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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Jul- 2020 -21 JulyCoronavirus
Hospitality trade bodies outline ‘road to recovery’
A new report from UKHospitality and CGA has revealed the scale of impact Covid has had on the hospitality sector, and outlines what the industry can do to recover both sales and consumer confidence. According to the trade bodies, “rigorous” safety measures, industry collaboration and government support can “speed the…
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9 JulyCoronavirus
Industry reacts to Sunak’s summer statement
The hospitality sector has widely welcomed the series of measures announced by the chancellor in his “summer statement” yesterday, with UKHospitality saying it is “reassuring” that he singled out hospitality and tourism as a “vital part” of the UK’s economy. Yesterday (8 July), along with a £9bn retention scheme that…
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6 JulyCoronavirus
Hospitality sector calls for business investment package
Industry leaders in hospitality have urged the government to commit to an “ambitious” programme of business support and investment to stimulate the revival of the sector as restrictions begin to ease. In a letter signed by 120 hospitality leaders, the government has been called on to “act decisively” for a…
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3 JulyCoronavirus
Pub and hospitality trade bodies publish track and trace guidance
Leading trade associations representing the UK’s pub and hospitality sectors have issued joint guidance to businesses on supporting the Government’s track and trace customer registration scheme. The guidance has been jointly produced by the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA), British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) and UKHospitality. It aims to…
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Jun- 2020 -22 JuneCoronavirus
UKH survey reveals ‘protracted recovery’ for sector
The latest UKHospitality (UKH) survey has revealed that hospitality businesses are predicting a “lengthy and painful” recovery post-lockdown, with trade levels expected to be “significantly suppressed” for many months. The findings revealed low expectations across the sector, with responses from a range of different operators within the industry. The survey…
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17 JuneCoronavirus
AA launches ‘Covid Confident’ scheme to support hospitality sector
The AA has launched a new Covid Confident assessment scheme to support the hospitality industry in re-establishing and rebuilding consumer confidence as the UK prepares to come out of lockdown. The AA Covid Confident accreditation will indicate to customers that an establishment has in place the necessary risk assessments, safety…
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16 JuneCoronavirus
UKH urges Government to confirm hospitality reopening date
UKHospitality has urged the Government to confirm a re-opening date for hospitality and tourism, to allow businesses to prepare for a return to trading. Following the Government’s announcement of a review of social distancing requirements, the trade body has written to Secretaries of State at BEIS and DCMS, to “reiterate…
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16 JuneCoronavirus
Deliveroo warns of ‘grave damage’ to hospitality sector without Government action
Deliveroo CEO and founder Will Shu, alongside 90 restaurant partners, including some of the UK’s leading restaurant brands, have today written to the prime minister to call for action to support the restaurant sector in the face of continuing challenges posed by Covid-19. The signatories, which collectively represent more than…
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15 JuneCoronavirus
Hospitality sector responsible for a quarter of GDP fall
The hospitality sector was responsible for nearly a quarter of GDP losses reported across the UK in April, according to the latest data from UKHospitality and CGA. According to the industry bodies, this figure highlights the “urgent need” for the sector to be allowed to reopen this summer. Total GDP…
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11 JuneCoronavirus
UKHospitality: Clarity on opening could save up to 40,000 Welsh jobs
An “orderly and clearly signalled” opening date that allows high summer season trading could save as many as 40,000 jobs this year in and around Wales’ hospitality industry, according to UK Hospitality Cymru. The message comes from the trade association after the Welsh Government has so far avoided issuing any…
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