UKHospitality
‘Labour market challenges restricting economic growth’
UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls, responding to the BEIS committee report on post-pandemic economic growth said: “The BEIS select committee is absolutely right to highlight in its report that labour market challenges are restricting our economic growth.
‘Abolish, not extend’, the late night levy!
UKHospitality has tabled its significant opposition to any extension to the late night levy and reiterated the need to abolish the outdated levy.
Welsh licensing scheme needs to level accommodation playing field
UKHospitality Cymru has called for Welsh Government to use a new statutory licensing scheme to create a “level playing field” between established serviced accommodation businesses and the short-term let sector.
Tourism sector important for the UK economy
Responding to the publication of the Tourism Recovery Plan Update Report, UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “We are pleased to see that today’s Update Report shows that the Government recognises the significance of the tourism sector for the UK economy and the specific challenges it faces.
Rail and tube strikes to cost hospitality
The combined rail and tube strikes taking place across the country this week are set to cost hospitality as much as £600 million, according to leading trade body UKHospitality.
Ukhospitality responds to CGA business leaders survey
Responding to the latest CGA and Fourth Business Leaders’ Survey, UKHospitality chief executive Kate Nicholls said: “The optimistic attitude on show from leaders in hospitality demonstrates the resilience and positivity of our sector, even in the face of enormous challenges.
Hospitality can generate rapid economic growth: Nicholls
Responding to the IMF’s projections for global economies in 2023, UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “The IMF’s growth’s forecast is a frustrating reflection of the economic challenges that lie ahead for the country.
UKHospitality launches new education landscape guide
The guide, created in partnership with the Strategic Development Network, showcases how investing in skills and talent at an education level can help businesses discover new talent, develop their existing team, create new partnerships and increase their work within the community.
‘Late night levy’ must go
New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows hospitality is fuelling the night-time economy but worrying trends are emerging, particularly the loss of 800,000 workers in the past six years.
‘Name & Shame’ – Ofgem urged to call out worst behaving energy suppliers
UKHospitality has written to energy regulator Ofgem urging them to penalise all examples of bad practice by energy suppliers and to compel companies to renegotiate the worst deals.
‘Sustainability is a priority for the hospitality sector’: Kate Nicholls
Responding to the announcement of a further ban on single-use plastics, which will include plates, cutlery and bowls, UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “Sustainability is a priority for the hospitality sector, with UKHospitality committed to the industry-wide goal of reaching net zero by 2040, which includes completely eliminating single-use plastics.
PM Rishi Sunak commits to delivering a new ‘tourist accommodation scheme’
In response to a question by Conservative MP Nickie Aiken, the Prime Minister committed to delivering a new ‘Tourist Accommodation Scheme’ that will ensure short-term lets have to register with local authorities and will monitor their impact on local communities.
UKHospitality launches guide to recruiting ‘untapped potential’ of over-50’s
As hospitality continues to face staffing challenges, UKHospitality’s new guide shows businesses how they can adapt their recruitment practices and engage with the over-50’s in the job market.
Rail strikes over Christmas will be devastating for hospitality
Responding to news of a fresh wave of rail strikes this winter, UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls, said: “Continued rail strikes have had a huge impact on our hospitality sector; preventing staff from making it into work and disrupting consumers’ plans meaning a huge drop in sales for venues across the sector."
Survival this winter is the priority for venues across the country: Nicholls
Responding to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls, said: “The Chancellor painted a grim picture of what we’re facing as a nation and Britain’s hospitality businesses are already in the midst of severe economic turmoil.
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