UKHospitality
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.
‘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has tabled its significant opposition to any extension to the late night levy and reiterated the need to abolish the outdated levy.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.
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