Employer National Insurance Contributions
Coverage of payroll costs, taxation policy, and legislative changes affecting employer contributions across the UK hospitality and foodservice sector. This section provides updates on National Insurance thresholds, government reforms, wage bill impact, and compliance guidance, supporting restaurant groups, pub operators, caterers, and F&B employers in managing workforce costs and financial planning in a labour-intensive industry.
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Jul- 2025 -28 JulyBusiness
UKH warns of sharp fall in summer job vacancies
The sharp drop in hospitality job vacancies this summer has prompted warnings from UKHospitality that the “great British summer job” may be under threat. Allen Simpson, chief executive of UKH, blamed rising costs for “less employment, less opportunity and less growth in the economy”. Simpson said: “Unless the government acts,…
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Jun- 2025 -11 JuneTrade Associations
UKH calls for NIC rethink as 100,000 jobs lost in May
UKHospitality has called for the increase in employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) to be reconsidered, as new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) indicate that more than 100,000 jobs were lost in May as a direct result. The Labour Market Overview, which was published today (11 June), estimates…
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2 JuneTrade Associations
One third of hospitality operates at a loss, survey finds
One third of hospitality businesses are currently operating at a loss, representing an 11% increase on the last quarter, according to the latest survey undertaken by UKH, the British Institute of Innkeeping, the British Beer and Pub Association, and Hospitality Ulster. UKHospitality, along with a number of trade associations, have…
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May- 2025 -27 MayRegulations & Policies
Hospitality leaders urge EPR delay over cost and investment fears
Leading pub, hospitality and brewing bodies have said they are “deeply concerned” about the cost and impact of EPR, and Defra’s lack of progress to solve the issue. In a letter to the prime minister and chancellor, the coalition said it does not believe Defra has given “due regard” to…
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22 MayPubs and Bars
Mitchells and Butlers HY revenues and profits surge
Mitchells and Butlers has reported a 4.3% increase in revenues to £1.45bn and a 10.4% rise in operating profits to £181m for the 28 weeks ended 12 April 2025 (HY 2025). Its adjusted operating margin also increased from 11.7% to 12.4%, 0.7ppts higher than last year driven by strong like-for-like…
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Apr- 2025 -16 AprilBusiness
Rising demand for revenue-based finance in hospitality
Hospitality businesses are one of the most frequent applicants for revenue-based finance according to SME funder 365 Finance. According to the company, the UK hospitality sector accounted for £43.7m of funding in 2024, representing a 16.9% increase compared to 2023. Alongside this, the number of advances 365 Finance approved for…
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9 AprilPubs and Bars
BII calls for ‘meaningful’ support as April changes hit 80% of members
The British Institute of Innkeeping has called for “meaningful support for pubs, not empty words”, as its latest survey revealed that 80% of its members said that all four elements of the changes that came into force this April have negatively impacted their businesses. The BII’s 13,000 members mainly run…
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1 AprilGovernment
UKH urges Gov to work with hospitality as ‘eyewatering’ £3.4bn costs hit
UKHospitality has urged the government to work with hospitality to help bring growth and jobs back to the sector on the day (1 April) that £3.4bn of new annual costs hit the sector. It comes as hospitality businesses will now face an additional £1.9bn in wage costs, £1bn of employer…
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Mar- 2025 -31 MarchBusiness
UKH calls for Government hospitality plan amid rising costs
UKHospitality has called on the Government to bring forward a plan for hospitality businesses that “enables the sector to unlock growth and jobs” as new costs hit the sector. It believes that this should include the Treasury ensuring its business rates reform, to be unveiled in the Autumn, offers the…
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11 MarchFeatures
How will the new allergen guidance affect businesses?
Last week the Food Standards Agency (FSA) unveiled new best practice industry guidance on providing allergen information to consumers with food hypersensitivities. This will undoubtedly have an effect on hospitality businesses, especially coming at a time when so much else is changing in regards to costs. So what is the…
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