The Latest Breaking News from UKHospitality

IN FOCUS: Chain restaurants were once the cornerstones of British dining, loved for their affordability and reliability. But rising costs, changing tastes and the pressures of a shifting dining landscape are pushing them to the brink. Can they adapt, asks Hannah Twiggs, or are they destined to become relics of…

Her speech will come against a backdrop of criticism from the hospitality sector about changes to national insurance contributions.

Employers say they will be counting costs of budget amid increases to national insurance contributions

Eurozone GDP grew by 0.4% in the last quarter, faster than expected, as Germany’s economy avoids second contraction in a row

Joint statement by lobby groups calls on chancellor to make Covid-era rates relief for hospitality permanent

Smaller pubs have been particularly hard hit amidst ‘sky-high’ costs, with UKHospitality warning ‘urgent action’ is needed from the new Government

The British Beer And Pub Association estimates that landlords will pull an extra 10 million pints from the pre-match build up to the final whistle

Trade body UKHospitality says it expects England’s appearance in the final to deliver a 50% increase in sales

Alton Towers and Legoland owner alters tactics after period of VAT cuts and people spending cash saved during lockdowns

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The data comes as separate figures show how live music helped bring 'huge crowds' to the capital in 2023