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Government’s EPR scheme ‘the last thing’ the sector needs says UKHospitality boss

08 June 2023 by

A new scheme intended to reduce waste packaging amongst food and drink manufacturers is “the last thing” hospitality sector needs, according to Kate Nicholls, UKHospitality chief executive.

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Renewed calls for chefs to be added to shortage occupation list

01 June 2023 by

Hospitality trade bodies have reiterated calls for the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to add chefs to the shortage occupation list to make it easier for businesses to recruit from abroad.

Government consults on introducing registration scheme for Airbnbs News

Government consults on introducing registration scheme for Airbnbs

13 April 2023 by

UKHospitality has said it is “delighted” about the launch of a government consultation into introducing a[...]

Hospitality calls for action against 'profiteering' energy suppliers News

Hospitality calls for action against 'profiteering' energy suppliers

31 March 2023 by

Thousands of restaurants, hotels and pubs could go out of business if action is not taken[...]

Manchester becomes first UK city to introduce tourist tax News

Manchester becomes first UK city to introduce tourist tax

28 March 2023 by

Manchester is the first city in the UK to impose a tourist tax for overnight visitors,[...]

UKHospitality hits back at Bank of England plea for businesses not to increase prices News

UKHospitality hits back at Bank of England plea for businesses not to increase prices

24 March 2023 by

UKHospitality has hit back at the Bank of England governor’s call for businesses not to increase[...]

Hospitality could lose £600m in latest round of train and tube strikes, says UKHospitality News

Hospitality could lose £600m in latest round of train and tube strikes, says UKHospitality

15 March 2023

Rail and tube strikes taking place this month are expected to cost hospitality up to £600m, according to a trade body.

155 hospitality bosses sign letter to chancellor ahead of Spring Budget News

155 hospitality bosses sign letter to chancellor ahead of Spring Budget

08 March 2023

The bosses of 155 hospitality businesses, including IHG Hotels & Resorts and JD Wetherspoon, have signed an open letter urging the chancellor to “unshackle” the sector ahead of the Spring Budget.

UKHospitality calls for ‘urgent’ Ofgem intervention News

UKHospitality calls for ‘urgent’ Ofgem intervention

07 March 2023 by

UKHospitality is urging energy regulator Ofgem to intervene in the non-domestic energy market as businesses struggle[...]

‘We understand hospitality businesses want more help,’ says minister News

‘We understand hospitality businesses want more help,’ says minister

02 March 2023 by

The minister with responsibility for the hospitality industry has said that the government “understands” that businesses[...]

UKHospitality: A third of businesses 'at risk of going under' News

UKHospitality: A third of businesses 'at risk of going under'

23 February 2023 by

A third of hospitality businesses are at risk of failure in the next year despite sales[...]

Simon Rogan: Apprenticeships can tackle ‘real skills shortage’ in hospitality News

Simon Rogan: Apprenticeships can tackle ‘real skills shortage’ in hospitality

09 February 2023 by

Chef Simon Rogan has emphasised the importance of investing in a “good training programme” to attract[...]

UKHospitality meets with Ofgem over energy supply concerns News

UKHospitality meets with Ofgem over energy supply concerns

26 January 2023

UKHospitality has met with Ofgem to discuss ongoing concerns around the price and availability of energy supply to hospitality businesses.

UKHospitality: Late-night levy is 'stifling' industry's recovery News

UKHospitality: Late-night levy is 'stifling' industry's recovery

25 January 2023

UKHospitality has called for the removal of the late-night levy after figures showed nightclubs, bars, restaurants and cafes are responsible for 42% of customer spending after 6pm.

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