Trade Associations

The latest news and updates on trade associations, 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.

Jan- 2025 -

20 January

Scottish budget leaves thousands of venues worse off, UKH claims

UKHospitality Scotland has claimed that the latest Scottish budget will leave more than 2,500 hospitality businesses ineligible for support. The…
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Dec- 2024 -

24 December

BBPA calls on govt to continue reviewing ‘worrying’ EPR fees

The BBPA has urged the government to continue reviewing the new “worrying” UK extended producer responsibility (EPR) base fee for…
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20 December

UKH disappointed in BoE decision to hold interest rates

UKHospitality has expressed disappointment in the Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates at 4.75%, which came after a…
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12 December

UKH calls for ‘substantial’ rates relief after years of overtaxing

UKHospitality CEO Kate Nicholls has raised concerns that some hospitality businesses with a rateable value over £500k have been “dragged”…
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5 December

UKH Scotland welcomes business rates relief but warns thousands excluded

UKHospitality Scotland has said the new 40% business rates relief for hospitality businesses announced in the recent Scottish Budget will…
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4 December

Employment Rights Bill must reflect sector’s position, UKH says

UKH has urged the government to ensure the “unique” circumstances of the industry are reflected in any changes made to…
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Nov- 2024 -

26 November

UKH attends spiking prevention roundtable with prime minister

UKHospitality has attended a roundtable with the prime minister to discuss spiking prevention and new training for hospitality businesses. Kate…
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25 November

UKH calls for a Foundation Economy Sector Council

UKHospitality has called for the creation of a Foundation Economy Sector Council, in response to the consultation on the Industrial…
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22 November

UKH urges Scottish govt to bring in 40% business rates relief

UKH has called for the Scottish government to introduce at least 40% business rates relief for hospitality business, as new…
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8 November

UKH welcomes ‘short-term’ fix of interest rates cut

UKHospitality has welcomed the Bank of England’s interest rates cut from 5% to 4.75%, saying it is “positive news in…
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