Government

The latest news and updates on government policy, from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.

Dec- 2023 -

5 December

Labour shortages to worsen with new immigration plan, says UKH

Labour shortages in the hospitality sector are set to worsen as a result of the Government’s new immigration plans according…
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Jul- 2023 -

14 July

UKH calls late night levy extension ‘damaging blow’ to sector

UKHospitality has branded the extension of the late night levy a “damaging blow” to the sector after the government adapted…
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May- 2023 -

26 May

UKH warns immigration rules ‘not working effectively’ for businesses

In a response to the publication of legal migration figures, UKHospitality chief executive Kate Nicholls has warned that the immigration…
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Feb- 2023 -

8 February

UKH welcomes new energy security department

UKHospitality has welcomed the creation of a new department for energy security following a restructuring of government departments yesterday (7…
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7 February

UKH supports govt’s new apprenticeship campaign

UKHospitality has partnered with the Department for Education to secure new advertising for apprenticeships in both catering and hospitality as…
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Dec- 2022 -

22 December

Business energy bills to be capped under new gov scheme

The government has unveiled a new plan that is set to cap wholesale energy bills for businesses for an initial…
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20 December

Gov confirms alcohol duty freeze extension

The government has announced that the freeze on alcohol duty has been extended for a further six months to 1…
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Nov- 2022 -

18 November

Industry reacts: ‘More is needed’ from Autumn Statement

The hospitality industry has warned that the chancellor’s Autumn budget, unveiled yesterday (17 November), does not go far enough with…
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Oct- 2022 -

20 October

Liz Truss steps down as prime minister

Liz Truss has announced that she is standing as prime minister after a turbulent week for the government, just six…
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17 October

Chancellor reverses almost all mini-budget tax cuts

Newly appointed chancellor Jeremy Hunt has reversed almost all of the mini-budget commitments made by previous chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng last…
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