13 May 2026
Holiday Tax Bill will legislate for more expensive family holidays
The Government’s Holiday Tax Bill could add £100 to the cost of a family two-week holiday during a cost-of-living crisis.
12 May 2026
New Welsh Government should harness hospitality’s potential
Cutting business taxes and reforming business rates can help drive hospitality growth and job creation, UKHospitality Cymru said.
11 May 2026
Fix business rates in first 100 days, new Scottish Government urged
Reforming the broken business rates system should be the top business priority for the new Scottish Government.
07 May 2026
Government urged to provide hospitality energy support
UKHospitality sets out proposals for clear, targeted measures to support the sector through increased energy costs.
04 May 2026
Voters would punish MPs who back the holiday tax
A new poll finds that more than twice as many people oppose the Government’s proposed holiday tax (56%) as those who support it (24%).
22 April 2026
Inflation rises in March – our response
The UK inflation rate rose to 3.3% in the year to March, according to the Office for National Statistics, driven by rising fuel prices.
21 April 2026
Gill review should address ‘acute’ business rates challenges
The Gill Review is an ‘important opportunity’ to recommend significant reforms to improve the fairness of Scottish business rates.
01 April 2026
April cost increases will force two-thirds of hospitality to cut more jobs
Increases to employment costs and business rates will once again cause job losses and hit business viability, the hospitality sector warns.
01 April 2026
Scottish business rates rises will cause price rises and lost jobs
The latest member survey of UKHospitality Scotland members revealed the impact the lack of business rates support will have on businesses.
23 March 2026
Holiday tax would hit consumers with £1.6 billion tax rise
New economic analysis reveals the Government’s proposed holiday tax would shrink GDP and cause thousands of jobs losses.
16 March 2026
Youth employment announcement – our response
13 March 2026
Glasgow fire business support plan urgently needed
The Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council need to urgently publish a clear response and recovery plan for affected businesses.
03 March 2026
Spring Forecast – our response
The Chancellor delivered her Spring Forecast, which primarily updated economic forecasts for the UK across inflation and other key metrics.
19 February 2026
Hospitality industry launches sustainable chicken forum to drive welfare and sustainability progress
Eight businesses, owning or franchising 18 leading hospitality brands, have announced the formation of the Sustainable Chicken Forum.
18 February 2026
Proposed tourist tax is the wrong policy at the worst time
We have raised serious concerns about the timing and impact of the plans to give Mayor's the power to introduce a holiday tax in England.
16 February 2026
Commit to permanently lower Scottish business rates, parties urged
All political parties are urged to commit to introduce a permanently lower business rates poundage for hospitality.
