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Tube strike cancellation 'too late' for sector

08-Jan-2024 By Rebecca Weller

The damage done to hospitality businesses by tube strikes is “undoubtedly too late to reverse” as planned tube strikes in London are cancelled at the “eleventh hour”.

Xmas rail strikes cast 'dark shadow' despite RMT deal

30-Nov-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Industrial action will cause a “dark shadow” over festive trade despite rail unions pay deal to end dispute ahead of next year’s Spring strikes.

London tube strikes over Xmas 'challenging' for sector

10-Nov-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Hospitality firms in London “poised for an exceptionally challenging festive period” as RMT members vote to extend industrial action in the capital.

Christmas hopes pinned on rail strikes deal

08-Nov-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Christmas will “come early” for hospitality businesses if RMT members vote in agreement of a new deal that could see the end of rail strikes.

Northern business left 'hung out to dry' after HS2 scrapped

05-Oct-2023 By Rebecca Weller

The discontinuation of HS2 is a “travesty” and leaves northern businesses “hung out to dry”, but investment into improvement transport links is a “positive” step.

July rail strikes 'hammer blow' for sector

23-Jun-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Fresh rail strikes in July will be a “hammer blow” for hospitality businesses entering the peak summer season, UKHospitality (UKH) chief executive Kate Nicholls has stated.

ASLEF July overtime ban 'another setback' for sector

20-Jun-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Next month's overtime ban from the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF) is "another setback" for the industry, trade body UKHospitality has stated.

Sector 'losing hope' as fresh rail strikes announced

28-Apr-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Hospitality businesses are “losing hope” as latest rail strikes will impact the sector’s “crucial” summer season, according to trade body UKHospitality.

Sector 'collateral damage' in rail strikes furore

18-Jan-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Hospitality sites are “collateral damage” in ongoing rail disputes, industry trade body UKHospitality (UKH) has stated.

Xmas strikes 'death knell' for sector

06-Dec-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Hospitality sector set to face heavily disrupted festive trading season for the third year in a row as the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) confirms additional strikes will take place across Christmas Weekend.

Sector calls for 'urgent resolution' to rail dispute

30-Nov-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Trade bodies and leaders from across the sector have written to rail dispute representatives stressing the need for an “urgent resolution” ahead of the first “normal” festive trading period for three years.

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.

TfL confirms night tube services return

28-Jul-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Building confidence in the nations transport infrastructure is “vitally important” as businesses regain pre-pandemic levels of trade, the Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has stated.

Hospitality staff miss shifts due to rail strikes

27-Jul-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The hospitality sector faces further disruptions from rail strikes with more action announced from the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT).

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.

Timetable announced for rail strikes 'catastrophic' for sector

16-Jun-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Proposed timetable for upcoming rail strikes will have “catastrophic impact” on trade and limit access to cities, events, and festivals, according to the Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA).

Rail strikes will have 'devastating' impact on sector

09-Jun-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Rail strikes confirmed to take place later this month will have a “devastating” impact on the hospitality industry as it continues to rebuild following the pandemic, according to trade bodies and representatives across the sector.

Biggest rail dispute in 33 years 'jeopardises' sector's recovery

08-Jun-2022 By Rebecca Weller

More than 50,000 rail workers nationwide have been confirmed to strike later this month in the biggest network dispute since 1989, the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) has stated.

'Sensible and pragmatic' travel restrictions lift welcomed by sector

26-Jan-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The removal of mandatory coronavirus tests for fully vaccinated international travellers to the UK has been welcomed by trade bodies across the hospitality sector.

Night Tube to restart next month

15-Oct-2021 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Night Tube services will be reintroduced from the Central and Victoria lines next month, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced.

Easing of travel rules ‘welcome first step on path out of pandemic’

10-May-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Government’s announcement relaxing the rules around international travel has been welcomed by one trade body.