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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Jun- 2019 -13 JuneAwards & Events
MBE awarded to Bidfood director
Dr Andrew Kemp, group sales and marketing director at food wholesaler Bidfood, has been awarded an MBE in The Queen’s Birthday Honours list, announced on 8 June. Kemp has been in the industry for over 40 years, and has used his platform to work alongside industry bodies and charities, and…
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May- 2019 -22 MayCafes and Coffee Shops
UK government to ban plastic straws
The UK government has announced it is to ban single use plastics in England from April 2020. Plastic straws and drink stirrers will be outlawed as a result of the ban, with 316 million plastic straws currently used every year. The government says the new legislation will include “a ban…
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13 MayPeople
Eight in 10 chefs suffer from poor mental health
A recent independent survey of UK chefs has found that eight in 10 of those working in professional kitchens (81%) have experienced poor mental health during their careers. Furthermore, according to CHEF – a subsidiary of Nestle Professional – 48% of chefs believe that not enough is being done to…
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9 MayCafes and Coffee Shops
FSA backs mandatory ingredient labelling on food
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has advised that increased allergen information should be provided on pre-packed direct sale food to “give consumers greater confidence in the food they eat”. The board also set out priorities as part of an ambition to make the UK the best place for food hypersensitive…
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Apr- 2019 -23 AprilBusiness
British communities lost 914 pubs in 2018
During the 2018 calendar year, a total of 914 pubs closed down according to real estate advisor Altus Group’s annual business rates review, which is set to be released this week. On 1 January 2019 the total number of pubs in England and Wales, liable for business rates, fell to…
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Mar- 2019 -18 MarchFood and Drink
Food advertising restrictions will ‘harm hospitality sector’
Trade association UKHospitality has warned that restrictions on food advertising would further “undermine hospitality businesses” already battling against restrictive legislation and rising costs. The government has today launched a consultation on restricting food advertising proposing a post-watershed and social media ban. UKHospitality chief executive, Kate Nicholls, said: “Hospitality shares the…
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6 MarchOpinion
How the hospitality industry can protect its future
Current political, economic and social factors are all casting a degree of uncertainty over the hospitality industry. For instance, there isn’t a business within the sector that’s not affected by staff shortages and ambiguity surrounding Brexit – it’s certainly a testing time for operators looking to safeguard for the future.…
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Feb- 2019 -21 FebruaryApps & Technology
Uber Eats opens its doors to 50,000 restaurants
Uber Eats has announced it is to add 50,0000 restaurants to its offering, as the food delivery app unlocks its technology to restaurants with their own delivery drivers. Launching nationwide today, the new service will offer restaurants in 100 towns and cities, whether they want to use their own delivery…
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21 FebruaryBusiness
Hospitality businesses hailed ‘heroes of the high streets’
Hospitality trade bodies have applauded the housing, communities and local government’s report which was published today (21 February) and said high streets and town centres needed to shift the focus from shopping onto leisure. This report follows the committees recent enquiry into what is needed to save the UK high…
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1 FebruaryBusiness
MPs launch business rates inquiry
The Treasury Committee has launched a new inquiry into business rates to scrutinise how government policy has impacted high street businesses. The committee will examine how business rates policy has changed, including business rates retention, alternatives to property-based taxes, such as the proposed digital services tax. Nicky Morgan MP, chair…
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