HMRC
Reporting covers tax policy, compliance requirements, enforcement activity, and guidance relevant to hospitality operators, including VAT rules, PAYE obligations, National Insurance, furlough audits, and Making Tax Digital. Designed for restaurant groups, pub companies, and catering businesses, this coverage helps finance leads and owners navigate responsibilities, avoid penalties, and stay informed on changing legislation.
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Jun- 2018 -20 JuneAdvice
Tips, gratuities and tax – what you need to know
The famous opening scene of Tarantino’s classic film Reservoir Dogs focuses on three characters in a diner debating the topic of tipping in restaurants, and whether their waitress warranted hers. Whilst one character says he doesn’t believe in tipping at all, they all agree that taxing tips just doesn’t seem…
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13 JuneAwards & Events
England fans to buy 14 million extra pints during World Cup
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has predicted that England fans will drink 14 million extra pints at the pub during the World Cup group stages, as the England team faces Tunisia, Panama and Belgium. The extra number of pints drunk during the World Cup group stages could provide…
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8 JuneTrade Associations
UKHospitality calls for ‘level playing field’ on tax for digital and physical businesses
UKHospitality has called on the government to provide equality in the tax system by ensuring that transactions on online platforms are taxed appropriately. The trade association has responded to HMRC’s consultation on online platforms’ role in ensuring tax compliance by their users, recommending: Greater provision of information for smaller users…
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May- 2018 -10 MayGovernment
Named and shamed: Underpaid hospitality staff among 200,000 to receive £15.6m back pay
HMRC has identified £15.6m in pay owed to more than 200,000 of the UK’s lowest paid workers, following an investigation from 2017 to 2018. This was an increase from the £10.9m that was owed to 98,000 workers in the previous year. Earlier this year, Wagamama, TGI Fridays, Starbucks and Subway…
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Apr- 2018 -13 AprilPeople
Nottingham restaurant owner jailed for VAT fraud
The owner of a restaurant in Nottingham’s city centre has been jailed for pocketing the VAT charges made to customers. A HRMC investigation found that Ali Elbahtini Ibrahim, 48, owner of Marrakesh Moroccan bar and restaurant, kept £55,000 in VAT charges for himself. Investigators went to the restaurant and paid…
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Mar- 2018 -29 MarchBeverages
Conviviality administration announcement puts 2500 jobs in danger
Bargain Booze owner and drinks supplier Conviviality has announced plans to file for administration within the next two weeks, after failing to secure a proposed £125m fundraising bid to avert bankruptcy. The unexpected £30m tax bill led to a suspension of the wholesaler’s shares on the junior market and the…
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20 MarchBeverages
Conviviality CEO resigns amid £30m tax bombshell
Conviviality has announced its CEO Diana Hunter has stepped down with immediate effect as its struggles stay afloat following the late discovery of a £30m tax bill. In a statement the off-licence retailer said Hunter will remain with the company for a period to provide transition support, and non-executive chairman…
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16 MarchBusiness
Conviviality considers equity fundraise following surprise £30m tax bill
Wine supplier Conviviality has said it was engaging with its advisers regarding the possibility of an equity fundraise to effect a recapitalisation of the business. The news comes after the company issued a profit warning following a statement saying it had found an unexpected £30m tax bill due at the…
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