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.

Nov- 2023 -

10 November

Hospitality leaders call for ‘urgent action’ in Autumn Statement

Michelin-starred chefs and publicans have joined industry CEOs from more than 230 companies in signing an open letter to the chancellor calling for urgent support ahead of this month’s Autumn Statement. Tom Kerridge, Monica Galetti, Tom Aikens and Jodie Kidd were among the chefs and publicans included in the letter,…
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8 November

UKH urges govt to protect industry following King’s Speech

UKHospitality has urged the government to ensure there are measures in place to protect hospitality businesses from the effects of the cost-of-living crisis, following the King’s Speech yesterday (7 November). The bills outlined by the King included the carryover of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bills, which aims to…
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Oct- 2023 -

13 October

Some 4,738 hospitality venues begin net zero journey

UKH’s carbon calculator, in partnership with Sky Zero and Zero Carbon Forum, has seen 375 companies operating across 4,738 sites have begun their journey to net zero. The figures, which were unveiled at the trade body’s annual sustainability seminar, showcased the success of the carbon calculator and the partnership between…
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2 October

UKH calls for no Christmas strikes amid ongoing rail dispute

Hospitality businesses such as Wasabi, Greene King and Fuller’s have signed an open letter alongside UKH to the Transport Secretary, RMT, ASLEF and Rail Delivery Group, urging them to resolve the ongoing disputes to avoid strikes over the Christmas period. It comes as fresh rail strikes, which began on Saturday…
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Sep- 2023 -

15 September

UKH Scotland urges govt to cap visitor levy bill

UKH Scotland has urged politicians to agree to a cap on the number of nights a levy can be charged to mitigate the impact a levy would have on Scotland’s appeal as a visitor destination. This is in response to the local government’s housing and planning committee’s consultation on the…
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8 September

Strong sales unable to keep up with inflation, UKH finds

Turnover increased 6.7% in the last year to £137bn, but compared with 2019, remains almost 20% behind in real terms when accounting for inflation, according to UKH’s quarterly sales tracker. The tracker, in association with CGA, also showed that sales in the last year are 2.3% up on pre-pandemic sales.…
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Aug- 2023 -

29 August

NTIA criticises London ULEZ expansion over midnight threshold

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has criticised London’s expanding ULEZ scheme over its “poorly conceived” midnight threshold and the removal of day travel passes. According to the association, these decisions “underscored a shocking lack of consideration” for the city’s workforce. While the NTIA acknowledges the significance of embracing environmental…
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11 August

UKH urges the industry to back ‘Five Asks for Ofgem’

UKHospitality is leading a rallying call for the industry to support its ‘Five Asks for Ofgem’ to rapidly implement the recommendations from its energy market review. In order to enact “meaningful” change within the energy market, UKH has urged Ofgem to encourage suppliers to resolve issues many businesses are facing…
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Jul- 2023 -

21 July

UKH ‘disappointed’ with regulatory easements outcome

UKHospitality chief executive, Kate Nicholls has said it is “disappointing” the government has decided not to go ahead with making on-sale alcohol licences automatically cover off-sales and increase the number of Temporary Event Notices permitted. The decision comes in its response to a consultation on regulatory easements to the Licensing…
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Jun- 2023 -

29 June

Guild of Fine Food launches new members town hall initiative

The Guild of Fine Food has announced the launch of a members town hall aiming to strengthen representation and encourage active participation within the independent food and drink trade. The new platform will invite members to join a rotating committee and online meetings that will serve as a voice for…
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