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Lockdown will be extended in Wales next week, says first minister
The lockdown announced in response to the coronavirus outbreak will be extended beyond the initial three weeks in Wales, first minister Mark Drakeford has announced.
Struggling businesses urge chancellor’s intervention on government-backed loans
The British Takeaway Campaign (BTC) has written to business secretary Alok Sharma calling for “more than just words” and has demanded a “fair approach" from banks.
Message to landlords: ‘Stop fighting, stop threatening and we’ll talk about this in six months’ time’
Operators who narrowly missed out on business rates suspension left 'frustrated'
UKHospitality calls for new chancellor to boost the sector in forthcoming budget
The UK hospitality industry has called on the new chancellor of the exchequer Rishi Sunak to[...]
UK without tourism minister following dramatic reshuffle that saw new chiefs for culture and environment
The UK is currently without a tourism minister after Helen Whately MP vacated the position she[...]
End of frictionless trade with EU on 1 January 2021 could bring 'significant disruption'
“Significant disruption”, particularly in the supply of fresh fruit and vegetables, will be seen if infrastructure[...]
Fred Sirieix calls for an end to years of 'no visible action' on industry's staffing crisis
Front of house figurehead Fred Sirieix has written an open letter to the industry and government[...]
Restaurant chiefs call on government to cut wine duty to ease pressure on hospitality businesses
A group of esteemed restaurant chiefs have written to the government calling for taxes on wine to be cut to ease pressure on the hospitality sector."
National Living Wage to increase by 6.2% from 1 April 2020
The National Living Wage will increase by 6.2% to £8.72 on 1 April 2020, the Treasury has announced this morning.
Government renews commitment to business rates reform in Queen's Speech
The government has confirmed its commitment to a review of business rates in today’s Queen Speech, and stated that revaluations will be held on a three-year cycle from 2021.
UKHospitality calls on Tory government to honour business rates pledge
UKHospitality has said the Conservative election triumph is the beginning of the end of uncertainty for[...]
Parliamentary report calling for action on hospitality business rates welcomed
A parliamentary report into business rates calling for action to help the hospitality industry has been[...]
Striking Aramark workers on verge of deal with government department
Striking Aramark workers at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) are on the[...]
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