28 May 2026
Interim report into young people and work published – our response
The findings clearly demonstrate the damaging impact of increasing costs on job opportunities for young people in hospitality.
22 May 2026
First Minister makes business rates a 100 day priority – our response
The First Minister said addressing concerns with business rates was one of his four business priorities in his first 100 days.
21 May 2026
UKHospitality responds to VAT cut for family tickets and kid’s meals
Rising unemployment and fewer job opportunities is the result of endless cost increases for hospitality businesses.
19 May 2026
Unemployment rises in March – our response
Rising unemployment and fewer job opportunities is the result of endless cost increases for hospitality businesses.
18 May 2026
APPG for Hospitality and Tourism launch visitor levy inquiry
The group is seeking evidence from businesses about their views on the Government’s proposed visitor levy on overnight accommodation.
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
