A look back: Summer Conference 2026
On Wednesday 11 June we held our annual Summer Conference looking at the future of hospitality.
‘VATs The Problem’ shop launched for operators
A new online shop with free, downloadable assets has launched for businesses to download and use in venue to promote the campaign.
Pub bookings surge almost 300% for England’s World Cup kick-off
Bookings to watch England’s first game in the pub are up 293%, as hospitality set for 42% sales boost across the group stage.
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Scottish pubs set for 40% sales boost, as Scotland campaign kicks off
Scotland’s first World Cup appearance in 28 years is expected to see fans pack pubs to watch the games.
Andy Burnham plans for pubs – our response
Andy Burnham, the Labour candidate in the Makerfield by-election, has set out a plan for pubs and the high street.
100,000 people back 10% VAT for hospitality
#VATsTheProblem campaign receives huge support from across the sector in first three days.
Zero hours consultation – our response
Government must avoid unnecessarily over-regulating flexible work, the trade body said, after a consultation into zero hours was published.
West Midlands Nighttime Economy Report – our response
The report recommends the need for national fiscal reform to support hospitality and local steps to improve licensing, planning and transport.
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.
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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.
