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.
Press releaseScottish 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.
Press releaseGlasgow 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.
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.
NewsCommit 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.
NewsNext Welsh Government must properly reform business rates
The broken business rates system continues to punish hospitality and must be fixed by the next Welsh Government.
Press releaseIncreased rates relief positive, but bills still set to rise
The Scottish Government has announced it is increasing business rates relief to 40% for licensed hospitality premises.
Advice and FAQsWelsh business rates support – the details
The Welsh Government has announced a package of business rates support for pubs, bars, restaurants, cafes and live music venues.
Press releaseWelsh business rates support – our response
UKHospitality Cymru has said business rates bills will still increase in April, despite a further 15% discount for pubs, restaurants and cafes.
Press releaseScottish Government urged to rapidly introduce hospitality support
UKHospitality Scotland has called for the Scottish Government to make good on its promise to use new funds to support the sector.
Press releaseWelsh Government urged to bring forward business rates support for hospitality
UKHospitality Cymru is calling for the Welsh Government to use new funding to help hospitality, following support announced for English pubs.
Business rates support package – our response
Pubs will feel some relief, but urgency is needed to deliver on Government’s intention to tackle sector’s rising cost of doing business.
Business rates support package – the details
The Government has announced a package of business rates support for pubs and live music venues. We’ve broken down the details for members.
Press releaseCalls for further support as Scottish hospitality hit with business rates increases
The average pub in Scotland will see its business rates bill increase by £36,525 across the next three years.
