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VATs The Problem Campaign Hits 300,000 Signatures

Following Andy Burnham’s 20% cut to business rates for pubs and live music venues in his first week as Prime Minister, the #VATsTheProblem campaign has reached another milestone, with 300,000 people having signed the petition supporting a new rate of 10% VAT for hospitality businesses.

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Birmingham College Acquires Former Cube Hotel and Restaurant

University College Birmingham has announced the acquisition of two venues within Birmingham’s The Cube, marking the beginning of a significant investment programme designed to create exceptional learning environments for the next generation of culinary and hospitality professionals.

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Wales Launches £2 Million Scheme to Help Make Tourism and Hospitality More Accessible

Tourism and hospitality businesses across Wales are being encouraged to apply for part of a new £2 million grant scheme to improve accessibility creating more inclusive visitor experiences, the Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy, Adam Price, has announced.

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Food Tech CEO Urges PM Andy Burnham to ‘Undo Damage’ Dealt To Small And Medium Businesses By Predecessors

A UK food technology entrepreneur has called on the new Prime Minister to review policies which disproportionately impact small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as he begins to set out his plan for government.

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Rising Compliance Risk: What the New Visa Rules Mean for Hospitality

World Cup screenings, warm-weather weekends and peak holiday demand have brought a welcome increase in trade for pubs, restaurants and hotels. Venues are extending opening hours, adding extra shifts and adjusting rotas to cope with demand.

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Hospitality Insolvencies Decline as World Cup and Warm Weather Boost Trading

The latest company insolvency statistics show accommodation and food services insolvencies have continued its downward trend, falling 15% from 279 in May 2026 to 237…

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