The hospitality trade has broadly welcomed today's Budget announcement, but expressed disappointment at the Chancellor's decision not to permanently lock in a lower rate of VAT for the sector.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set out his plan to 'ease the burden' of business rates in a Budget that promised more frequent revaluations and a one-year discount for the sector.
Ahead of today’s (27 October) Autumn Budget, here are five things to look out for that will have a significant impact on hospitality as it recovers from the pandemic.
Pret A Manger and fast food brand A&W Food Services of Canada have reached an initial agreement to introduce the Pret brand and products to A&W restaurants in Canada.
Hospitality leaders in Scotland have described the first weekend of mandatory Covid vaccine certificate enforcement as 'an unmitigated disaster', with footfall falling by up to 40% and staff facing abuse.
More than 200 hospitality leaders have signed a letter to the Chancellor ahead of Wednesday's (27 October) Budget, calling for a permanent reduced rate of VAT for the sector.
Lewis Hamilton-backed vegan fast-food group Neat Burger is ramping up its expansion in the capital following the completion of a funding round that valued the company at $70m.
D&D London is looking to grow its estate significantly in the next two to three years with 16 potential projects in the UK and overseas currently in the pipeline.
The Government has announced a consultation to temporarily amend so-called 'cabotage' rights in another bid to try and alleviate the pressures of Britain’s ongoing supply chain crisis.
UKHospitality is to request an urgent meeting with the Treasury, amid reports a major overhaul of business rates has been shelved so ministers and officials can undertake further work..
Plans for a major overhaul of the business rates system have been shelved, with Chancellor Rishi Sunak now only expected to unveil smaller scale tweaks in this month's Budget.
CrepeAffaire is planning to open up to 50 new franchised sites in the UK and overseas under its core brand and its more recently launched Crepe & Roll.
Popeyes UK’s chief development officer Tom Byng, Big Table Group’s property director Matthew Ainger, and Itsu’s property director will discuss the opportunity for well-capitalised businesses looking to grow post-pandemic, at MCA’s Restaurant Conference...
Industry experts have warned a Government-brokered deal to ensure CO2 supplies to UK businesses until the new year risks pushing up food and drink prices in the run-up to Christmas.
Two of the industry’s brightest stars took to the stage at The Restaurant Show to discuss role models, representation, working conditions and what hospitality needs to do to attract more women.
UKHospitality has launched a campaign calling on the Chancellor Rishi Sunak to make the current 12.5% VAT rate for hospitality permanent and thus help bolster the sector's post-Covid recovery.
Corbin & King CEO Jeremy King, KFC’s UK & Ireland MD Paula Mackenzie, and Five Guys CEO John Eckbert and are just some of the big-name speakers on the line-up at MCA’s Restaurant Conference next month.
Nightclub industry representatives have reacted furiously after a narrow vote in the Senedd paved the way for mandatory NHS Covid passes for nightclubs and large events in Wales.
McDonald's UK and Ireland (UK&I) has launched a new sustainability strategy with the aim of achieving net zero emissions across its entire business and value chain by 2040.
UKHospitality has called for a targeted package of post-pandemic support for the sector, including a permanent lower rate of VAT, in its Budget submission to the Treasury.
The Government has been warned that hospitality businesses could be put 'at risk of insolvency or takeover' if forced to pay rent arrears accrued during the pandemic.
Trade associations representing the UK’s hospitality and tourism sectors have joined forces to call on the Chancellor Rishi Sunak to introduce a permanent lower rate of VAT to accelerate the UK’s economic recovery.
UKHospitality is urging all in the industry to ensure they are fully aware of and compliant with landmark legislation on allergen labelling for pre-packaged foods, which comes into force later this week.
The British Takeaway Campaign (BTC) has accused the Government of showing 'very little consideration' for small, independent businesses on its newly-formed Hospitality Sector Council.
