UK government tightens immigration rules

UK government tightens immigration rules

Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: Reforms to the British immigration system have been unveiled by the Labour government in a white paper published today, including a tightening of qualifications and language requirements.

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Bank of England

Bank of England cuts interest rates by quarter point

Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: The Bank of England has cut the cost of borrowing, reducing the base interest rate from 4.5 per cent to 4.25 per cent, a decision that stems from concerns about global economic uncertainties, particularly US trade tariffs.

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UK Budget

UK Budget to raise taxes by £40bn: Hospitality industry reacts

Reading Time: 9 minutesUK: UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP has delivered a Labour Budget for the first time in 14 years as the government warned of “difficult” decisions to “restore economic stability” and plug a £22 billion black hole in public finances that was estimated by the Office for Budget Responsibility [OBR].

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OKO Group and Shinsegae launch $500 million Aman JV
OKO Group and Shinsegae launch $500 million Aman JV
Reading Time: 2 minutesSouth Korea: Retail conglomerate Shinsegae Group has partnered with OKO Group, ...
Generator names Mufraggi as CEO
Generator names Mufraggi as CEO
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Xavier Mufraggi, former CEO of Club Med, has been appointed ...
THE PIG-on the farm in Warwickshire set for summer 2027 opening
THE PIG-on the farm in Warwickshire set for summer 2027 opening
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Boutique hotel brand THE PIG will open its 10th ...
W Hotels launches first property in Saudi Arabia
W Hotels launches first property in Saudi Arabia
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSaudi Arabia: Luxury lifestyle brand W Hotels, part of Marriott, ...
MEININGER to make UK debut this summer
MEININGER to make UK debut this summer
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Hybrid hospitality brand MEININGER will open its first hotel in ...
Independent Hotel Show London opens for registration
Independent Hotel Show London opens for registration
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Registration is now open for Independent Hotel Show London, in ...
DAMAC Properties unveils final tower of Chelsea Residences
DAMAC Properties unveils final tower of Chelsea Residences
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUAE: Private real estate developer DAMAC Properties is set to ...
Relais & Châteaux adds 10 hotel and restaurant members
Relais & Châteaux adds 10 hotel and restaurant members 
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Independent hotel and restaurant collection Relais & Châteaux has added ...
GreenStar Hotels elevates sustainable hospitality with Canary Technologies
GreenStar Hotels elevates sustainable hospitality with Canary Technologies
Reading Time: 2 minutes[Sponsored] Finland's first carbon-neutral hotel chain elevates the guest experience with ...
The Shepherd Mayfair set to open in September 2026
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: The luxury boutique hotel The Shepherd Mayfair is due ...