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.
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.
Reading Time: 5 minutesUK: Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a raft of economic measures in her Spring Statement, extending business rates relief though not addressing mounting cost pressures.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The Independent Hotel Show, in partnership with James Hallam, has revealed its seminar programme across the two day event at Olympia London.
Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: Seven countries have issued warnings over travel to the UK in the wake of ongoing violent anti-immigration protests and riots.
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Reading Time: 4 minutesUK: The Labour Party has secured a landslide victory and majority in the UK General Election, winning more than 326 of the 650 seats needed to gain a majority in the UK Parliament.
Reading Time: 5 minutesUK: In the Spring Budget 2024, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt revealed the government will freeze alcohol duty and cut National Insurance, as well as raise the VAT threshold for small businesses to £90,000.
Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced that the 75 per cent discount on business rates [up to £110,000] for businesses in the hospitality, leisure and retail sectors has been extended by another 12 months as part of his Autumn Statement.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Steve Cassidy, managing director for the UK and Ireland at Hilton, has taken over from Steve Richards, the CEO of Parkdean Resorts, as chair of industry trade body UKHospitality.Â
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Data from trade association UKHospitality in association with research agency CGA has revealed that despite 2022 sales topping pre-Covid levels, 32 per cent of hospitality businesses are at risk of going under in the next year.
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