UKH Cymru

Jan- 2024 -

18 January

UKH Cymru calls for increased business rates relief

UKHospitality Cymru has urged the Welsh Government to increase its business rates relief from 40% to 75%, using allocated funds from the UK Government. The trade body believes that the current plans leave Welsh hospitality businesses significantly worse off than English counterparts. According to data from UKH, a typical pub…

Jan- 2022 -

17 January

Government

UKH Cymru welcomes easing of Welsh restrictions

UKHospitality Cymru has announced it has welcomed the announcement by the Welsh Government that all restrictions imposed on the industry in Wales would be lifted from January 28. The Government announced the measures on 14 January, but warned that a full move to level 0 would be dependent on the…

Sep- 2021 -

20 September

Coronavirus

UKH states ‘disappointment’ over Welsh Covid passports

UKHospitality has stated its disappointment at the Welsh Government’s decision to introduce Covid-19 passports for nightclubs and events. Due to become effective from 11 October, the new regulations will see over-18s need an NHS Covid Pass to enter nightclubs, indoor events of over 500 people, outdoor non-seated events of more…

Jun- 2021 -

16 June

Trade Associations

UKH Cymru calls for ‘fresh funding’ to save businesses

UKHospitality (UKH) Cymru is calling for “fresh funding” to save and grow both hospitality jobs and businesses in Wales. The trade association met with the new Welsh government economy minister, Vaughan Gething MS, to discuss the industry’s concerns regarding hospitality’s recovery. David Chapman, UKH Cymru’s explained the need for a…

May- 2021 -

13 May

Trade Associations

UKH Cymru welcomes gov’s ‘six indoors’ decision

UKHospitality (UKH) Cymru has welcomed the Welsh government’s decision to ease social distancing restrictions further for indoor hospitality in the country. From next week (17 May), hospitality businesses in Wales will be allowed to entertain six adults from six households in one seating. While the trade association showed gratitude for…

Apr- 2021 -

30 April

Trade 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…

19 April

Trade 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.…

16 April

Trade 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…

Mar- 2021 -

29 March

Trade Associations

UKH: Welsh hospitality needs ‘clarity’ on reopening

UKHospitality (UKH) Cymru is calling on Wales’ first minister Mark Drakeford to provide hospitality businesses with “clarity” in regards to their eventual reopening and what financial support they are entitled to. Speaking on BBC’s Andrew Marr Show this past weekend, Drakeford said he will reveal plans for reopening on Thursday…

Jan- 2021 -

14 January

Government

UKH Cymru urges businesses to apply for latest government grants

UKHospitality Cymru has urged Welsh hospitality businesses and their suppliers to apply early for the latest £180m package of Welsh Government business support. Under the new financial support, the government has estimated that a typical Welsh business with an equivalent of six full-time staff could be eligible to receive between…