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Local authorities push for control over tourist taxes

Devolving income and tourism taxes to England’s counties could generate over £4bn annually for investment in local services and to drive economic growth, according

Hospitality sector faces higher training costs after funding cuts

Research shows that government cuts to apprenticeship funding for over-21s will cost UK employers £214m in additional training costs, with hospitality companies among those

Unexpected inflation data shakes business confidence

UK inflation has surged to 3.6% in the year to June a sharp rise from May and well above the Bank of England’s 2%

Oasis reunion brings 56% boost to hospitality sales

Hospitality operators in Manchester, Edinburgh and London can expect a welcome boost to trade when Oasis come to town for their much-anticipated reunion shows

Upward-only rent review ban could mark major win for hospitality

The government may hand local leaders direct control over growth plans that determine where new homes get built and which transport links get funded.

Personal guarantees stifling small business growth, FSB warns

Excessive personal guarantees are “shackling” ambition and risk stifling the growth the economy needs, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned. Research by

Hospitality industry loses 69,000 jobs as PM warned of tax impact

The hospitality industry has lost 69,000 jobs since Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s increase in employers’ national insurance contributions took effect, a stark reversal from the

England’s Euro debut set to boost hospitality by £32m

UK consumers are expected to spend £31.9m at hospitality venues while watching England’s opening match against France in the Women’s Euros tournament, according to

UK hospitality industry secures £3m in savings through new initiative

A new government emissions reduction trial will reduce energy bills for pubs, cafes, restaurants and hotels across the UK as part of the Plan

One-third of hospitality businesses operating in the red

A survey of hospitality operators from across the sector highlights the effect of recent changes to employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and business rates

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