Trade Associations
The Trade Associations section on Catering Today highlights the work and impact of the key organisations representing the UK hospitality and catering industry. It covers updates, campaigns, and policy positions from leading trade bodies supporting restaurants, pubs, and catering operators. With coverage of advocacy efforts, sector reports, and collaborative initiatives, Catering Today provides professionals with insight into how associations influence regulation, workforce development, and business conditions across the industry.
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Jan- 2026 -28 January
IOH partners with Hospitality Action to support industry workers
The Institute of Hospitality has partnered with Hospitality Action to provide funded memberships for professionals facing financial difficulties. The bursary scheme is now included within the charity’s care pack for grant recipients. The care pack offers practical and wellbeing support to workers during difficult periods. By including the membership, the…
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13 January
UKH warns of over 2,000 closures without business rates relief
More than 2,000 hospitality venues could close over the coming year unless the government introduces sector-wide relief on business rates, according to new analysis from UKHospitality. The trade body said modelling suggests 2,076 closures in 2026, equivalent to around six venues a day, driven by sharp increases in business rates…
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12 January
NTIA warns business rates relief must extend beyond pubs
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has warned that proposed business rates relief must apply across the night-time economy, amid concerns that government support may be limited to pubs. According to industry figures, suggestions that pubs alone could benefit from forthcoming reductions ignored the wider ecosystem of venues operating at…
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Dec- 2025 -24 December
UKH welcomes rise in inheritance tax relief threshold
UKHospitality has welcomed the government’s decision to increase the threshold for Business Property Relief (BPR) from £1m to £2.5m, a change due to take effect in April 2026. The trade body said the move would help protect family-run hospitality businesses, particularly those operating in rural and coastal communities, after warning…
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23 December
UKHospitality urges government to protect apprenticeship standards
UKHospitality has called on the government to guarantee existing hospitality apprenticeship standards amid an ongoing review by the Department for Work and Pensions. In a letter to Baroness Smith of Malvern, minister for skills, the trade body said apprenticeships play a central role in supporting young people into work and…
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22 December
Hospitality venues on average to face £32k business rates hike
Hospitality venues in England are set to face an average increase of more than £32,000 in business rates over the next three years, according to new analysis from UKHospitality. The figures suggest that the average hospitality property will see its annual business rates bill rise from £20,835 currently to £40,409…
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15 December
Scottish hospitality calls for action over £69m rates rise
Scottish hospitality businesses face a potential £69m increase in business rates in 2026/27 unless the Scottish government intervenes, according to new analysis from UKHospitality. The trade body said draft figures from the Scottish Assessors Association show average rateable values for hospitality properties rising by 23%, a change that would significantly…
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12 December
HOSPA appoints Janel Clark as head of professional development
The Hospitality Professionals Association (HOSPA) has appointed Janel Clark as its new head of professional development, tasking her with leading the association’s education and training programmes. Clark joins HOSPA’s leadership team following several years working closely with its professional development offering. She has been a tutor on the association’s revenue…
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12 December
NTIA warns Budget will drive sharp business rates rises
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has warned that the chancellor’s latest Budget will lead to steep increases in business rates, with many clubs and bars facing rises far higher than government projections. A flash survey from the association of 345 night-time economy businesses found that more than half expect…
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Nov- 2025 -27 November
Hospitality warns of ‘mounting pressures’ amid Budget measures
Hospitality and high street groups have warned that the autumn Budget announcement will place renewed pressure on pubs, restaurants, night-time venues and accommodation providers, despite the government confirming a 5p reduction in the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure business rates multiplier. Industry bodies said wage increases, tax measures and steep rises…
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