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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…

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Today’s news in brief – 28/04/25

Hospitality insolvencies were down 11% to 3,402 in the 12 months to February 2025, according to data from the Office…

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Hospitality insolvencies remain ‘historically’ high despite Feb fall

Accommodation and food services insolvencies were down 11% from 3,829 in the 12 months to February 2024 to 3,405 in…

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Hospitality insolvencies down 7% in 2024

Accommodation and food services insolvencies were down 7% year-on-year from 3,737 in 2023 to 3,464 in 2024, according to data…

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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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Hospitality helps drive economic growth in November

Food and beverage was the highest performing sector of the economy in November, according to November GDP estimates released by…

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UKH calls on gov to rethink approach to NIC changes

UKHospitality has called on the government to “rethink its approach” to upcoming changes to National Insurance contributions, warning that proper…

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UKH disappointed in BoE decision to hold interest rates

UKHospitality has expressed disappointment in the Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates at 4.75%, which came after a…

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BoE holds interest rates at 4.75%

The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to hold interest rates at 4.75%, following a recent hike in both inflation…

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Inflation hits eight-month high of 2.6% in November

Inflation has risen for the second month in a row, rising to 2.6% in November, up from 2.3% the previous…

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