Rishi Sunak

Coverage focuses on government policy, fiscal decisions, and public statements affecting the UK hospitality and foodservice sector, as shaped by the former Chancellor and Prime Minister. From Budget announcements and VAT policy to business rates, inflation, staffing, and energy support, reporting examines how leadership decisions impact restaurant groups, pub operators, caterers, and hospitality businesses across the country.

  • Mar- 2021 -
    3 March
    CoronavirusSunak to extend furlough scheme until September

    Sunak to extend furlough scheme until September

    Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to extend the furlough scheme until September as part of his March Budget which will be announced today (3 March).  According to The Times, Sunak will state that the country is in a “moment of crisis” as he extends furlough for another five months, taking…

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  • 2 March
    Trade AssociationsSunak’s ‘unrealistic’ rent figures spark uproar among pub tenants

    Sunak’s ‘unrealistic’ rent figures spark uproar among pub tenants

    A recent comment made by Rishi Sunak has “sparked uproar” amongst the nation’s tenant publicans after the chancellor quoted “wholly unrealistic figures” regarding the amount of rent they pay when speaking on a recent TV appearance.  According to Campaign for Real Pubs, on Sunday 28 February when talking on the…

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  • 1 March
    Coronavirus‘Decisive financial support’ needed to save hospitality, says APPG

    ‘Decisive financial support’ needed to save hospitality, says APPG

    The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Hospitality and Tourism (APPG) is urging chancellor Rishi Sunak to provide “decisive financial support to protect sector businesses crucial to communities around the UK”. The plea comes in a letter signed by more than 80 MPs written to Sunak ahead of this week’s Budget, with…

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  • 1 March
    CoronavirusChancellor to unveil £5bn support package

    Chancellor to unveil £5bn support package

    Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to offer over 700,000 retail, hospitality and other businesses grants of up to £18,000 as part of a £5bn rescue package to be included in his Budget speech on Wednesday (3 March).  The new ‘Restart Grants’ will be directly distributed from local authorities from April…

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  • Feb- 2021 -
    24 February
    CoronavirusExtending 5% VAT cut ‘not enough’ to save hospitality, says tax pro

    Extending 5% VAT cut ‘not enough’ to save hospitality, says tax pro

    Sue Rathmell, indirect tax partner at MHA MacIntyre Hudson, has said the UK needs “bold and sweeping measures” to save the hospitality sector, calling on the government to do more than just extend 5% VAT measures.  The statement comes ahead of the March Budget, with many in the hospitality sector…

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  • 24 February
    CoronavirusChancellor expected to extend furlough until May

    Chancellor expected to extend furlough until May

    Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to announce a further extension to the government’s furlough scheme until May in his Budget speech next week.  According to The Times, the move is expected after Boris Johnson promised not to “pull the rug out” from businesses when restrictions eventually begin to ease under…

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  • 18 February
    Trade AssociationsUKH urges industry to ‘send a message’ to gov ahead of March Budget

    UKH urges industry to ‘send a message’ to gov ahead of March Budget

    UKHospitality (UKH) is calling on businesses in the hospitality sector to “send a message” to the government by supporting a campaign to secure further financial support ahead of Rishi Sunak’s budget announcement next month. The trade association has garnered support for the campaign from leaders in the industry, including representatives…

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  • 15 February
    CoronavirusDeliveroo calls for rerun of EOTHO scheme

    Deliveroo calls for rerun of EOTHO scheme

    Deliveroo and 300 restaurant groups have urged the government to reimplement the Eat Out to Help Out scheme (EOTHO) when the hospitality sector eventually reopens.  According to the delivery service, the 50% discount scheme which was first launched last August by chancellor Rishi Sunak would help support struggling restaurants that…

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  • Jan- 2021 -
    21 January
    Pubs and BarsCARA calls on chancellor to cut tax on draught beer

    CARA calls on chancellor to cut tax on draught beer

    CARA (the Campaign for Real Ale) is calling on the government to cut the tax on draught beer. The campaign is urging chancellor Rishi Sunak to commit to cutting the tax charged on beer served on tap in pubs and social clubs to help them rebuild their businesses once the…

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  • 21 January
    CoronavirusChancellor considers further furlough extension in March budget

    Chancellor considers further furlough extension in March budget

    Chancellor Rishi Sunak is reportedly considering another extension to the government’s Job retention Scheme (JRS) as it continues to try and mitigate the impact of covid-19 on the UK economy. According to Bloomberg, Sunak is considering a fifth extension to the furlough scheme that will cover roughly 5 million workers…

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