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.
Press releaseScottish 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.
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.
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.
Advice and FAQsWelsh election – party manifestos explained
Ahead of the Welsh elections on 7 May, we’ve gone through all of the political party manifestos so you don’t have to.
Advice and FAQsScottish election – party manifestos explained
Ahead of the Scottish elections on 7 May, we’ve gone through all of the political party manifestos so you don’t have to.
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.
Press releaseSpring Forecast – our response
The Chancellor delivered her Spring Forecast, which primarily updated economic forecasts for the UK across inflation and other key metrics.
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.
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.