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NewsHospitality VAT cut petition passes 100,000 signatures in first 72 hours
The campaign said the scale of support it has received so far is ‘a clear demonstration of the strength of feeling across hospitality for a lower rate of VAT’
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NewsIndustry leaders back VAT cut petition
More than 25,000 signatories have already given their support to the sector-wide campaign, which is calling for the government to cut hospitality VAT to 10%
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NewsTop chefs call for VAT cut
Tom Kerridge, Yotam Ottolenghi, Ravneet Gill and Simon Rogan told BBC Newsnight VAT should be slashed to 10% to ease pressure on businesses and bring rates closer to European levels
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NewsHospitality bosses warn higher taxes driving youth jobs crisis
Shepherd Neame and Stonegate are among the groups calling on Rachel Reeves to reverse increases in costs for businesses after Alan Milburn’s report warned of a lost generation
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NewsTravelodge reports ‘solid start’ to the year
The budget hotel business says it ‘outperformed the competitive segment against a challenging market backdrop’ in Q1 26 with turnover up and F&B revenue increasing 7% year-on-year
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NewsLeon exits administration as CVA approved
The ‘naturally fast-food’ chain says it will now press ahead with ‘ambitious development plans’ after 100% of voting creditors backed the restructuring
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NewsBig Mamma performing ‘in excess of expectations’ as turnover surpasses £50m
Despite swinging to a loss, the French-founded Italian group says its restaurants continue to see ‘resounding results’ with sales up 27% in its most recent financial year
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Analysis & InsightRestaurants aren’t done - but they’re being tested like never before
Leon’s co-founder John Vincent has accused the government of killing the restaurant industry. Yet despite the challenges, operators with strong cost control, a clear strategy, and data-led decision-making continue to thrive
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NewsAdnams chair: ‘The company’s level of borrowings was unsustainable’
The regional brewer and pub operator’s chair, Simon Townsend, says the group’s asset disposal programme has been ‘absolutely essential to provide a solid base from which to restore profitable growth’
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Weekend PressBusinesses in hospitality among those left in “total survival mode” by surging energy prices
The Times reports many businesses in rural areas are at breaking point as a surge in the price of heating oil and diesel adds to pressure from rates rises and the minimum wage
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Weekend PressReeves’s tax cut on children’s meals a political ‘soundbite’, say restaurateurs
The Chancellor’s measure to help families save money during summer holidays ‘won’t make any difference’ to the industry, operators have told The Guardian
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OpinionSummer VAT relief: ‘It’s not a lot really’
For a government that is desperately in need of some positive press, Rachel Reeves’ VAT relief for children’s meals and attractions is an attempt to seize control of the overwhelmingly negative narrative around the administration, and show it cares about the cost-of-living pressures on families
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NewsCalls for ‘radical changes’ to business rates appeal system amid ‘tsunami’ of challenges
Colliers warns that ratepayers are facing ‘carnage’ as the number of business rates appeals registered in Q1 2026 is nearly five times higher than those submitted in Q4 2025
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NewsVAT on children’s restaurant meals cut to 5% for summer
UKHospitality says the move, which will apply to eat-in restaurant dishes served from a children’s menu, reflects government recognition that a lower VAT rate delivers immediate benefits for the economy
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NewsHospitality sees ‘some of the largest falls’ in payroll numbers as UK unemployment rises
UKHospitality has said rising unemployment and fewer job opportunities in the sector are the results of ’endless cost increases’
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Analysis & InsightTreasury to rake in extra £12bn from business rates on pubs
Tories have accused the Chancellor of trying to ‘gaslight firms and the public’, The Telegraph reports
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NewsRobinsons surpasses £100m turnover
The Stockport-based brewer and pubco has also reported a 40% increase in EBITDA in its latest financial results with total beer sales outperforming the market by 1.5%
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NewsUKHospitality warns holiday tax bill could add £100 to the cost of a family break
The trade body has warned the holiday tax, announced in yesterday’s King’s Speech, is deeply unpopular with the public
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NewsUKH urges government to provide hospitality energy support
The trade body has set out proposals for clear, targeted measures to support the sector through increased energy costs
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NewsJason Atherton: ‘I am trying to sustain our business by opening abroad’
The chef behind two Michelin-starred London restaurant Row on 5 has said his group is now much more cautious about expanding in the UK due to the tough market