Wetherspoons boss warns changes to alcohol duties ‘bad news’ for hospitality The increases to a number of drinks, set out in the Spring Budget, are set to come into force on Tuesday The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023
Increased duty on alcohol will ‘cripple’ hospitality businesses Colin Neill, of Hospitality Ulster, said businesses will have no option but to increase prices. The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023
Cost of living: Northern Ireland hospitality businesses face uncertainty despite busy Christmas Industry leaders have warned businesses are worried about the impact of rising energy and stock bills Belfast Live · Jan 4, 2023
Energy bill plans do not provide enough support in Northern Ireland – Murphy The Government has announced a price cap for households and businesses from November. The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022
Derry restaurant owner warns of extreme worry as energy bill nears £100,000 a year The government are urged to step in before healthy businesses are forced to close Belfast Live · Sep 2, 2022
The rise of al fresco: How outdoor dining is transforming Belfast's food scene "Perhaps the pandemic forced us outside again in the fresh air, which isn’t a bad thing" Belfast Live · Jul 17, 2022
Cost of living crisis: Northern Ireland hospitality businesses that have closed due to rising prices Colin Neill from Hospitality Ulster described the current situation as "worse than Covid" for the industry Belfast Live · Jul 2, 2022
Cost-of-living crisis: Rising costs "worse than Covid" for hospitality as NI restaurants close Colin Neill from Hospitality Ulster said the industry is battling rising supply and labour costs Belfast Live · Jun 29, 2022
Hospitality chief welcomes relaxation of restriction but tells of damage caused Colin Neill said restrictions on the sector over Christmas had a “crippling” effect. The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022