31 July 2026
Expanded holiday tax will hike costs for families
Government plans for nationwide holiday tax will cost 33,000 jobs and hike the cost of a family holiday.
30 July 2026
New inquiry warns visitor levy must protect jobs, growth and tourism
The APPG for Hospitality & Tourism has published the findings of its inquiry into the Government’s proposed visitor levy in England.
30 July 2026
#VATsTheProblem campaign reaches 300,000 signatures
Hospitality and the public unite over calls for parity with European VAT rates ahead of new Chancellor’s first budget.
29 July 2026
UKHospitality responds to Government’s apprenticeship and skills support announcement
The Government’s withdrawal of an updated tipping code of practice less than three months before implementation has left hospitality in limbo, UKHospitality said.
25 July 2026
UKHospitality Cymru renews opposition to holiday tax proposals in Wales
The Government’s withdrawal of an updated tipping code of practice less than three months before implementation has left hospitality in limbo, UKHospitality said.
24 July 2026
Business groups unite against holiday tax
The Government’s withdrawal of an updated tipping code of practice less than three months before implementation has left hospitality in limbo, UKHospitality said.
24 July 2026
Edinburgh visitor levy pushes up prices
The Government’s withdrawal of an updated tipping code of practice less than three months before implementation has left hospitality in limbo, UKHospitality said.
23 July 2026
UKHospitality Scotland urges further action on business rates
The Government’s withdrawal of an updated tipping code of practice less than three months before implementation has left hospitality in limbo, UKHospitality said.
23 July 2026
UKHospitality Cymru calls for business rates relief
The Government’s withdrawal of an updated tipping code of practice less than three months before implementation has left hospitality in limbo, UKHospitality said.
23 July 2026
UKHospitality responds to Government’s business rates cuts for pubs, clubs and live music venues
The Government’s withdrawal of an updated tipping code of practice less than three months before implementation has left hospitality in limbo, UKHospitality said.
21 July 2026
UKHospitality reacts to Andy Burnham becoming Prime Minister
The Government’s withdrawal of an updated tipping code of practice less than three months before implementation has left hospitality in limbo, UKHospitality said.
14 July 2026
Urgent tipping clarity needed from Government
The Government’s withdrawal of an updated tipping code of practice less than three months before implementation has left hospitality in limbo, UKHospitality said.
08 July 2026
#VATsTheProblem shop launches for delivery
Hospitality businesses are now able to order printed campaign assets to be delivered direct to their venue.
08 July 2026
Back hospitality and boost Welsh economy with sector-wide business rates cut
UKHospitality Cymru has called on the new Welsh Government to reduce business rates for hospitality, which would represent swift delivery of its manifesto commitment.
01 July 2026
One-in-six venues risk closure, as sector unites behind VAT cut
A new survey of hospitality businesses reveals mounting cost pressure, as the number of businesses operating at a loss increases significantly in just three months.
24 June 2026
New Government proposals to lower business rates
Plans to improve hospitality business rates through tax reforms on online giants would be a positive step, UKHospitality said.
