Legislation

More rail strikes as sector 'suffering heavily'

31-Aug-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Announcement of further rail strikes to take place next month “catastrophic” for the hospitality and late-night economy which are already reporting losses and “at risk of failing”.

Energy now the biggest operating cost after staff

31-Aug-2022 By Gary Lloyd

The soaring cost of energy has shot up from being the fourth biggest operating cost to second, according to the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA).

UKH warns energy crisis will 'scar' high streets

31-Aug-2022 By Rebecca Weller

UKHospitality (UKH) has called on the Government to support SMEs to avoid “persistent scarring” of UK high streets.

90% of operators seeing energy quotes double

30-Aug-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

The large majority of pubs have been quoted energy prices double on new energy contracts, according to a recent flash survey.

Night-time economy at risk of 'collapsing'

30-Aug-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The UK’s night-time economy is at risk of collapsing in the coming months amid soaring energy costs, the Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has stated.

Truss’ rumoured VAT cut ‘big positive step’

30-Aug-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

Prime Minister contender Liz Truss is reportedly considering slashing VAT by five percentage points to 15%.

Sector left to face energy crisis 'alone'

30-Aug-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Leaders from across the sector have signed an open letter to the Government warning SMEs will close and jobs lost if immediate action isn’t taken on "unsustainable" energy bills for businesses.

Energy costs bring sector to 'tipping point'

26-Aug-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) has called for an energy cap for businesses and urgent help from the Government to support the sector through the winter as energy costs continue to soar.

'Lights off' warning amid 'devastating' energy hike

26-Aug-2022 By Rebecca Weller

An energy price cap hike has been described as “devastating” for the sector with many businesses at risk of facing “lights off” as consumers look to spend less in the on-trade.

Increase in minimum wage 'final nail in coffin'

24-Aug-2022 By Rebecca Weller

An increase to minimum wage would be the “final nail in the coffin” for the hospitality sector, according to one Canterbury based operator.

Gov responds to ‘extinction event’ energy crisis

24-Aug-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Government has responded to the current crisis of rocketing energy prices facing the pub sector, stating it will 'carry on supporting the industry'.

Brexit has cost UK growth, admits Johnson

23-Aug-2022 By Ed Bedington

Hospitality entrepreneur and leave campaigner Luke Johnson has admitted that Brexit has cost the UK economy growth.

Indefinite rail strikes 'catastrophic' for sector

22-Aug-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Indefinite transport strike action would be “catastrophic” for the sector and cause “irreparable damage”, the Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has stated.

Action needed now on energy crisis

19-Aug-2022 By Ed Bedington

In the 1920s there were pictures of German consumers wheeling barrows full of cash to pay for a loaf of bread.

'We are part of the community, and that's what we're at risk of losing'

19-Aug-2022 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington catches up with Isle of Wight operator Gav Young to discuss some of the key issues of the week from tax rebalancing, to price hikes and soaring energy costs.

Energy prices should be next PM’s priority

18-Aug-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

The new Prime Minister should make energy prices their first priority when they come into office, a poll from The Morning Advertiser revealed.

No sign of 'let up' as inflation exceeds 10%

18-Aug-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Pubs are stuck between a “rock and a hard place” as inflation and energy costs has continued to soar while consumer spend and confidence plummets, according to trade bodies across the sector.

Rocketing inflation puts 1 in 5 firms at risk

18-Aug-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

With inflation hitting more than 10%, 20.2% of night-time economy companies have stated they are losing money.

Brewers await clarity on extra charge for deposit scheme

16-Aug-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Small brewers are still waiting for clarity on how much extra they will have to pay in Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), which goes live in just under a year.

Energy crisis: ‘Situation dire’ for pubs

16-Aug-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

Trade body the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has written to the two Conservative party candidates, urging them to meet with business leaders to help save pubs and other hospitality venues from closure.

Pubs waiting on tax rebates worth £750m

15-Aug-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Pubs and bars in England are among the many UK businesses waiting on £750m in tax rebates amid calls to chancellor Nadhim Zahawi to speed up settlements.

What should the new PM make a priority?

15-Aug-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

With Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak fighting it out to become the next Conservative Party leader, we want to know what you think should be a priority for the next PM to concentrate on to help to the sector.

Trade bodies demand Gov act on energy costs

15-Aug-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Hospitality sector heavyweights have demanded urgent action from the Government as soaring energy prices have become an “existential emergency” that have put businesses and jobs at “grave risk”.

Under 2 months left of paper £20 notes

15-Aug-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

There are just 46 days left of the paper £20 and £50 notes being axed with the 30 September deadline looming.

Sunak vows to slash business rates

11-Aug-2022 By Gary Lloyd

PM candidate Rishi Sunak has vowed to slash business rates if he is elected as the next Conservative party leader.

'Petrifying' energy costs put sector on 'knife edge'

11-Aug-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Energy prices have left operators on a “knife edge” as rocketing bills “absolutely petrifying” for businesses, according to one London-based operator.

‘Rocketing energy bills killing pubs’

11-Aug-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

Rapidly escalating energy bills are topping the list of headwinds facing pubs with operators seeing costs quadruple.

Councils still not issuing Covid payments

09-Aug-2022 By Rebecca Weller

More than two fifths of councils have not begun making payments to businesses from the Covid Additional Relief Fund (CARF) support package, meaning thousands of businesses could miss out on £700m, research from property consultancy Gerald Eve has revealed.

Huge increase in hospitality businesses in ‘distress’

08-Aug-2022 By Georgi Gyton, MCA

There are 70% more bars and restaurants in “critical financial distress” than at this point last year, according to insolvency and restructuring advisor Begbies Traynor.

Recession and soaring inflation 'final straw' for sector

05-Aug-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Looming recession and soaring inflation could be “final straw” for small businesses and the Government must “act decisively and swiftly”, according to trade bodies across the sector.

DEFRA review into labour shortages

04-Aug-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Review into supply chain labour shortages to be carried out by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) brings a "welcome" and “positive step" forward for the sector, trade bodies across the industry have stated.

1 in 5 nightclubs close over past three years

02-Aug-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has called on the Government to recognise the “important part” nightclubs play on the nations well-being and protect late night businesses before it’s too late.

PCA announces new three-year strategy

02-Aug-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The pubs code adjudicator (PCA) yesterday (Monday 1 August) published a strategy for delivering its priorities over the next three years.

Keep hope alive

01-Aug-2022 By Ed Bedington

We're facing some challenging times as costs escalate and consumer cash gets pinched, but there are some bright spots, I hope...

Sunak remains pubs’ favourite for PM´

29-Jul-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak is The Morning Advertiser (MA) readers’ preference out of him and foreign secretary Liz Truss.

‘Thousands of pubs could close over soaring utility bills’

28-Jul-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Government has been urged to step in and help hospitality businesses to prevent thousands from closing due to rocketing energy prices, a procurement firm has warned.

Race to No.10: Sunak vs Truss on inflation and levelling up

26-Jul-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Taking part in a head-to-head debate on the BBC last night (Monday 25 July), Prime Ministerial (PM) candidates Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss discussed how they would tackle inflation, economic security and levelling up.

New Gov guidance on workers’ rights released

26-Jul-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Government has published new guidance for workers that aims to clarify their employment rights.

Digitalising business rates could weaken local authority powers

25-Jul-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The Government’s plans for digitalising business rates (DBR) set out last week could marginalise power among local authorities, according to Colliers.

Truss or Sunak – who would you rather be PM?

25-Jul-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

With foreign secretary Liz Truss and former Chancellor Rishi Sunak in the final two of the Conservative Party leadership race, we want to know which one our readers want as the next Prime Minister.

Alcohol duty reform delay ‘extremely disappointing’

21-Jul-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

Trade bodies have reacted to the Government’s announcement of delays to the next stages of the alcohol duty reform system

Sacha Lord calls for ease of Brexit restrictions

21-Jul-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Night-time economy adviser for Greater Manchester Sacha Lord has called on the Government to ease Brexit visa rules to stem the jobs crisis hitting the hospitality sector.

Recovery Loan Scheme to be extended

20-Jul-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Kwasi Kwarteng yesterday (Wednesday 20 July) announced the Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) was to be extended for a further two years in an effort to support businesses grappling with rising costs...

CAMRA urges Gov to ‘put tied tenants’ view front and centre’

20-Jul-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has asked the Government to ensure the view of tied tenants are the fore of its pubs code review.

Drug use 'won't be stopped' by new measures

19-Jul-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Recreational drug use, in particular within hospitality settings, “will not be stopped” using the suggested methods by Home Secretary Priti Patel, according to the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA).

Biffa to run Scottish Deposit Return Scheme

19-Jul-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Waste disposal business Biffa has been appointed as the logistics provider to ensure maximum recycling of drinks containers for the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in Scotland.

Allocation of Tips Bill 'welcome boost'

18-Jul-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The terms outlined in the Allocation of Tips Bill were “absolutely right” and a “welcome boost” according to trade bodies and industry leaders across the sector.

Further rail strikes 'catastrophic' for sector

15-Jul-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has raised further concerns over the sector’s post-pandemic recovery amid confirmation of more rail strikes, set to have a “catastrophic” impact on the industry.

RMT announces more rail strikes

14-Jul-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) has announced further strike action to take place later this month amid ongoing disputes around pay and job security.

Pubs code labelled ‘wholesale failure’

13-Jul-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The pubs code came under fire as a “wholesale failure” at the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) committee meeting yesterday (12 July), designed to assess the usefulness of the code.