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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Nov- 2018 -23 NovemberFeatures
What challenges will the hospitality industry face post-Brexit?
It is alarming as we inch closer to Brexit that it is still unclear what the impact of leaving the EU will have on the UK economy and its people. Pundits are trying to predict an outcome, but until the goalposts are cemented in, there is actually still no way…
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16 NovemberGovernment
Almost 90% of pubs failed to stop children using gambling machines
Tests on a sample of pubs in England indicated almost 90% failed to prevent children accessing gaming machines meant for those over 18. The Gambling Commission worked with licensing authorities and local police to test compliance with laws in place to protect children from the risks gambling can pose. Children…
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13 NovemberBusiness
Falling migrant-worker numbers will ‘undermine’ hospitality sector
UKHospitality has warned that restricting the number of migrant workers entering the UK will “severely impact” the hospitality sector. The warning follows the publication of figures by HR body CIPD that show the number of non-UK-born workers in the UK decreased by 58,000 between April to June last year and…
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6 NovemberBusiness
Hospitality costs reach 12-year high
Government-implemented costs are taking a significant toll on businesses in the eating and drinking-out sector, new data by UKHospitality and business property adviser Christie & Co suggests. According to the 2018 UKHospitality Christie & Co Benchmarking Report, controllable costs have risen to an average of 52.5% of turnover, the highest…
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Oct- 2018 -17 OctoberPubs and Bars
Hospitality sector ‘faces £113m business rates hike next April’
UKHospitality (UKH) is warning that a large part of the UK economy, including hotels, pubs, restaurants, nightclubs and cafes, face a £113m business rates bombshell. The inflation figures are used to set the annual increase in business rates, and analysis by UKH shows that “thousands of businesses” will be hit…
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1 OctoberGovernment
Restaurants and bars to be banned from taking employees’ tips
New legislation banning restaurant bosses from deducting or keeping employee tips is set to come into force, Theresa May has announced. Speaking at the Conservative Conference today (1 October), the prime minister named high street chains Prezzo, Strada and Zizzi as some of the worst offending restaurants for taking staff…
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Sep- 2018 -13 SeptemberBusiness
Brewer and hospitality company SA Brain & Co joins new Welsh hospitality hub
Brewer and hospitality firm SA Brain and Co has joined Hospitality Cymru’s portfolio of high street household licensing names. Hospitality Cymru, part of UKHospitality, was forged earlier this year from a merger between hotels and restaurant representatives, British Hospitality Association (BHA) and the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR). The…
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7 SeptemberPeople
Jackie Marlow named as new UKHospitality chief operating officer
Trade association UKHospitality has appointed Jackie Marlow as its new chief operating officer. Marlow joins UKHospitality from ISBA, the voice of British advertisers, where she has 30 years of experience and will formally take up the position on Monday 10 September. Marlow said: “In under a year, UKHospitality has established…
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5 SeptemberCafes and Coffee Shops
Mandatory calorie labelling could cause ‘serious burden’, warns UKHospitality
UKHospitality has warned that the introduction of inflexible mandatory calorie labelling could present a “serious burden” for hospitality businesses. The warning follows reports that the government is preparing the launch of a consultation on a requirement for businesses to provide calorie labelling on menus. The Department of Health is proposing…
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Aug- 2018 -2 AugustFeatures
Cutting a bigger slice of cake: growth in the catering industry
The catering industry is thriving in the UK. According to data from IBISWorld – a specialist in business information and market research – revenue for the catering services market sits at £1bn and it has experienced an annual growth of 1% since 2013, with a current workforce of approximately 28,600.…
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