Published: 09 November, 2023
The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT), has agreed a deal in principle with train operators to resolve the ongoing rail dispute, quelling fears of a repeat of last year’s Christmas strikes which were so damaging to the hospitality industry.
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Published: 30 October, 2023
The number of licenced premises in Britain has fallen below 100,000, marking a 31% decline in the two decades since 2003.
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Published: 04 October, 2023
Following a review by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), sommeliers have been reclassified to be eligible for the skilled worker visa route.
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Published: 02 October, 2023
Leading hospitality businesses have called for the festive season to be protected from strike action amidst the ongoing rail dispute.
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Published: 14 September, 2023
The Green Pub Guide, in association with Heineken, has returned for a second year and features 73 British pubs, bars and restaurants that have taken steps to reduce their environmental impact.
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Published: 08 September, 2023
According to the latest UKHospitality Quarterly Sales Tracker, turnover was up 6.7% in the last year to £137billion but, compared to 2019, remains almost 20% behind in real terms, when accounting for inflation.
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Leading associations including UKHospitality have signed an open letter challenging energy regulator Ofgem to take ‘immediate’ action on hidden charges by energy brokers.
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Britain’s leading managed restaurant, pub and bar groups achieved like-for-like and YOY sales growth of 6.9% in April 2023, the latest Coffer CGA Business Tracker reveals.
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Following a public consultation, UKHospitality has called on the government to make the temporary licensing relaxations permanent.
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Published: 31 March, 2023
A snap survey by UKHospitality reveals the staggering costs the industry faces on the eve of the new Energy Bill Discount Scheme, which will reduce government support to businesses.
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Published: 10 March, 2023
The Scottish retail and hospitality sectors have added mounting calls to government to reassess its proposed ban on alcohol advertising, as the consultation reaches its close.
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Published: 08 February, 2023
The UK's ailing hospitality industry continues to face a perfect storm of labour shortages and soaring inflation, although there are some encouraging signs that the government is listening to its concerns.
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Published: 16 January, 2023
In the middle of December an interview between Richard Madeley of Good Morning Britain and Mick Lynch, head of the RMT union, went viral. Stick with it –
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Published: 11 January, 2023
The goverment has announced a new energy support for businesses that will take effect from 1 April 2023, although at a lower rate than the present scheme.
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Published: 17 November, 2022
In today’s Autumn Statement (17 November 2022), Chancellor Jeremy Hunt made a few announcements regarding business taxes, but there was no mention of alcohol duty, much to the frustration of the drinks trade.
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Published: 15 November, 2022
Over 100 business executives from across the alcohol industry have signed a letter written to the Times calling on the Chancellor to bring back the freeze on alcohol duty.
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Published: 31 October, 2022
More than a third of the UK’s hospitality sector faces closure in 2023 due to the ‘cost of business crisis’.
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Published: 04 October, 2022
On Sunday, October 2, prime minister Liz Truss announced that red tape would be cut for thousands of growing businesses.
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Published: 21 September, 2022
The government has announced a new energy relief scheme that will reduce energy bills for businesses by 50% of expected levels.
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Published: 16 September, 2022
Trade bodies, charities and training providers have come together to promote Hospitality Apprenticeships Week 2022, running between 3 and 9 October.
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