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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May- 2021 -13 May
UKH Cymru welcomes gov’s ‘six indoors’ decision
UKHospitality (UKH) Cymru has welcomed the Welsh government’s decision to ease social distancing restrictions further for indoor hospitality in the country. From next week (17 May), hospitality businesses in Wales will be allowed to entertain six adults from six households in one seating. While the trade association showed gratitude for…
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12 May
UKH slams gov hospitality plans in Queen’s Speech
UKHospitality (UKH) has criticised the government’s plans to introduce legislation aimed at tackling obesity, which it believes is detrimental to the sector’s recovery. The trade association is specifically taking aim at plans to introduce calorie counts in restaurant, cafe and bar menus, which were outlined in the Queen’s Speech. Proposed…
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10 May
Scottish hospitality calls on gov to ‘listen and respond’ amid election result
The hospitality sector in Scotland is calling for the government and other Holyrood parties to “listen and respond” to the industry’s needs after the recent Scottish parliamentary election. The Scottish National Party (SNP) won its fourth election, securing 64 seats, but fell one short in securing an overall majority as…
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7 May
Pubs receive average of £27,000 each in support from operators
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has revealed that leased and tenanted pubs have, on average, received £27,000 each in support from their respective pub operating businesses. The trade association said a “fraction of this support” came from commercial landlords, with many receiving no rent waiver or even discount…
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6 May
UKH publish sector prospectus ahead of Mayoral elections
UKHospitality (UKH) has published its sector prospectus ahead of the 2021 Metro Mayoral elections, which are taking place today (6 May). The prospectus outlines the financial and cultural importance of the hospitality and tourism sectors for local economic development. Among the measures being called for by the trade body are…
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4 May
Hospitality sector lost £80.8bn in sales during pandemic
The UK’s hospitality sector has reportedly lost £80.8bn in sales due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to UKHospitality’s (UKH) Quarterly Tracker with CGA. Figures showed that sales from the start of April 2020 to the end of March 2021 totalled £46bn, which is down by 64% on £126.8bn from the…
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Apr- 2021 -30 April
UKH Cymru unveils Industry Prospectus ahead of Welsh election
UKHospitality (UKH) Cymru has launched an Industry Prospectus, ‘Hospitality in Wales: A Firm Foundation for Wales’ Future’, for the next Welsh government ahead of next week’s election. The prospectus emphasises the hospitality industry’s importance to the Welsh economy and the need for greater financial support following lockdown. Among the range…
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28 April
UK’s first Persian hospitality network launches
The first ever Persian hospitality trade association has launched in the UK. The Persian Hospitality Network (PHN) will be a new platform aiming to support fledgling Persian hospitality professionals in the UK, including chefs, restaurants, hoteliers, cooks, writers and food suppliers. Currently, there are around 100,000 Persian people living in…
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19 April
UKH Cymru urges Welsh gov to ‘bring forward’ indoor reopening
UKHospitality Cymru (UKHC) is calling for the Welsh government to “bring forward” the date for the reopening of indoor hospitality in the country. The trade association is calling for the reopening of Wales’ hospitality sector to at least align with England and Scotland’s commitment to opening doors on 17 May.…
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16 April
UKH Cymru outlines ‘priority policy’ areas ahead of 2021 election
UKHospitality Cyrmu (UKHC) has published a full prospectus of “priority policy” ahead of the Welsh Parliament’s 6 May election, outlining the group’s ambitions for working with the next elected government. The post-pandemic recovery for hospitality businesses are at the centre of UKHC’s proposals to encourage confidence and growth within the…
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