NewsHospitality leaders urge Scottish Government to back 10% hospitality VAT
More than 100 chefs and hospitality businesses across Scotland have written to the First Minister, asking him to back #VATsTheProblem.
Holiday tax scheme proposal – what to know
We break down the Government’s response to its consultation on a holiday tax and set out the proposals as they stand.
800 hospitality businesses urge Prime Minister to make good on VAT pledge
In February, Andy Burnham publicly supported a lower rate of VAT for hospitality.
Mayors urged to support 10% VAT as condition for holiday tax
As Mayors view a holiday tax as ‘normal’ in other cities, they should back the 10% hospitality VAT common in those countries.
Government set to announce unlimited taxation on family holidays
Unlimited tax raising powers on family holidays will have a ‘genuinely catastrophic’ impact, risking at least 33,000 jobs.
Budget must reduce hospitality tax burden to create jobs
UKHospitality calls the Government to rebalance the tax system in the upcoming Budget for the hospitality sector.
NewsMinister urged to lower business rates for Welsh hospitality
UKHospitality Cymru made the case directly to Adam Price MS, the Cabinet Minister responsible for economic strategy and hospitality, for practical measures to reduce Welsh hospitality’s tax burden.
Hospitality turns VAT relief into family promotions as cost pressures persist
The Government’s withdrawal of an updated tipping code of practice less than three months before implementation has left hospitality in limbo, UKHospitality said.
New NEETs figures – our response
The Office for National Statistics revealed the number of NEETs fell by 30,000 in the last quarter, but further action is vital to drive more job creations and opportunities for young people to sustain this decline.
Hospitality confidence sees ‘Burnham bounce’
Hospitality confidence sees ‘Burnham bounce’, but costs and political instability holding back investment, new polling reveals.
Zero hours and shifts reforms could cost up to £2.9bn – our response
Government analysis reveals up to £2.9 billion annual employer cost of reforms to zero hours contracts and shifts.
Expanded holiday tax will hike costs for families
Government plans for nationwide holiday tax will cost 33,000 jobs and hike the cost of a family holiday.
New inquiry warns visitor levy must protect jobs, growth and tourism
The APPG for Hospitality & Tourism has published the findings of its inquiry into the Government’s proposed visitor levy in England.
#VATsTheProblem campaign reaches 300,000 signatures
Hospitality and the public unite over calls for parity with European VAT rates ahead of new Chancellor’s first budget.
Press releaseUKHospitality Cymru renews opposition to holiday tax proposals in Wales
The Government’s withdrawal of an updated tipping code of practice less than three months before implementation has left hospitality in limbo, UKHospitality said.
Business groups unite against holiday tax
The Government’s withdrawal of an updated tipping code of practice less than three months before implementation has left hospitality in limbo, UKHospitality said.