospitality businesses feel optimistic about the next 12 months, with energy their biggest concern, prompting an alliance of trade bodies to once again make a plea for Government to direct energy suppliers to offer fair rates.
Interest rate rise will inflict ‘economic pain’ on hospitality
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.
Licensing extension marks start of £350m coronation weekend
As of today, pubs and bars will be able to benefit from extended licensing hours over the Coronation weekend, boosting potential footfall and sales.
Billion pound bonanza for hospitality in May
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)
Failing councils should see ‘Planning Fee Freeze’
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.
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