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.
Holiday tax would hit consumers with £1.6 billion tax rise
New economic analysis reveals the Government’s proposed holiday tax would shrink GDP and cause thousands of jobs losses.
Holiday tax impact report
New modelling lays bare the devastating impact a holiday tax in England would have on holidaymakers, businesses and the economy.
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.
Holiday tax hub
We’re calling on the Government to scrap the unfair holiday tax.
Our holiday tax hub provides members with the information they need to join our calls for change.
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.
More than 200 hospitality bosses urge Government to scrap unfair holiday tax
In a letter to the Chancellor, leading hospitality and leisure CEOs call on the Government to scrap plans for a Visitor Levy in England.
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.