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‘Arbitrary’ election pledges to cut UK migration will worsen worker shortages

Firms that employ millions in manufacturing, hospitality and construction already struggling to plugs gaps after Brexit

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2024

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Evening Standard · May 13, 2024

Why Home Office visa plans will be ‘nail in the coffin’ for UK hospitality

Rise in salary requirements will further fuel staff shortages in industry that relies on skilled migrant workers

The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2024

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New York Times accuses ChatGPT maker OpenAI and Microsoft of copyright infringement – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as news publisher says AI tools use its content without permission

The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2023

New Migration Requirements Are Pushing Women And Small Businesses Out Of The UK

Women, children and small businesses are bearing the brunt of the government's new anti-immigration strategies, according to experts.

International Business Times UK · Dec 11, 2023

Pub and bar groups hope for strong Christmas trade in London, but rail strikes to hit total hospitality spend

Pub and bar groups look to be in line for bumper Christmas party trade in London with bookings on the up, but the industry warned rail strikes could hurt total hospitality spend in the capital.

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2023

Brexit, COVID And Strikes Have Left Hospitality Businesses In 'Crisis'

UK Hospitality says businesses are left in "crisis" mode after the recent Autumn Statement announced that the standard business multiplier would increase by more than six per cent.

International Business Times UK · Dec 4, 2023

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‘It’s soul-destroying to have one customer on a Saturday’: Is the party over for the UK’s pubs and clubs?

Reeling from Brexit, Covid and soaring energy costs, UK pubs and clubs are calling time on opening all week. Can they survive?

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2023

Hospitality companies face £160m sales hit from upcoming tube strikes

UKHospitality said firms are set to experience lost sales to the tune of £160 million later this month

Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2023

Thousands of businesses can’t afford crippling rates on taxpayer-backed Covid loans

Exclusive: Figures show £26bn was loaned out to around 100,000 firms under the government-backed scheme, but only one in four have paid off the debt

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

Coronation treats: Retailers ready as consumers stock up for festivities

Searches for coronation-themed recipes are soaring and supermarkets are stocking up on Champagne, scones, jam and clotted cream.

The Independent UK · May 3, 2023

Bars and restaurant businesses would be ‘naïve’ to think government will cut VAT again, says UK hospitality leader

The government cut tax during the pandemic, but won't be doing it again says Kate Nicholls

Manchester Evening News · Mar 14, 2023

Hospitality bosses urge Chancellor to reform rates, planning and licensing in 2023 budget

UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said that without these changes, some hospitality companies could go out of business

Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2023

UK may avoid 2022 recession after growing 0.1% in November – as it happened

UK economy beat forecasts with 0.1% growth in November, as food and drink businesses benefited from the FIFA World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2023

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The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023

Pubs and restaurants could cut opening hours to survive ‘perfect storm’ this year

Businesses considering cutting capacity by up to 20 per cent, hospitality chief warns

Daily Mirror · Dec 30, 2022

Hospitality faces 'perfect storm' in 2023 as ministers look at halving energy bill support

The Chief Executive of UK Hospitality Kate Nicholls said companies are facing soaring energy bills, record levels of inflation, lower consumer confidence, and a £1.5billion hit from December's rail strikes

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2022

250,000 hospitality jobs at risk without more energy bills support, industry chief warns

Warning thousands of businesses will ‘have no option but to hand back the keys’

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2022

Energy firms accused of profiteering with ‘horrendous rates’ for care homes

Exclusive: Care England calls for Ofgem investigation into suppliers’ practices in letter seen by the Guardian

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Birmingham Post · Nov 15, 2022

Autumn Statement: Businesses tell us what they want from fuel duty, energy bills to business rates

Businesses draw up their wish list ahead of the Autumn Statement on November 17

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2022

‘We need help now’: UK hospitality warns of ‘tidal wave’ of closures as crises loom

After lockdown closures, supply and staffing issues, inflation and high energy bills could be fatal for many businesses

Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2022

£14 pints? Pubs say they’ll call orders long before then — but vow to battle on

Soaring energy prices, runaway inflation and the cost of living crisis pose a life-or-death threat to hospitality businesses, especially in London. Publicans and restaurateurs say they have little choice but to dramatically raise prices — so, asks David Ellis, what can be done to help them?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2022

Hospitality sector: mini-budget judged a missed opportunity to help

Freeze on alcohol duty welcomed, but lack of new measures to support struggling businesses disappoints

Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2022

Pub and restaurant body challenges Chancellor on VAT budget omission

UKHospitality boss insists ignored business rates must also be urgently addressed in autumn budget or before

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022

Pub boss faces ‘up to 25%’ slump in trade due to rail strikes

Clive Watson, founder of City Pub Group, said it is ‘barely worth opening’ some sites near train stations.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2022

UK’s star chefs get creative to keep menu prices down

Faced with staff shortages, soaring food costs and rising pay, restaurants are trying out less expensive ingredients

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