All the latest business news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Rises in National Insurance contributions and the dividend tax will be a hammer blow for small firms
Responding to a 1.25% increase in National Insurance Contributions (NICs) for employers, employees
Read more...Small firms should not be penalised with a higher business rates bill for greening their premises or improving staff wellbeing with new amenities, while childcare providers should be granted rates relief
Read more...Local businesses will be celebrated through a new Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) social media campaign, #MyHiddenGems. It is set to run throughout the summer to help raise the profile
Read more...The British are known for being less than complimentary tippers, but with COVID-19 forcing many small businesses to close, it begs the question of whether the UK is now becoming more generous
Read more...The delay in the easing of lockdown restrictions in England until 19 July due to rising coronavirus cases, should be accompanied by further government support measures, according to John Webber
Read more...The record number of new businesses started in 2020 are set to create thousands of jobs in the coming years, with one-in-four food takeaway and delivery business owners planning to hire one or more employees, new research has found.
Read more...The government has abandoned plans to implement a vaccine passports when people visit pubs bars and restaurants in what is described a huge boost for…
Read more...Borrowers can use these options individually or in combination with each other, and remain responsible for repaying their Bounce Back Loan and fully liable for the debt.
Read more...Responding to the new lockdown grants for businesses announced by the Chancellor today, Cllr Richard Watts, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Resources Board, said:
Read more...Businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors are to receive a one-off grant worth up to £9,000, the Chancellor has announced.
Read more...Business owners affected by the pandemic will be protected from eviction until the end of March 2021, Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick announced today (9 December 2020).
Read more...Small businesses in England will receive a significant £2.2 billion from the government to help them through the current period of national restrictions.
Read more...A test case has begun this week brought by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) against eight insurers for Business Interruption insurance
Read more...Restructuring and advisory consultants RSM has called on the Chancellor to urgently consider a twelve-month delay to the introduction of HMRC’s preferential creditor status.
Read more...The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan met businesses in the heart of London’s West End to highlight the urgent action needed to protect its future in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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