New analysis by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has highlighted the significant tax burden facing the UK’s hospitality and retail sectors, with businesses collectively paying…
Read more...UK hotels face adsorbing the cost of a crippling tourist levy with potential VAT double whammy. Paul Callingham, Chairman of Starboard Hotels, said: “UK hotels…
Read more...The UK hotel industry ended the summer on a high, driven by a run of major events, but fears are growing that the government’s tourist…
Read more...Bidfood has marked the third anniversary of its Open Doors Programme, celebrating 33 innovative food and drink suppliers it has introduced into the wholesale market….
Read more...As a result of the industry-wide open letter, which was signed by the likes of Tom Kitchin, Lorna McNee and the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh,…
Read more...Three Welsh councils have either voted against or suspended plans to introduce a holiday tax, after its consultations revealed mass opposition to the proposed new…
Read more...Food and drink prices in hospitality rose by 0.2% month-on-month in July, the latest Foodservice Price Index from NIQ and Prestige Purchasing reveals.
Read more...Cyngor Gwynedd has put the brakes on its proposed visitor levy, citing the scale and intensity of feedback gathered during a public consultation that ran through the summer.
Read more...More than 100 leading chefs and hospitality businesses across Scotland have written to the First Minister, asking him to back the #VATsTheProblem campaign.
Read more...AA Hotel & Hospitality Services has revealed the winners of its 2026 awards, honouring the exceptional accomplishments of British hospitality professionals.
Read more...Stats released today by The Insolvency Service reveal that administrations were 44% higher than in July 2026, and 60% higher than in August 2025. Administration numbers have been volatile in recent months, driven by over 250 connected companies in the Real Estate sector entering administration.
Read more...Pubs and other small and medium-sized hospitality businesses will need to have, or agree to install, a smart meter in order to sign up to…
Read more...Clermont Hotel Group (CHG) has been recognised for its approach to people and culture at the 2026 HR in Hospitality Awards, with Group HR Director Heather Harris taking home the highly coveted HR Leader of the Year Award.
Read more...The Welsh Government has announced it will cut business rates for hospitality venues by 30% from April next year. Businesses with a rateable value below £51,000 will be eligible for the discount.
Read more...Hilton has announced a significant expansion to its value-focused brand Spark by Hilton with the signing of 10 hotels across the UK, boosting the brand’s…
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