Economic Growth

Reporting focuses on how wider economic trends influence the UK hospitality and foodservice sector, including shifts in GDP, consumer confidence, business investment, inflation, and labour market conditions. Coverage offers analysis to help restaurant groups, pub operators, and caterers understand macroeconomic forces shaping demand, expansion plans, and long-term strategy.

  • May- 2023 -
    26 May
    GovernmentUKH warns immigration rules ‘not working effectively’ for businesses

    UKH warns immigration rules ‘not working effectively’ for businesses

    In a response to the publication of legal migration figures, UKHospitality chief executive Kate Nicholls has warned that the immigration system is “not working effectively for businesses”.  Her response comes as significant shortages of staff across hospitality are still persisting, as 132,000 vacancies are yet to be filled. This is…

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  • 24 May
    Trade AssociationsUKH warns there is a ‘long way to go yet’ despite inflation fall

    UKH warns there is a ‘long way to go yet’ despite inflation fall

    UKHospitality has warned that despite today’s (24 May) announcement that inflation fell to 8.7% in April, continued inflationary pressure means there is “a long way to go in this crisis yet”. Whilst calling the overall figures “encouraging”, the trade body warned that the “stubbornly high” food and drink inflation is…

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  • Apr- 2023 -
    25 April
    NewsGreene King urges government to protect pubs ahead of coronation

    Greene King urges government to protect pubs ahead of coronation

    Four in five Brits believe pubs are important for local communities, according to new research by Greene King.  Greene King’s report comes ahead of the King’s coronation and looks at the role pubs play in local communities, their social and economic impact, and how they have evolved with society since…

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  • 19 April
    NewsUKH urges government to improve vacancy rate ahead of summer

    UKH urges government to improve vacancy rate ahead of summer

    UKHospitality is urging the government to take action and improve the vacancy rate for the sector as the latest ONS figures show 140,000 job vacancies.  The trade body warns that months of no positive movement in vacancy levels endangers the summer season as venues are forced to reduce opening hours…

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  • 11 April
    NewsUKH opposes possibility of late night levy extension

    UKH opposes possibility of late night levy extension

    UKHospitality has stated its significant opposition to any extension to the late night levy and reiterated the need to abolish it. In response to a Home Office consultation on extending the levy to apply to late night refreshment providers, UKHospitality highlighted that the entire consultation is based on an impact…

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  • Mar- 2023 -
    1 March
    PeopleRecord employment figures shows hospitality’s growth potential, says UKH

    Record employment figures shows hospitality’s growth potential, says UKH

    A record 2.6 million people are now employed in accommodation and food service, with the sector creating one in five new jobs, all despite “crippling vacancies” and staff shortages, according to the latest data from UKHospitality (UKH).  Set to be announced at its inaugural Workforce and Skills Seminar, UKH will…

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  • Feb- 2023 -
    21 February
    Trade AssociationsHospitality leaders’ confidence rises though soaring costs still loom

    Hospitality leaders’ confidence rises though soaring costs still loom

    Hospitality leaders remain “cautiously optimistic” despite soaring costs still threatening weaker businesses, according to the 2023 Business Leaders’ Survey from CGA by NielsenIQ and Fourth. The poll found that 47% felt confident about their business prospects over the next 12 months, up from 29% in CGA’s last survey three months…

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  • 15 February
    BusinessInflation falls to 10.1% in January

    Inflation falls to 10.1% in January

    Inflation slowed for the third consecutive month in January to 10.1%, down from 10.5% in December, but remains close to a near 40-year high. According to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), on a monthly basis, inflation fell by 0.6% in January 2023, compared with a…

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  • 8 February
    GovernmentUKH welcomes new energy security department

    UKH welcomes new energy security department

    UKHospitality has welcomed the creation of a new department for energy security following a restructuring of government departments yesterday (7 February), calling the move “good news” for the sector.  The reshuffle saw the former Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) split into three new departments, including the Department…

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  • 1 February
    BusinessHospitality braces for 101% rise in energy bills this quarter

    Hospitality braces for 101% rise in energy bills this quarter

    Hospitality businesses are bracing for a 101% increase in energy bills this quarter, compared with the same period last year, according to the joint Q1 Hospitality Members Survey by UKHospitality, the British Beer and Pub Association, the British Institute of Innkeeping and Hospitality Ulster.  The figures have been raised directly…

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