20 October 2026
Back hospitality to solve NEETs crisis, sector’s rising stars urge Government
A group of under-30s that are examples of hospitality’s career potential have urged Govt to not make the next generation the lost generation.
15 October 2026
Hospitality partners with Government to deliver 100,000 jobs for young people
Hospitality businesses commit to hiring 100,000 young people through a major partnership between the Government and UKHospitality.
14 October 2026
#VATsTheProblem petition submitted to 10 Downing Street
With the campaign passing 400,000 supporters, the strength of support for 10% hospitality VAT was submitted to the Prime Minister’s office.
05 October 2026
Placemaking report launched as a blueprint for the high street
The report sets out how removing regulatory barriers, alongside tackling cost pressures, would allow hospitality to thrive as a placemaker.
01 October 2026
Hospitality has the highest tax burden in the economy, new data reveals
Hospitality has the highest effective tax rate of any sector in the UK, leading to fewer jobs for young people and higher prices.
28 September 2026
Scottish Government backs #VATsTheProblem campaign
The backing follows an open letter to the First Minister from more than 100 leading Scottish hospitality figures last week.
28 September 2026
Welsh councils forced to scrap holiday tax plans after mass opposition
Overwhelming opposition from residents, visitors and businesses demonstrate the unpopularity of a holiday tax.
22 September 2026
Hospitality leaders urge Scottish Government to back 10% hospitality VAT
More than 100 chefs and hospitality businesses across Scotland have written to the First Minister, asking him to back #VATsTheProblem.
18 September 2026
UKHospitality Cymru responds to business rates cut
Unlimited tax raising powers on family holidays will have a ‘genuinely catastrophic’ impact, risking at least 33,000 jobs.
14 September 2026
800 hospitality businesses urge Prime Minister to make good on VAT pledge
In February, Andy Burnham publicly supported a lower rate of VAT for hospitality.
11 September 2026
Mayors urged to support 10% VAT as condition for holiday tax
As Mayors view a holiday tax as ‘normal’ in other cities, they should back the 10% hospitality VAT common in those countries.
10 September 2026
Government set to announce unlimited taxation on family holidays
Unlimited tax raising powers on family holidays will have a ‘genuinely catastrophic’ impact, risking at least 33,000 jobs.
09 September 2026
Budget must reduce hospitality tax burden to create jobs
UKHospitality calls the Government to rebalance the tax system in the upcoming Budget for the hospitality sector.
07 September 2026
Minister urged to lower business rates for Welsh hospitality
UKHospitality Cymru made the case directly to Adam Price MS, the Cabinet Minister responsible for economic strategy and hospitality, for practical measures to reduce Welsh hospitality's tax burden.
27 August 2026
New guest safety principles for accommodation providers launched
New guidance sets out to further protect guest safety, security and privacy and ensure that access to accommodation is managed safely.
27 August 2026
New NEETs figures – our response
The Office for National Statistics revealed the number of NEETs fell by 30,000 in the last quarter, but further action is vital to drive more job creations and opportunities for young people to sustain this decline.
