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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Jun- 2021 -14 June
UKH urges gov to stick to roadmap amid delay reports
UKHospitality has urged the government to stick to its 21 June 2021 date to lift all Covid-19 restrictions ahead of its decision over a possible delay that is due to take place this evening (14 June 2021). The trade body has reiterated that failure to stick to its roadmap will…
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11 June
Hospitality sector throws support behind Tourism Recovery Plan
The hospitality industry is issuing its support for the government’s Tourism Recovery Plan, which will aim to energise the country’s economy after the pandemic. The government’s plan includes a £10m National Lottery ‘Days Out’ scheme of vouchers to support attractions and a new rail pass to encourage domestic breaks. Kate…
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10 June
Hospitality industry welcomes new licensing regulations
The UK government has announced new licensing regulations to further support the hospitality sector as it recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic. Among the new regulations, which apply to England and Wales, are an extension of the automatic off licence flexibility to the end of September 2022 and an increase of…
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7 June
Deposit Return Scheme must be ‘workable’ for hospitality sector, says UKH
The government’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) must be “workable” for the hospitality sector, according to UKHospitality (UKH). The trade association said it believes safety and space concerns, increased business costs and bureaucracy caused by the scheme would place a disproportionate burden on many hospitality businesses. In response, UKH is recommending…
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1 June
UKH warns of sector-wide staff shortages
UKHospitality has warned that the sector is facing a shortage of 188,000 staff workers following more than a year of closures and severely restricted trading. Its analysis is based on a survey of hundreds of hospitality operators which found that 80% of respondents reported vacancies for front-of-house roles, such as…
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May- 2021 -28 May
Table service only will see pubs lose £80m, says BBPA
Restrictions currently placed on pubs including table service only will lead to them losing out on £80m in revenue from pint sales – down 34% on revenue for a normal spring bank holiday weekend, according to the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA). The trade association said that despite a…
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26 May
Institute of Hospitality appoints new head of membership
The Institute of Hospitality has announced its appointment of Duvall James as its new head of membership. James, previously senior relationship manager at the Institute of Directors (IOD) in London, will start his role with the global trade association on 1 June 2021. He will join the Institute of Hospitality’s…
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21 May
UKH welcomes Scottish gov’s cabinet appointments
UKHospitality (UKH) has welcomed Nicola Sturgeon’s recent appointments to her cabinet in the Scottish government. Kate Forbes MSP has been appointed as the cabinet’s secretary for finance and the economy, while Ivan McKee MSP is set to take on the role of minister for business, trade, tourism and enterprise. The…
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20 May
Scottish hospitality bodies request ‘urgent call’ with Nicola Sturgeon
Scottish tourism and hospitality bodies are teaming up to request an “urgent call” with the country’s first minister. The Scottish Tourism Alliance and UKHospitality have written to Nicola Sturgeon to discuss with her the impact of Glasgow remaining in Level 3 Covid-19 restrictions. Prior to last week, hospitality establishments in…
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18 May
2,000 pubs remain closed despite indoor reopening
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has revealed that around 2,000 pubs remain closed, despite an estimated 45,000 pubs reopening in the UK yesterday (17 May). As of 17 May, hospitality venues, including pubs, were allowed to reopen for service indoors after lockdown. However, the trade association is warning…
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