The reduced rate of VAT as part of the Great British Summer Savings package – guidance
This is guidance reduced rate of VAT as part of the Great British Summer Savings package.
Employment Rights Act – notice of shifts and payment for shifts cancelled, curtailed or moved at short notice
This guidance specifically covers proposals regarding notice of shifts and payment for shifts cancelled, curtailed or moved at short notice.
Employment Rights Act – reforms of zero hours and similar contracts
Reforms of zero hours and similar contracts are arguably the most consequential part of the Employment Rights Act for hospitality.
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.
Advice for pubs showing World Cup 2026 matches
This advice and guidance is intended to help pubs who plan to screen World Cup 2026 games in their venue this summer.
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.
Government urged to provide hospitality energy support
UKHospitality sets out proposals for clear, targeted measures to support the sector through increased energy costs.
Welsh 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.
Scottish 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.
Deposit Return Scheme in Wales
The Welsh Government has published its proposals for a Deposit Return Scheme. Members can find out exclusively what it means for hospitality.
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.
Commit 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.
Next 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.














