Trade Associations
The latest news and updates on trade associations, from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.
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Jul- 2021 -7 July
New self-isolation rules ‘don’t go far enough’, says UKH
UKHospitality (UKH) has criticised the government’s updated rules for self-isolation as part of its roadmap out of lockdown, arguing the new rules do not move quickly enough, nor deal with the industry’s staff shortage crisis. Yesterday (6 July), health secretary Sajid Javid confirmed that double vaccinated people will no longer…
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6 July
Hospitality sector praises restriction easing announcement
The UK’s hospitality sector has overwhelmingly issued its support behind the government’s decision to scrap almost all existing Covid-19 restrictions in England by 19 July. This includes limits on the number of people who can meet together, legal requirements on wearing face masks, and social distancing in pubs and bars.…
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2 July
UKH demands review of isolation guidelines
UKHospitality (UKH) is urging the government to immediately review and amend its test and trace guidelines regarding self-isolation. The trade association revealed that the current guidelines are “massively disruptive” for businesses in the sector, which has led to venue closures and reduced operating hours. Furthermore, UKH warned of the damage…
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Jun- 2021 -29 June
UKH calls on Gov for mitigating measures after ‘freedom day’ delay
UKHospitality has urged the Government to consider a range of mitigating measures in relation to mounting costs for hospitality businesses as the easing of lockdown restrictions is delayed. The trade association claimed that the stall to reopening risks further business failures as a result of unsustainable accrued debts on top…
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28 June
UKH calls on Scottish gov to ‘stick with’ short-term let licensing plan
UKHospitality (UKH) Scotland is urging the Scottish government to “stick with” a licensing plan for short-term lets. The government has announced the publication of a draft licensing order for consultation, ahead of laying the final legislation at the Scottish Parliament in September, which will affect the country’s hospitality sector. On…
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22 June
UKH calls for delay to mandatory calorie labelling
UKHospitality has called upon the Government to stall its plans for mandatory calorie labelling on menus in the out of home sector. The body has claimed that the additional costs could negatively impact the hospitality industry’s road to recovery, adding that the timeframe will “badly damage” the sector. While the…
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21 June
FSB calls for new strategy to help UK hospitality sector
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has published a new report, which is calling on the government to provide a new strategy to assist the UK’s hospitality and tourism sectors. Titled ‘A Menu for Recovery’, the report outlines a series of recommendations for both sectors, including extending the hospitality VAT…
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18 June
UKH outlines 12-point plan to tackle staffing shortage
UKHospitality has announced a 12-point plan aimed at tackling the “acute” staffing shortage crisis that the industry is facing. The trade body confirmed that widespread staffing issues, particularly in front-of-house and chef roles, has prevented a number of sites from reopening, with many businesses also having to restrict their trading…
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16 June
UKH Cymru calls for ‘fresh funding’ to save businesses
UKHospitality (UKH) Cymru is calling for “fresh funding” to save and grow both hospitality jobs and businesses in Wales. The trade association met with the new Welsh government economy minister, Vaughan Gething MS, to discuss the industry’s concerns regarding hospitality’s recovery. David Chapman, UKH Cymru’s explained the need for a…
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15 June
UKH Scotland calls for gov to ‘stick with’ reopening plan
UKHospitality (UKH) Scotland is calling on the Scottish government to “stick with” its current reopening plan. Following the UK government’s announcement of a four-week delay to the removal of all Covid-19 restrictions, the trade association is urging the Scottish government to not follow suit. Currently, the Scottish government’s timeframe in…
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