UKHospitality
Reporting on the activities, statements, and advocacy efforts of UKHospitality, the trade body representing the interests of restaurants, pubs, bars, cafés, hotels, and catering operators across the UK. From lobbying on business rates, VAT, and staffing policy to sector-wide recovery plans and legislative updates, our coverage distils what UKHospitality’s work means for frontline operators and executives. Whether you’re tracking regulatory shifts, evaluating industry campaigns, or seeking leadership perspectives, this archive delivers vital updates relevant to every corner of the foodservice sector.
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Apr- 2021 -30 AprilTrade Associations
UKH Cymru unveils Industry Prospectus ahead of Welsh election
UKHospitality (UKH) Cymru has launched an Industry Prospectus, ‘Hospitality in Wales: A Firm Foundation for Wales’ Future’, for the next Welsh government ahead of next week’s election. The prospectus emphasises the hospitality industry’s importance to the Welsh economy and the need for greater financial support following lockdown. Among the range…
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21 AprilFood and Drink
Hospitality reopening sales 45% higher than in 2020, says CGA
Like-for-like sales at pubs, bars and restaurants that were trading in the seven days from last Monday (12 April) were 45% higher than in the week from 4 July 2020, when they were able to resume both inside and outdoor service. According to the latest data from CGA and Alix…
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21 AprilCoronavirus
355,000 fewer employees in hospitality than last year, says ONS
There are around 355,000 fewer employees in the hospitality sector in 2021 compared to the year before, according to employment figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Some 78% of those leaving the hospitality payroll employment were under the age of 35, and more than half who lost…
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20 AprilGovernment
Outdoor hospitality in Wales to reopen on 26 April
Outdoor hospitality in Wales will be allowed to reopen from Monday 26 April, the Welsh government has confirmed. It comes as first minister Mark Drakeford said Covid-19 cases in the area continue to fall – with officials also allowing for six people from different households to mix outside from 24…
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19 AprilTrade Associations
UKH Cymru urges Welsh gov to ‘bring forward’ indoor reopening
UKHospitality Cymru (UKHC) is calling for the Welsh government to “bring forward” the date for the reopening of indoor hospitality in the country. The trade association is calling for the reopening of Wales’ hospitality sector to at least align with England and Scotland’s commitment to opening doors on 17 May.…
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16 AprilTrade Associations
UKH Cymru outlines ‘priority policy’ areas ahead of 2021 election
UKHospitality Cyrmu (UKHC) has published a full prospectus of “priority policy” ahead of the Welsh Parliament’s 6 May election, outlining the group’s ambitions for working with the next elected government. The post-pandemic recovery for hospitality businesses are at the centre of UKHC’s proposals to encourage confidence and growth within the…
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15 AprilGovernment
Gov set to consult on mandatory calorie labelling of alcohol
The government is reportedly set to launch a consultation into the mandatory calorie labelling of alcoholic beverages. According to a report in The Sun, the government is drawing up plans to require pub chains with more than 250 staff to display calorie information on menus or pump labels. Following a…
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12 AprilTrade Associations
Trade bodies team up to release ‘key rules for reopening’
Hospitality trade bodies in the UK have teamed up to release some “key rules for reopening” as the sector opens up today (12 April) after lockdown. UKHospitality, the British Beer & Pub Association and the British Institute of Innkeeping issued a joint statement to mark the industry’s reopening from lockdown…
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9 AprilGovernment
Gov calls for evidence on Covid commercial rent debts
The government has called for evidence regarding the current state and progress of commercial rent debts in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Hospitality groups, such as UKHospitality (UKH), have praised the government’s move as an attempt to address issues relating to commercial rent debts for businesses within the sector.…
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6 AprilTrade Associations
UKH publishes hospitality ‘manifesto’ ahead of Scottish election
UKHospitality (UKH) has published its “manifesto” as representatives of the hospitality industry, ahead of the Scottish parliamentary elections in May. The trade association issued demands for the country’s political parties to help assist the industry’s return after lockdown. As part of the manifesto, UKH called for a full review of…
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