Business Rates
We provide essential coverage of business rates policy and reform, and how it impacts operators across the UK foodservice and hospitality sector. From government relief schemes and revaluation updates to lobbying efforts led by UKHospitality and industry coalitions, this tag captures the key developments influencing site viability and cost pressures. Whether you run a single high-street restaurant or oversee a multi-site pub or catering group, we explain how changes to the business rates system affect your bottom line, and what you need to know to plan ahead.
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Feb- 2025 -4 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Admiral Taverns ‘well-positioned’ to weather tax increases
Admiral Taverns has stated that it is “well-positioned” to weather increases in employer National Insurance contributions and business rates following…
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Jan- 2025 -29 JanuaryBusiness
Licensed hospitality closures slow in 2024
Britain’s pubs, restaurants and hotels overcame widespread challenges to end 2024 with virtually the same number of premises as 12…
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28 JanuaryFeatures
How will the Scottish budget affect businesses?
On 4 December 2024 first minister John Swinney announced the budget for Scotland for the period of 2025-2026. It followed…
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24 JanuaryAnalysis
How hospitality saved November and why it needs saving in April
The Office for National Statistics’ November 2024 GDP numbers highlight how important the hospitality industry is to the UK economy.…
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20 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 20/01/25
The latest Scottish budget will leave more than 2,500 businesses ineligible for support, UKH claims. The new measures outlined in…
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20 JanuaryTrade Associations
Scottish budget leaves thousands of venues worse off, UKH claims
UKHospitality Scotland has claimed that the latest Scottish budget will leave more than 2,500 hospitality businesses ineligible for support. The…
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14 JanuaryFeatures
How will businesses deal with increased costs in 2025?
Since chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget those in the hospitality industry have been bracing for a year of increased costs.…
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2 JanuaryPubs and Bars
More than 34 pubs a month stopped trading in 2024, data finds
The number of pubs that stopped trading permanently across England and Wales rose by 6.7% on 2023 levels, with more…
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Dec- 2024 -17 DecemberPubs and Bars
Xmas pint sales to generate £1.4bn, BBPA finds
Sales of pints in December could generate turnover of around £1.4bn, according to data from the British Beer and Pubs…
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12 DecemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 12/12/24
UKH has called for “substantial” rates relief, citing years of overtaxation on the sector. CEO Kate Nicholls has raised concerns…
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