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.

Oct- 2024 -

10 October

UKH calls for consultation on Employment Rights Bill

UKHospitality has called for an ongoing consultation of the government’s Employment Rights Bill to avoid “unintended negative consequences”, saying that changes are not without cost. While the trade body welcomes the government’s recognition of the importance of employment flexibility, it believes that protecting access to zero hours contracts is “essential”…
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Sep- 2024 -

19 September

ASLEF accepts pay deal ending industrial action

Train drivers union ASLEF has voted to accept a multi-year pay deal bringing to an end a two-year dispute with 16 train companies. Members of the union voted 96% in favour of the deal which will see drivers receive a pay rise of 15% over the next three years. Secretary…
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11 September

Hospitality vacancies fall below 100,000 for first time since pandemic

Job vacancies in food service and accommodation have fallen below 100,000 for the first time since the pandemic, falling to 98,000, in what UKH has called a “positive milestone” for the sector. However, vacancies still remain 5,000 higher than pre-pandemic levels of 93,000, the ONS’ labour market overview has revealed. …
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Aug- 2024 -

29 August

NTIA boss criticises proposed outdoor smoking ban

Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) CEO Michael Kill has accused the government of pushing the country towards a “nanny state” over a proposed ban of smoking outside certain venues. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed that ministers are looking at banning smoking in a variety of places, including pub gardens,…
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23 August

UKH warns against Edinburgh’s ‘unsustainable’ visitor levy

UKHospitality Scotland has warned Edinburgh City Council against increasing the proposed levy to an “unsustainable” level, following the first council vote agreed on an even higher levy than the proposed 5% in the draft scheme. The trade body believes that the visitor levy must be kept “to a reasonable minimum”,…
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16 August

UKH urges Edinburgh to implement cost recovery to visitor levy

UKH Scotland has urged the City of Edinburgh Council to adopt the cost recovery mechanism recommended in the draft visitor levy scheme. The draft scheme, which was published ahead of the Policy and Sustainability Committee meeting next week on Thursday 22 August, has recommended that 2.5% of proceeds collected by…
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15 August

Rail strikes close to end as Aslef agrees pay deal

Train drivers are set to vote on a new pay offer after Aslef and the Department for Transport came to an agreement hoping to bring months of disruption to an end. The new offer is for a 5% backdated pay rise for 2022/23, a 4.75% rise for 23/24, and 4.5%…
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14 August

Hospitality unites to support business rates reform

A number of hospitality trade organisations have united to call for reform to the business rates model. UKHospitality (UKH), the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA), British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) and Hospitality Ulster (HU) have produced a survey detailing the biggest issues for the sector. According to the survey,…
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8 August

HOSPA Professional Development launches IT leadership workshop

HOSPA Professional Development has announced the official launch of its Empowering Hospitality IT Leadership Workshop, following a successful pilot programme. Sponsored by Siemlus the workshop is designed to equip senior hospitality leaders with critical insights and strategies in IT. Taking the form of a two-hour webinar/seminar with options for hybrid…
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6 August

UKH launches support hub as riots affect the sector

UKHospitality has published a support hub for businesses and staff that have been affected by the riots and violent disorder that have descended upon towns and high streets over the weekend (3 and 4 August). The hub includes advice on compensation for victims of criminal damage or loss during a…
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