Legislation

Budget ‘last chance for Gov to stop rates bills quadrupling’

21-Oct-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

Bosses of the country’s biggest and well-known pub groups have backed calls for business rates support at the Budget.

Sector reveals hopes and fears in Budget lead-up

18-Oct-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

Business rates, wage increases and tax rises are just three areas of concern leaders from the sector have highlighted ahead of the Budget on Wednesday 30 October.

Review of the Week

Maintain the pressure ahead of budget

18-Oct-2024 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with UKHospitality boss Kate Nicholls to get her take on the week's events and why the sector needs to maintain pressure on Government and MPs ahead of the budget.

Tube strikes will impact sector on 'key' trading days

16-Oct-2024 By Rebecca Weller

November’s Tube strikes will have a “significant impact” on London’s hospitality firms on key trading days, one industry body has said after further industrial action was announced.

UKH: NI hike would 'hammer' sector

15-Oct-2024 By Rebecca Weller

An increase to employer national insurance (NI) contributions would “hammer” the hospitality sector.

Opinion

Government needs to get off the fence and give clarity to businesses

15-Oct-2024 By Ed Bedington

We’ve seen a lot of recent headlines around how the new Government is pro-business, hosting investment events and courting the international business community.

Starmer refuses to rule out employer NI hike

15-Oct-2024 By Rebecca Weller

The Prime Minister has refused to rule out a National Insurance (NI) increase for employers in the upcoming Budget.

100 DAYS OF LABOUR

'Words must be met with action' as Labour marks 100 days

11-Oct-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Voices from across the sector have urged the Government to be clearer on its plans for future growth and make good on its pre-election promises after it marked 100 days in power.

Review of the Week

'We need to shout about being a great place to work'

11-Oct-2024 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with the BII's Steve Alton in the wake of the Government's employment bill announcement.

Employment Rights Bill will have 'major ramifications' for pubs

11-Oct-2024 By Emma Eversham

Employment law specialists have advised the pub sector to review their employment practices now so they are ready to implement changes when the Employment Rights Bill comes into force.

Sector braces for NLW increase in Budget

10-Oct-2024 By Phil Mellows

Publicans are bracing themselves for another possible jump in the national living wage (NLW) when Rachel Reeves addresses parliament in her first Budget as chancellor on 30 October.

Employment Rights Bill 'not without cost' for sector

10-Oct-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Employment Rights Bill represents “significant shift” for workers but the changes “are not without cost” for employers, voices from across the sector have warned.

BBPA: 'Pubs will close and it will be the end of the affordable pint'

09-Oct-2024 By Rebecca Weller

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has warned “pubs will close and it will be the end of the affordable pint” without targeted support in the Budget later this month.

'One-size-fits-all decisions' in the Budget could harm economic growth

09-Oct-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Sweeping “one-size-fits-all decisions” in the upcoming Budget will not aid economic growth, Night-Time Economy (NTE) Advisor for Greater Manchester Sacha Lord has said.

'Concerning times' as energy bills are set to rise

08-Oct-2024 By Felicity Giles

Consumers have been urged to check meters and remain vigilant around energy bills as gas and electricity are rising.

Barclays 2024 Consumer Spend Report reveals limited growth

08-Oct-2024 By Felicity Giles

The Barclay’s Consumer Spend Report 2024 has shown recent consumer spending habits with limited growth throughout hospitality and other industries.

Water companies ordered to refund £157m on bills due to 'poor' service

08-Oct-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Both household and business customers are set to benefit from a £157m refund on their water bills as the industry regulator demands refund due to “poor” service from providers.

Amy Lamé to step down as London Night Czar

03-Oct-2024 By Rebecca Weller

London Night Czar Amy Lamé will step down from the role after eight years.

Security licences framework ‘must be reformed’

02-Oct-2024 By Gary Lloyd

The Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) fears the rules governing the regulation of employing security staff are not “fit for purpose” and has demanded reform.

New tipping legislation 'good for us all'

01-Oct-2024 By Felicity Giles

Employees must be given 100% of tips under a new law, which comes into force today (Tuesday 1 October).

NI sector staff ‘denied fair tips laws’

01-Oct-2024 By Gary Lloyd

Hospitality workers in Northern Ireland will not have a legal safety net to receive 100% of tips given by customers unlike the rest of the UK, according to Unite the union.

MUP increase criticised by Scottish trade body

30-Sep-2024 By Rebecca Weller

The increase to Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) has been criticised by a Scottish trade body.

Night-time & hospitality firms 'most affected' by smoking restrictions

27-Sep-2024 By Felicity Giles

The Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has released a statement in regards to the national debate on smoking regulations.

Operators 'taxed to death' & urge Gov to 'maintain status quo'

25-Sep-2024 By Felicity Giles

UKHospitality (UKH) has called for "urgent solutions" in order to tackle the potential rising business costs throughout the hospitality industry in 2025.

Local pubs 'invaluable' to communities

24-Sep-2024 By Felicity Giles

A new report by Localis group has urged ministers to save local pubs. The report claims local establishments provide invaluable socio economic value.

Deep reform of business rates 'cannot be done' before April

23-Sep-2024 By Rebecca Weller

The Government will not be able to deliver a “substantial, deep reform” to business rates before April next year, UKHospitality (UKH) has stated.

Welsh tax laws could provide new guidelines for UK Government

23-Sep-2024 By Felicity Giles

The Local Government Finance (Wales) Act has become law, including the introduction of specific measures in order to easily reform business rates.

UKH: 'A version of the outdoor smoking ban will happen'

20-Sep-2024 By Rebecca Weller

A version of the smoking ban proposals in pubs gardens “will happen”, The Morning Advertiser (MA) has learned.

Research reveals pubs make just 12p on a pint of beer

20-Sep-2024 By Rebecca Weller

An industry trade body has called for a 5% duty cut in the upcoming Budget as new research revealed pubs make just 12p on a pint of beer after costs and taxes have been deducted.

Interest rates hold 'another blow' for sector

19-Sep-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Stagnant interest rates have dealt the hospitality sector “another blow” as firms continue to struggle against rising costs.

Rail strikes to end ahead of 'critical' period for sector

19-Sep-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Hospitality sector “breathing a huge sigh of relief” as rail strikes come to an end before the “critical golden quarter”, UKHospitality (UKH) has said.

CAMRA: 'Duty cut would add £70m to economy'

16-Sep-2024 By Rebecca Weller

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) had urged the Government to slash tax on pints in pubs ahead of the Budget next month.

Level of VAT paid by pubs branded 'extraordinarily demoralising'

13-Sep-2024 By Rebecca Weller

The level of VAT paid by pubs has been labelled “extraordinarily demoralising” while others felt business rates reformation was a "more pressing issue".

Opinion

Government needs to wake up to pub plight

13-Sep-2024 By Ed Bedington

The news that 16 pubs closed each week between January and June will come as little surprise to many in the sector.

Martyn’s Law has first reading in parliament

13-Sep-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

Martyn’s Law, which is more formally known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises Bill) has been introduced to parliament.

GDP figure shows need to 'unshackle' sector

11-Sep-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Stagnant economic growth demonstrates the need to “unshackle” the hospitality sector, one trade body has said.

‘Imperative business rates cliff edge is addressed’

10-Sep-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Government has been urged to provide a solution in avoiding sky-rocketing business rates bills in the upcoming Budget.

The Lock In Podcast

Summer? What summer?

09-Sep-2024 By Ed Bedington

The Lock In Podcast is back for an unprecedented fifth season, and we're taking a look back at the summer trade!

Hospitality APPG elects new chair

05-Sep-2024 By Rebecca Weller

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for hospitality and tourism has been reconstituted with a new chair.

BBPA urges Gov to support pubs as sector contributes billions in GVA

05-Sep-2024 By Rebecca Weller

An industry trade body has called for Government support to tackle “soaring” costs after new research showed the sector has added billions to economy in just one year.

Half of operators broke even over summer

04-Sep-2024 By Nikkie Thatcher

Just under one in two operators broke even over the summer with a further quarter making a loss during the traditionally bumper months, new research has revealed.