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.

  • Sep- 2024 -
    18 September
    Regulations & PoliciesNew packaging rules risk ‘double penalty’ for hospitality, says UKH

    New packaging rules risk ‘double penalty’ for hospitality, says UKH

    UKHospitality has claimed that new packaging rules holding businesses responsible for the end-of-life consequences of packaging risks a “double penalty” for hospitality businesses. It has stated that in many hospitality businesses, packaging deemed as household waste will actually never make it out of a venue and will be disposed of…

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  • 18 September
    BusinessCommonwealth Games will boost Glasgow hospitality, says UKH Scotland

    Commonwealth Games will boost Glasgow hospitality, says UKH Scotland

    UKHospitality Scotland has said that the 2026 Commonwealth Games can help promote Glasgow hospitality on the world stage.  This comes after it was announced that Glasgow will host the event, as the Australian state of Victoria pulled out of hosting due to cost concerns.  Glasgow will be hosting the Commonwealth…

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  • 16 September
    BusinessBusiness rates relief end could cost hospitality £1bn, says UKH

    Business rates relief end could cost hospitality £1bn, says UKH

    The end of business rates relief could cost hospitality businesses £928m in April, according to data from UKHospitality. Hospitality and leisure businesses face their bills quadrupling, totalling tens of thousands of pounds per venue, if business rates relief ends as planned on 31 March. Data from UKH found that A…

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  • 13 September
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 13/09/24

    Today’s news in brief – 13/09/24

    UKH has welcomed Martyn’s Law, which was laid in parliament yesterday (12 September), providing updates to many key elements of the legislation. Martyn’s Law will introduce a new requirement on venues in the UK to ensure they are prepared in the event of a future terror attack. The bill has…

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  • 13 September
    Venues & PropertiesUKHospitality welcomes Martyn’s Law requirements

    UKHospitality welcomes Martyn’s Law requirements

    UKHospitality has welcomed Martyn’s Law, which was laid in parliament on 12 September 2024, providing updates to many key elements of the legislation. Martyn’s Law will introduce a new requirement on venues in the UK to ensure they are prepared in the event of a future terror attack. The bill…

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  • 10 September
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 10/09/24

    Today’s news in brief – 10/09/24

    UKH has called for a permanent, lower hospitality multiplier to avoid sky-rocketing business rates bills for thousands of businesses in April 2025. The chancellor must act to ensure already cash-strapped hospitality businesses aren’t left facing the prospect of their business rates bills increasing by tens of thousands of pounds, UKH…

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  • 10 September
    BusinessUKHospitality calls for permanent, lower multiplier to avoid high business rates

    UKHospitality calls for permanent, lower multiplier to avoid high business rates

    UKHospitality is calling for a permanent, lower hospitality multiplier to avoid sky-rocketing business rates bills for thousands of hospitality businesses in April 2025. With current business rates relief set to end on 31 March next year, the chancellor must act to ensure already cash-strapped hospitality businesses aren’t left facing the…

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  • Aug- 2024 -
    29 August
    Trade AssociationsNTIA boss criticises proposed outdoor smoking ban

    NTIA boss criticises proposed outdoor smoking ban

    Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) CEO Michael Kill has accused the government of pushing the country towards a “nanny state” over a proposed ban of smoking outside certain venues. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed that ministers are looking at banning smoking in a variety of places, including pub gardens,…

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  • 23 August
    Trade AssociationsUKH warns against Edinburgh’s ‘unsustainable’ visitor levy

    UKH warns against Edinburgh’s ‘unsustainable’ visitor levy

    UKHospitality Scotland has warned Edinburgh City Council against increasing the proposed levy to an “unsustainable” level, following the first council vote agreed on an even higher levy than the proposed 5% in the draft scheme. The trade body believes that the visitor levy must be kept “to a reasonable minimum”,…

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  • 16 August
    Trade AssociationsUKH urges Edinburgh to implement cost recovery to visitor levy

    UKH urges Edinburgh to implement cost recovery to visitor levy

    UKH Scotland has urged the City of Edinburgh Council to adopt the cost recovery mechanism recommended in the draft visitor levy scheme. The draft scheme, which was published ahead of the Policy and Sustainability Committee meeting next week on Thursday 22 August, has recommended that 2.5% of proceeds collected by…

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